Creating a cozy home is a very important task for every housewife. And it's not just about the sparkling fireplace and soft bed, but also about deliciously cooked food that is pleasant to eat in a beautiful interior. The dining area in the house plays a huge role, as it can make the process of eating food enjoyable, which unites and creates a friendly atmosphere. Therefore, we will consider ways to design a dining area, some of its features.
What should be the dining area?
Enemies of bon appetit - the presence of a self-adhesive film on the countertop, acetate napkins, disposable tableware in the dining area. Home is not a restaurant. Homes should be comfortable and cozy in their own way.Good lighting, cleanliness, comfort, beautiful table setting, and the absence of creaky furniture are the main attributes of an ideal home dining area.
Where is the best place to place?
Primary requirements:
- about 60 cm should be allocated behind the table for each family member, then such a table can be considered convenient;
- the indent from the wall to the table must be more than 70 cm, so that you can easily set aside the chair;
- distance to the stove - 120 cm, for safety reasons (away from high temperatures).
Therefore, a family of 4 will feel good at a table 80 by 120 cm. If you choose a table in the form of a circle, it will need more space, but it will look original. The dining area is selected island, where the table is located away from the headset and at a sufficient distance from the wall. In the case of finding a kitchen and a living room with a dining room in the same space, it would be reasonable to install a large table with chairs in the center. The dining area in the studio apartment can be placed anywhere.
Decor
You need to decorate the dining area with all responsibility, if you do not follow a specific example. In total there are several types of decorative art. All of them are expressed in material forms.
- People, nature, animals in contours.
- Application (mosaic including).
- Ornamental motifs.
- Easel motif, when there are frames, ovals, polygons.
- Openwork decoration created with a single line, curvilinear stripes.
- Theatrical design.
- Op art image.
- The relief on the walls, which is perfectly visible from afar.
- Finishing presence.
Often a mini-dining room stands out with an accent. This creates an "accent wall". Here everything is built on contrasts, a very bright color or an unusual texture is used. On a section of the wall in the dining area, there may be conspicuous wallpaper, a tiled area, stone or brick cladding. Also decorate the dining area with cork, laminate, mosaic or photo wallpaper.
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