Home Decor: Deck up your dining space in high style

Go all out with lighting: Simple and effective, a chandelier over the table is a classic way to light a dining room. Improve this lighting feature by installing a dimmer to enhance the mood of your dinner time. A pair of quirky table lamps placed on a sideboard can light up your walls with a subtle ambient illumination. This can add character to your dining space. If you want to go for a modern look, use industrial –styled lighting in this the space. 

Personalise the space: While many believe in the idea of a formal dining set-up, there is no hard and fast rule to stick by. You can choose to personalise it with either fun photographs or photos of things you like. Find something that’s uniquely you. For instance, you a mural inspired by nature or landscapes can add some much needed drama to the space. And it will make for great conversation starters at your dinners.

Display your wares: If you’ve got it, then flaunt it should be the mantra of the dining space. Fine bone china or exquisite cutlery bought from trips abroad need to be showcased properly. Make a style statement by putting up a favourite collection of dishes. You can use a cupboard or open shelves to exhibit your precious wares.

Make a statement with bold shades: The classic dining room décor is usually all about whites, blues or mellowed yellows. But who says, one can’t use bright and bold colours? Bring your dining space to life using orange, pink or green textures. It will add a great vibe to the space and your guests will find themselves more comfortable eating in a brightly-coloured room. It also helps in warming folks up to an evening of togetherness.

Get the perfect centrepiece: Your dining table centrepiece will add character to the space. It could be anything, that you relate to – even a house-plant. Succulents are easy to care for and make the perfect centrepiece round the year. A set of candlestick holders with white candles could fit the bill. If dripping of wax is a concern, try tea light candles in see-through holders. There’s nothing like a centrepiece of fresh flowers as well in an urn or a pretty bowl. Pick the right one.