Dining Room of stylish style

Many people consider the kitchen to be the heart of the home, especially in a family home, but the dining room should be regarded as the focal point and centerpiece for social entertaining. Traditionally the dining room has been used to impress guests; the grand, elegant stately homes of the European gentry all have lavishly decorated and stunning dining rooms for this very purpose.

In the Middle Ages, upper class Britons and other European nobility in castles or large manor houses dined in the Great Hall. This was a large multi-function room capable of seating the bulk of the population of the house. The family would sit at the head table on a raised dais, with the rest of the population arrayed in order of diminishing rank away from them. It is true that the owners of such properties began to develop a taste for more intimate gatherings in smaller 'parlers' or 'privee parlers' off the main hall but this is thought to be due as much to political and social changes as to the greater comfort afforded by such rooms. Over time, the nobility took more of their meals in the parlour, and the parlour became, functionally, a dining room (or was split into two separate rooms). Toward the beginning of the 18th Century, the gentlemen would remain in the dining room having drinks. The dining room tended to take on a more masculine tenor as a result.

As 2013 begins, many people pledge to keep resolutions around eating healthier, cooking at home and having family dinners. But before you put food out on the table, perhaps it’s time to take another look at your dining table first. Meal times are not just about food, but they are about family and friends coming together. Take a look at these three trends in dining room furniture and get ready to feed your style, too!

There are countless designs and styles available - cool, modern contemporary furniture with crisp, clean lines; retro chic with all its shinny, glossy lacquer and gleaming metal; traditional wooden farmhouse with its simple, chunky rustic appeal - so think about your taste in interior decorating carefully as what you pick will reflect your style of living.

Stylish and Functional Outdoor Dining Rooms

Much like food trends for 2013, dining room home furniture trends are expected to revolve around designs that are simple and clean. Think straight legs over curvy. If you are concerned the look will be cold, pair your sleek table with upholstered dining chairs or accent your dining set’s beautiful wood with pretty table linens.

Mix Color and Style

Play with furniture styles to achieve a personalized look. Just unify with color. These red lacquer bamboo-style side chairs add a bold punch of color that coordinates with the cabinet interiors of this space.

Dining Sets: Simple and Clean

The key to create a stylish and yet warm and inviting décor is to choose comfortable furniture outlets that is also elegant and chic in the same time and to try to include vintage or art deco items as well. Let’s analyze this dining room design. It looks dark and creepy at first but then you realize that it’s actually friendly and quite tranquil, suited for a dining room.