Styling a small dining room can be overwhelmingly difficult! The list of things that run through your mind are paint colors, window treatments, furnishings, light fixtures and it goes on and on. We broke it down into 10 DINING ROOM DECOR IDEAS TO CONSIDER FOR YOUR SMALL HOME !
As the owner of a 1,200 square foot home, I totally understand the struggles of decorating a small dining room. It is so difficult to design the dining room so that you can both function in it and make it look stylish.
In this post we will cover various dining room decor ideas including dining room gallery walls, dining room mirrors and dining room decor styles. We will show you exactly how we decorated our own dining room on a budget. Get ready to tackle your dining room decor after this guide!
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BEST DINING ROOM DECOR IDEAS
The Ultimate Dining Room Decor Idea Guide
- Choosing your dining rooms decor style
- Dining room paint color ideas
- 1. Dining Room Window Treatments
- 2. Dining Room Mood Lighting
- 3. Dining Room Light fixtures
- 4. Dining Room Gallery Walls
- 5. Dining Room Accent Wall Ideas
- Dining Room Wainscoting Ideas
- 6. Dining Room Mirrors
- 7. Antiques & Family Heirloom pieces
- 8. Dining Room Decor Idea: Wine Station
- 9. Dining Room Built Ins
- 10. Dining Room Statement Moldings
Choosing your dining rooms decor style
Before decorating your dining room, you must choose the style of your dining room and the feel you want it to have.
You must ask yourself: What do you want your room to feel like ? Is this a formal dining room or is this a casual everyday eating space? The dining room has to make sense for your needs and lifestyle. These are things to keep in consideration when decorating and creating your dining room.
Dining room paint color ideas
A small dining room can be a great room to add an accent wall or feature wall. But, before you add a feature wall you need to decide what color paint to use. We broke it down into the best paint colors for your small home. Check out our post to see which colors will make your small home appear larger!
BEST DINING ROOM PAINT COLORS 2023:
- BEST GREEN: SHERWIN WILLIAMS EVERGREEN FOG
- BEST GREY/BEIGE: EDGECOMB GREY BENJAMIN MOORE
- BEST GRAY: GRAY OWL BENJAMIN MOORE
- BEST NEUTRAL: CLASSIC GRAY BENJAMIN MOORE
- BEST OFF WHITE: SWISS COFFEE BENJAMIN MOORE
- BEST WHITE: CHANTILLY LACE BENJAMIN MOORE
1. Dining Room Window Treatments
Selecting window treatments is crucial when designing your small dining room and choosing your decor. If you have windows in your room, use neutral pull down shades with texture. In our case, we have the sliding doors so we added a double curtain rod with sheer and cream colored curtains.
GET THE LOOK FOR LESS:
These beige curtains will achieve this dining room decor look for a fraction of the price! We love these curtains because they have a little texture to them which makes the room feel cozy and curated in the dining room.
TIP: When hanging your curtains in the dining room, be sure to hang your curtains at least 4-6 inches above the window’s frame to create the appearance that your windows are larger and your ceilings are taller.
2. Dining Room Mood Lighting
The dining room is a great place to add moody lighting. You can achieve the look of moody lighting by adding wall sconces over wall art or statement furniture pieces. For a quick lighting fix, light some candles!
WHERE TO BUY CANDLES FROM:
- AMAZON
- BATH & BODY WORKS
- ANTHROPOLGIE
Amazon is an awesome one stop shop for dining room decor and also candles for your dining room! They have a big selection of candles that will elevate your dining room or can serve as great gifts! Amazon has kitchen decor items, cookbooks, aprons and more for your kitchen and dining room!
GET THE LOOK FOR LESS:
Check out these ivory tapered candles for your candlestick holder. This is an easy and budget friendly way to add lighting into your dining room.
3. Dining Room Light fixtures
A dining room always features a statement light fixture. Light fixtures are a key element in the dining room! When choosing your lighting, consider the size of the chandelier in relation to your dining room tables size.
We love our dining room light fixture! It is easy to clean and really draws your eye to the center of the room.
4. Dining Room Gallery Walls
Adding a gallery wall to your dining room is so much easier than it used to be and probably one of the most achievable dining room decor ideas. Home Goods and Home Sense sell affordable sets of frames with different templates so you can correctly map out your gallery wall.
BEST GALLERY WALL SET FOR YOUR DINING ROOM:
We LOVE this set because it is affordable and easy to hang. The frames are timeless and will look great in any small dining room. This set from Amazon comes with a customizable layout template.
As far as pictures, we suggest using the local pharmacy and ordering the pictures in the same presets (we chose black and white).
BEST PLACES TO GET PHOTOS PRINTED:
- Walgreens
- CVS
- Target Photo
- Walmart
5. Dining Room Accent Wall Ideas
Dining room accent walls will elevate the room and draw attention to the wall. If you have an open floor plan, this can help define the dining room space from the other areas.
Wainscoting is a great feature to add to the walls as well as wood paneling. You can buy pre made panels from Home Depot and Lowes that are easy to install!
Dining Room Wainscoting Ideas
In our dining room, we added chair rail molding across the walls and created frames underneath it.
6. Dining Room Mirrors
Adding a mirror in the room always brightens up the dining room by bringing in natural light. Try adding a small circular mirror over a buffet like we did or try adding a corner wall mirror. Mirrors are crucial for making a small home feel larger!!!
BEST CIRCULAR MIRROR:
We adore this circular mirror in our dining room! You don’t need to necessarily use a circular mirror in the room but they are definitely trending this year and look great in almost every dining room.
Be sure to check out Home Goods and Home Sense for affordable mirror options for your home!
7. Antiques & Family Heirloom pieces
Don’t throw out or donate the old family china! Bring it back to life by displaying pieces that make sense to the home. In styling a dining room it is crucial to incorporate some older items to make the room feel lived in and homey. This is the most affordable dining room idea for your small home!
8. Dining Room Decor Idea: Wine Station
Our dining room console table has the perfect amount of space for wine bottles!
BEST DINING ROOM BAR CART:
We recommend this bar cart from Amazon because it brings so much style to a simple dining room. It has great reviews and is an affordable price!
A wine rack, bar cart, or wine display is the perfect functional decor item for your dining room. A bar cart is a great way to entertain guests that are gathering around the dining room. Even if you don’t drink alcohol, there are great non alcoholic drink recipes and a hot chocolate bar is always a great option for the winter!
9. Dining Room Built Ins
Built in cabinets and storage has been trending in the last few years. Adding cabinetry to your blank walls is a genius way of getting functionality out of your unused space. We use our cabinetry in the dining room as a pantry, but you can use it for books, dinnerware, and other storage.
BEST DINING ROOM HUTCH:
This dining room hutch is a great addition to any dining room! This hutch offers so much storage for china, holiday plates, wine glasses, coffee mugs and more. We love this hutch because you can really customize it to create a space that will be suitable for your dining room’s needs.
10. Dining Room Statement Moldings
Define your dining room with dramatic molding that makes a statement. Molding is an easy way to add dimension to your walls and make the dining room feel custom.
These 10 dining room decor ideas can transform your dining space into a welcoming and stylish gathering place in your small home. Whether you prefer a classic, rustic, or modern look, there’s something here for every taste and budget. From elegant lighting fixtures to creative wall art your dining room should reflect your personality. With the right elements in place, your dining room will not only be the heart of your home but also a source of endless inspiration and enjoyment.
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