DINING ROOM DETAILS THAT MATTER: LIGHTING, TABLETOP, AND DECORATIVE ACCENTS
If your dining room feels functional but flat, all it takes is a few tweaks to your lighting, tabletop styling, and decorative accents to transform it into a cosy, inviting space. Harnessing timeless interior decorating techniques, CB2 will show you how to finesse the details that matter in your dining room.
Lay the foundations with a dining table set
First and foremost, a dining room needs to be a practical and comfortable space for dining. Choose a dining table with dimensions that command the room, without overwhelming it. Your table material will set the style tone, so think carefully about whether you want warm wood, luxurious marble, or a modern option like metal, glass, or concrete.
Whether it’s a quick midweek supper or a leisurely Sunday lunch, make sure your loved ones are seated comfortably with a supportive, cushioned dining chair. CB2 offers a wide variety of dining chair styles, from mid-century to minimalist, so you can create a cohesive dining set that suits your taste.
Tabletops that elevate every meal
Elevate every meal with thoughtfully chosen dining room table accents. Placing a pretty tablecloth, placemats, and a vase filled with blooms on the table makes an everyday meal feel special, while for family gatherings and formal soirees, you can add table runners, napkins, name holders, candles, and a centrepiece to add drama and a sense of occasion.
You can mindfully select your tabletop pieces to reflect the season, leaning into light shades of linens and botanical accents during spring and summer, then curate snug, intimate settings over fall and winter with rich autumnal hues and lustrous metallic accents.
Define your space with decorative accents
If your dining room design feels a little one-dimensional, decorative accents are the best way to layer texture, colour, and personality throughout your space. Soften all those hard lines and angles by styling an area rug beneath your dining set, and why not place a sculptural accent chair in the corner of the room, too?
Style your dining room sideboard and mantels with accessories that bring movement and materiality, and then use the dining room wall décor to inject more character without cluttering surfaces. Hang mirrors to play with the room’s natural light, and choose artwork and hangings that cohesively complement your dining room furniture and pull your style story together.
Mastering mood lighting
The right lighting in a dining room creates a snug, intimate ambience and sets the metal elements on your dining table aglow. Ambient lighting is ideal. It should be soft without leaving your guests struggling to see what’s on their plates. Your primary light source should be directly above the dining table, and a chandelier or pendant fitting delineates the dining area with its strong aesthetic. Elsewhere in the room, choose floor and table lamps, which add gentle depth to your lighting.
If you’re feeling inspired, bring your dining room ideas to life with CB2’s artisanal collections of lighting, decorative accents, tableware, and dining furniture.