Dining rooms and large dining tables were slowly becoming out of style, mostly being replaced with trendy breakfast bars attached to the kitchen counter—and then 2020 happened! Suddenly, families were spending most of their time in homes, every meal becoming a family meal. After a while, trying to eat on the couch while watching tv gets tiring. Therefore, looks like dining tables are going to have a major comeback this year. A dedicated dining area helps a family have quality time together without distractions. It fosters respect and encourages children to connect and share.

If you are planning to create a new dining space for your family, here are few tips that will help you.

A dining table can effortlessly add elegance and sophistication to a home. While a table with chairs around it may appear simple, it showcases a traditional splendour and a sense of togetherness in the family, rather than a modern breakfast bar that is attached to the countertop in the kitchen. A dining table can also add a pleasant formality to an otherwise casual space. A stylish dining table can make for a great focal point in your living room. A classic chandelier-style lighting fixture over the dining table is a great way to add more charm to the area, making it grab the attention of those who enter your home.

You do not need to have a separate room or a large empty space to accommodate a dining space in your home. There are many creative ways to add a dining table without taking up too much space. If you feel like chairs all around the table are cluttering up the room, you can use a simple bench that you can slider under the table when you are not using it. Another great way to maximize your space is to move the dining table outdoors to a sheltered place such as your patio or the balcony, where you can have a fun al-fresco dining experience.

Your home is a reflection of your lifestyle. Every aspect of your home should complement your life in some way, keeping things easy and convenient. This applies to creating a dining space in your home as well. It is important that you create what works for you, your family, and your lifestyle rather than simply adding a table with some chairs around it that you have seen in a magazine. If your family only has two people and you do not entertain guests too often, there is no need to include a twelve-seater table that would take up most of your living room. Keep it simple, and try to always match your own lifestyle.

Other than being a place where we enjoy our meals, a dining table is also an important space where we have quality time with our families, friends, and guests. Therefore, it is important that the dining area is well lit in order to create a pleasant ambience for everyone. There are several kinds of lighting fixtures you can use a home depending on their purpose. Ambient lighting is the main lighting in your home including wall scones and recessed ceiling lights. Task lighting includes special lighting fixtures that you add near the dining table to specifically give light to that area. For the dining area, you can use both ambient lighting and task lighting, together creating a beautiful and functional space for everyone to gather than enjoy a meal.