Is the Dining Room Making a Comeback?

Many home designers agree that the dining room is indeed making a return. But gone is the stiff and closed-off formal dining room of yesteryear. Today’s dining room is flooded with beautiful daylight and flows into an open-space setting.

Continue reading as a premier home renovator shares the reasons behind this much-awaited comeback.

A Renewed Focus on Intimate Gatherings

As a response to the seclusion of the lockdown during the pandemic, families are recognizing the passing of time and have a renewed focus on shared meals and intimate gatherings. A dining room can fulfill these desires and create special events in your daily life.

Furthermore, the average size of families today is much smaller than in the past, so there is more space per person in a home. People are more conscious of their use of space and want to get the best out of every inch. This change is reflected in the design of the new dining room.

A Multidimensional Dining Room

In this day and age, dining rooms are designed and built to be multi-dimensional. Beyond its original purpose of accommodating the simple pleasures of eating and bonding, it has evolved into a work-from-home spot, a homeschool classroom, an art studio or playroom, and more.

According to a home remodeler, the key to creating the modern-day dining room is to find a connection to other rooms in the home and style the space with the right amount of formality.

Get the Look of a Modern Dining Room

Use pendant lighting. If well-placed, pendant lighting can be an impressive focal point in your dining room. It does not have to be dramatic or extravagant; something simple can be equally effective.

Find statement pieces. Upscale dining settings are reinventing the look and feel of the dining room. Designers are producing original and creative pieces of furniture that are not only aesthetic triumphs but can also reinvigorate the dining experience. Gracing your walls with framed artwork can also bring the wow factor you are looking for.

Get indoor plants. Adding vibrant indoor plants to the space brings a taste of nature to your dining room. Get a simple tabletop plant or place a larger potted plant in the corner of the area for the much-needed dose of color in an otherwise neutral backdrop.

Let’s Start a Conversation!

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of Wilmington is a full-service contractor specializing in kitchen and bathroom remodeling. From design to installation, you can count on us to work with you as closely and efficiently as possible. Get in touch with a trusted home remodeler near me by calling (910) 928-2207 or completing our online form. We serve clients in Wilmington, Porters Neck, Forest Hills, Leland, Carolina Beach, and other nearby areas.

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