As you furnish your home, you may begin with the living room, master bedroom, or kitchen. Yet the dining room, an often-overlooked space, is just as important for most families. It’s where you’ll host gatherings, celebrate the holidays, and savor a delicious meal every night. How can you make the most of this special spot – and achieve a look that’s suited to your tastes? Adirondack Furniture offers a few suggestions for the best dining room furniture to make yours the place everyone wants to be.
Set the Tone with a Table and Chairs
The table and chairs establish the focal point of every dining room, so they should set the tone for your space. If you’re an interior designer or passionate about home décor, you may already have a style in mind. If not, be sure to take advantage of the knowledge of our team. A representative can walk you through the styles in our Syracuse and East Syracuse showrooms to help you find something you’ll love. Just a few of the design aesthetics we offer include:
- Traditional
- Rustic
- Mission
- Shaker
- Contemporary
- Modern farmhouse
- Industrial
- And more
Once you’ve selected the right style, you can choose furnishings that maintain a coherent theme throughout the dining room and the rest of your home.
Find the Right Size and Shape
The best dining room furniture for your space is often determined by the room’s shape and size. Keep in mind that for comfortable dining, you’ll want each guest to have about 18 to 24 inches of space and approximately three feet between each chair and the wall behind it. For large, spacious dining rooms, long, rectangular or oval tables are a great choice to make a statement. However, round or square tables with a more compact footprint are the ideal option for smaller rooms to avoid a crowded feeling.
Add Function and Style with Accent Furniture
Imagine your last holiday meal – were you constantly running to the kitchen to refill plates, or did you run out of space for your favorite dishes? If so, adding a buffet, server, or sideboard can provide extra room for food, décor, and more. While many people use these terms interchangeably, there are subtle differences between each type of furniture.
- Servers tend to be more compact and more formal in design
- Sideboards typically feature shorter legs
- Buffets stand taller than most sideboards or servers
Adding one of these options also provides extra storage space, keeping table linens, plates, glassware, and other essentials close at hand. Consider adding a hutch as well to maximize vertical space, or use a bar to give guests a place to mix drinks and chat away from the hustle and bustle of the kitchen.
Mix and Match
For an easy way to up your dining room’s style, try mixing materials. Doing so makes it easy to maintain a consistent aesthetic while increasing visual interest. Look for tables that mix hardwood tops and metal legs, or glass tabletops that complement a wood pedestal beneath.
Mixing chair styles provides another smart option. You might prefer an even mix of wood and upholstered styles or break things up by placing plush chairs at the head and foot of the table. For a stylish option that maximizes seating, add a bench to your dining room furnishings.
The Best Dining Room Furniture for Every Home
Creating the perfect dining room comes down to achieving a look you love with the functionality needed for effortless hosting. If you’re ready to transform your dining area, visit Adirondack Furniture today. Reach our Syracuse location at 1015 North State St by calling 315-422-6400, or contact our East Syracuse showroom, located at 6668 Collamer Rd, at 315-463-1774.
