{"id":3671,"date":"2018-05-22T10:30:39","date_gmt":"2018-05-22T17:30:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.summerhillhomes.com\/blog\/?p=3671"},"modified":"2023-11-17T15:47:46","modified_gmt":"2023-11-17T23:47:46","slug":"decorating-rules-of-thumb-for-the-dining-room","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.summerhillhomes.com\/blog\/2018\/05\/22\/decorating-rules-of-thumb-for-the-dining-room\/","title":{"rendered":"Decorating Rules of Thumb for the Dining Room"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3669 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.summerhillhomes.com\/blog\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/SHH-Dining-Room-ROT-1.jpg\" alt=\"Dining room showcasing Range of Tone design by Summerhill Homes\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.summerhillhomes.com\/blog\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/SHH-Dining-Room-ROT-1.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.summerhillhomes.com\/blog\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/SHH-Dining-Room-ROT-1-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Creating a dining room that is both beautiful and functional requires a delicate balance. There are many factors to consider, including general comfort and ease of mobility. As you plan and decorate your dining room in your new SummerHill home, here are some rules of thumb expert designers swear by so you can create the perfect space.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dining Table<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Consider your room\u2019s dimensions, the number of people you want to seat, and your entertaining when selecting a dining table. If your space is expansive or narrow, an elongated oval or rectangular table is a good option. In contrast, the more compact square or round tables are best for smaller spaces.<\/li>\n<li>Look for tables that are at least 36\u201d wide to provide enough room for guests and serving dishes.<\/li>\n<li>Allow at least 30 to 36\u201d of space between the back of each chair and the wall or furniture behind it<\/li>\n<li>If you chose a rectangular table, allow about 24\u201d per person to be seated comfortably and have enough room<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Seating<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Allow at least 12\u201d between the chair seat and the top of the table. The average dining table is 30\u201d high so look for a chair that is at least 18\u201d high. If you choose a chair with armrests, make sure there\u2019s at least 7\u201d of clearance from the bottom of the table.<\/li>\n<li>The backs of the chairs should be taller than the top of the table.<\/li>\n<li>To create visual interest, consider mixing chair styles and sizes. If you prefer a more traditional or formal look, choosing a different chair type for the \u201chost seats\u201d is a good way to accomplish this.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Statement Lighting<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>When selecting a lighting fixture, choose one that is properly scaled to the room and table.<\/li>\n<li>Center the table on the chandelier or pendant lighting.<\/li>\n<li>Leave between 24 to 32\u201d of space between the bottom of the fixture (the lowest point) and the top of the table.<\/li>\n<li>Multiple pendant lights or a long, linear light fixture typically work better than a round chandelier.<\/li>\n<li>Also consider layering different types of lighting, like table lamps or wall scones, to add to ambient lighting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Area Rugs<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you decide to add a rug for visual interest, allow at least 36\u201d from the edge of your table to the edge of the rug (most tables will need a rug that\u2019s at least 8\u2019 wide)<\/li>\n<li>Avoid rugs that have shag or thick piles. These types of rugs tend to catch crumbs and are difficult to clean. Instead, opt for flatweave or tufted and low-pile rugs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Additional Furniture<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Buffets and china cabinets are great double-duty pieces that can provided additional storage space and extend your serving options.<\/li>\n<li>If you have a smaller space, consider a smaller profile option like a bar cart<\/li>\n<li>If you add furniture, keep in mind the 30 to 36\u201d space standard in mind, as well as keeping the piece off the rug if you have one.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Hope these design rules of thumb help you as you design your dream dining room.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Creating a dining room that is both beautiful and functional requires a delicate balance. There are many factors to consider, including general comfort and ease of mobility. 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