How to Make Your Small Dining Room Look Larger? 7 Proven Tips

Posted by Tarun Aarya on December 5th, 2017

The scarcity of space at home is perhaps a common problem majority of homeowners face at some point in their lives. As a result, from bedrooms barely large enough to accommodate a fancy bed to dining space barely big to fit a large dining table, the home gets crammed with plenty of stuff. When it comes to inviting guests to a feast, making room for all becomes all the more difficult.

However, if you try some smart tips & tricks, you can make your dining space look more spacious, multi-functional, clutter-free and inviting. Let us get to know about them one by one.

Choose a neutral color

Use of neutral palettes is one of the successful ways of creating an illusion of large space. Neutral colors and a mix of different textures can make your dining space cozier and more substantial. Instead of stuffing your dining area with a large dining table, take advantage of a simple corner to create banquette style dining space. By providing drawers along the bottom of the dining nook, you can create storage space.

Extendable dining table and chairs

You can save a lot of space by furnishing your home space with extendable dining table & chairs. Extendable furniture has given a new dimension to space-saving fixtures and fittings. Often suitable for 3-6 persons, they can accommodate extra 2-4 seating whenever you need them. If you are not intended to purchase an extendable version, you can go for round dining tables that are considered great space savers by cutting the corners.

Bold colors

Corners carved out of larger areas often serve very well as dining rooms. However, to make it look spacious, unify it with surrounding space by providing similar design accents. Pair the fixtures with deep colored accents, for example, use of black seats with the white color scheme, or bold colored pillows.

Bright intonations

Creating a pop of colors not only enlivens the ambiance but also makes space feel bigger and better. Use a lot of pink, red, orange and peach to bring energy to the dining space. Use bold prints and throw pillows to make the space cozier and give a contemporary touch.

Blending beauty

A white corner banquette mixes easily with similar neutral colored walls, and ultimately white décor makes the whole setting less noticeable. Use light colored accents to furnish the space, like neutral palette cushions, printed pillows to add texture to the corner. You may also use a dark space to contrast with the entire color scheme but keep the simplicity of the room intact. Add frame and artworks to add a little dash of colors to the dining area.

Grand effect

To create a larger appearance, use lighter tones. Let the natural light illuminate the space. Use plenty of pastel and white checkered and pair it with wooden chairs to give a rich look. Hang floor to ceiling curtains to make the room feel taller.

Combine space and comfort

When quarters are compact, go for extra comfort. Heighten the back space of the banquette to the wall and get it furnished with cushions. By providing drawers on the base, make some storage space. Add a slim bench for extra seating that can be easily tucked close to the table without eating up too much space.

All the elements in a dining space including furniture, color scheme, light patterns, artwork play an important role in making space feel larger. So, pay attention to each accent of your dining area. Implementing various tricks at the same time will surely make even the tightest corners feel like a large dine-out area.