A Very Simple Formula To Create a Comfortable Dining Room

I love cooking, and I also love inviting friends over for dinner parties. Being a single guy, many are surprised to see my dining room is always in neat condition. Not living with a woman doesn’t mean you should completely let yourself go. If you’re single it’s even more important to have a stunning dining room area for having a girl over on romantic dates and surprising her with home cooked meals. That way, even if your meal is a disaster, you can make a nice lasting impression with your dining setting.

Whether it’s part of your kitchen, joined with your living room, or an entirely separate space, there are two key elements to every dining area you have to get right: the dining chairs and table. Here’s a very simple formula to create a comfortable dining room.

Dining Chairs

I jumped straight to the dining chairs perhaps because I personally felt the most confident in choosing them. We men need our comfort, whether it’s our car seats or dining chairs – comfort always tops looks. Therefore, I went with a nice wooden set of modern dining chairs with thick seating upholstery. Because I didn’t want to sentence myself to a life of colour coordinating things in my dining room, I went with a shade of beige.

I found that a modern set of chairs with a classic look best complemented my style. And before you think “Oh, how mundane”, remember it’s the little things like ornaments and art that should spice things up design wise. The large centre pieces, the dining chairs and table, should be a timeless investment which would easily fit in with every future style change you want to make.

However, for those of you who despise all things classic, there are also many cool modern dining chairs in all shapes and sizes that steer away from anything traditional. If I wasn’t such a chicken, I’d definitely go with the Eames Rar rocking chairs. These modern dining chairs have a sleek design that perfectly blends the old and the new. Don’t worry, you won’t choke on your food while sitting in this kind of chair – the rocking chair legs are purely there to make things more interesting.

You can pick any colour you want but if you don’t have much experience in combining colours, I’d suggest to go neutral. If your home design is minimalistic, it would be advisable to opt for some of the many modern dining chairs without upholstering, those that can be found in beautiful geometric structures. Don’t hesitate to be playful. The rules concerning dining room furniture can be a little loose; just because you have a wooden table doesn’t mean the chairs should strictly be made from wood.

Dining Table

Speaking of which, the dining table. My old dining table, an old plastic thing I found in my parents garage, used to be decorated with unwashed coffee cups and saucers, with a dash of breadcrumbs and tea stains. When I finally decided to get myself a new and modern dining table, it made quite the difference. I actually found myself polishing it regularly and picking the dishes up after every meal, which was extremely rare before. If you take a personal initiative and pick a table that you actually like, you’d feel motivated to pick up after yourself and keep it clean.

As far as table finishes go, feel free to make your pick with whatever catches your eye, whether it’s clear or coloured glass, wood, or metal if you’re feeling edgy. If you have a small dining room, a clear glass table can help you create an optical illusion of transparency and visually enhance the space. For more efficient use of space, you might also want to consider a foldable table.

On the other hand, if you have a wide space, go large and fill it up with a table that can fit eight or more people. Above the table, you can include a pendant light to create a cosy atmosphere, perfect for romantic dinners. Who needs restaurants when you have a dinning room like that?