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Dining Room Ideas: Real Rooms Designed by Spacejoy

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Dining Room after its Spacejoy redesign
Dining Room before its Spacejoy redesign

How to Decorate a Dining Room

  1. Plan the table and clearance

    Leave about 36 inches between the table edge and walls or furniture so chairs can pull out and people can walk behind them.

  2. Choose the anchor piece

    Pick the table to fit the room's shape: round or square for square rooms, rectangular or oval for long ones.

  3. Hang the light at the right height

    Hang a pendant or chandelier about 30 to 36 inches above the tabletop, and add wall or buffet lamps for softer light.

  4. Size the rug to the chairs

    The rug should extend about 24 inches past the table on every side so chair legs stay on it when pulled out.

  5. Finish with storage and art

    Add a sideboard for serving and storage, a large piece of art or a mirror, and a simple centerpiece low enough to see over.

Dining Room Questions

How do I decorate a small dining room?

Use a round or pedestal table to save legroom, consider a bench or banquette along one wall, choose chairs without arms, and use a mirror to bounce light around.

What size rug for a dining room?

Add about 24 inches to the table's length and width on every side. For a 6-foot table seating six, that often means an 8x10 rug.

How much does it cost to furnish a dining room?

It depends on the size of the room, how many pieces you need, what you're keeping and the quality of materials. Set a budget before you shop and spend most of it on the pieces you use every day. With Spacejoy, you share your budget and your designer plans the dining room within it.

Can a designer design my dining room online?

Yes. You share photos and measurements of your dining room and your style, and a Spacejoy designer plans around them. You get 3D designs of your room and a shoppable list. Packages are priced per room.

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