If your dining room is square try a round table instead of a rectangular one.
Formal dining rooms elegant decorating ideas.
It will complement the room s proportions and bring in an elegant curve all while encouraging cozy conversation.
Shop round dining tables.
The light gray walls of this formal dining room is adorned with a colorful painting that is flanked by table lamps and a couple of sun shaped mirrors that pair well with the elegant crystal chandelier hanging over the wooden table.
Use subdued colours for the walls with wooden paneling at the lower end.
Not only does this room enjoy an abundance of natural light it also has a beautiful view of the outdoor patio and beyond.
Velvet upholstered chairs surround a sleek dark table and add a sense of comfort to the space while a crystal chandelier formalizes the space.
With white walls as a backdrop and chestnut color wood floors in the surrounding rooms the neutral area rug and dark tone furniture ensemble set the dining room apart.
Choose a dining table that neither looks starkly modern or too ornate.
When it comes to the accessories hang a classic oversized drum shade and add a striped rug underfoot.
A modern or a transitional design may give you a more elegant look than a traditional design which may end up looking too charming or quaint.
Give an old piece of furniture a new look with a simple coat of black paint.