How to make your dining room cosy? 

The living room and kitchen often benefit from special care to create a warm, friendly and welcoming decor, but what about the dining room? This space, which can be used for everyday meals, as a reception area for major events, as a creative hobby corner for rainy Sundays, as a company for late work or as a study room for homework, also deserves all the attention it can get if it is to become a warm and inviting place to spend time. To achieve this, a few tips and ideas can help make your dining room a pleasant place to be. 

The table is the central element of the dining room, the one around which everyone will gather and which will set the pace for the rest of the decor. So it's crucial to choose the right table.

First of all, its size must be adapted to the room. In a large or square room, it's perfectly possible to opt for a round or more original table. If, on the other hand, space is more limited or the room is elongated, it's preferable to opt for a rectangular or oval model. Of course, it's essential to take measurements before you buy, to ensure that you'll still be able to move around the table with ease, even once the various seats are in place.

Generally speaking, you'll want to choose a model that can be extended, to make sure you don't run out of room when the whole family gathers for a birthday party, for example. When it comes to materials, wood is often the most popular, as it immediately brings a warm feel to the room. If possible, we'd prefer to opt for solid wood of fine workmanship, which is much more durable and authentic. However, wood can also be perfectly combined with other materials, such as metal for an industrial look, glass for greater transparency or a ceramic top for durability and modernity. 

There are many models to choose from, and you can also opt for wood painted white, black or even colored for a more original look. In short, your dining room table needs to be carefully chosen for both style and ease of maintenance, to ensure it doesn't deteriorate over time. 

Stools can also be useful for occasional seating, as they are often popular with children, who find it easier to get in and out of their seats during a long meal. Benches are another trendy seating option. You can opt for a bench on either side of the table, or one side with a bench and the other with chairs. Once again, everything is possible and conceivable - you just have to let your desires guide you!

Space permitting, you can opt for a sideboard or china cabinet to store your dishes. Glass doors are in vogue, allowing you to see through to the contents of the cabinet, provided, of course, that it is pleasing to the eye. If you decide to opt for a low sideboard, it will also be an excellent support for various decorative elements, adding real value to the room. Moreover, 50's-style china cabinets repainted in color are very much in vogue, and you may be able to find a model to customize in the classified ads. 

Finally, of course, you'll need to add frames, plants and other decorative objects to liven up the room. You could also consider adding a large rug under the table to make the space even warmer. Lighting should also be carefully considered, with a modern, stylish hanging lamp above the table to add to the decor, which can then be complemented with accent lamps if a more subdued ambience is desired. Finally, don't forget to fine-tune the details to suit the room's assets, for example by adding curtains or a beautiful mirror on the wall to reflect natural light.