How to Maximize Space in Small Dining Rooms
Dining rooms are often smaller rooms in your home, but require large furniture to be functional. At the very least, you need to fit a dining table and chairs in, but some homeowners want their dining rooms to have more flair. Even if your dining room is small, King’s Impressions has high-quality furniture that will work perfectly in small spaces. Finding space-saving furniture is the best way to make the most of your small dining room. Here are some great ways to maximize space in small dining rooms.
Tables
The first thing you’ll need to get for a dining room is the table. It’s the focal point of the space, so you need to get the right one for you. Here are some tables that are perfect for small dining rooms:
Round Tables
Round tables are a stylish, more intimate option that fits into tighter spaces. They offer the same amount of seating in a more compact style. Many round tables, like our Miami Mountain Table, use a pedestal base so you can easily fit more chairs to accommodate more guests. The softer lines improve the flow of the space, making the room appear more open. For more information, check out our 5 Reasons to Buy a Round Dining Table blog.
Drop-Leaf Tables
Drop-leaf tables are more flexible for a small dining room. They have fold-down sides to save space when not in use or when there isn’t a large group dining. For larger dinner parties, you can fold up the sides for more seats. When the sides are down, you can move the table against a wall to free up floor space. We have both round and square drop-leaf tables to choose from, depending on the size of your dining room.
Extendable Tables
Extendable tables transform from everyday eating to large dinner parties. They work by pulling the table apart and adding leaves to it to make the table bigger. They’re great to use when you have guests over for dinner, then you can take the leaf off to condense it for everyday use. Our Cattleman’s Ranch and Manor House tables are great to have in a smaller dining space, as you can adjust the size depending on the size of your party.
Seating
To go with your table, you’ll need a seating arrangement. Choose one that is more compact so you can fit more people comfortably.
Benches
Benches offer versatility for your dining room’s seating arrangement. It’s a flexible option that can fit a few more people without taking up too much space. It can even be tucked underneath the table when not in use to save space in a small room. We have a few options to choose from, some smaller and some longer, depending on your table’s size.
Side Chairs
Most of our dining chairs come with two styles: one with arms and one without. For dining rooms with limited space, we recommend using our side chairs that don’t have arms to save space. You can slide these chairs under the table more easily than those with arms when not in use. They’ll take up less space, so you can have more people around the table. We also have upholstered side chairs like our Andover Chair that give comfortable seating but also double as extra guest seating in the living room.
Corner Cupboard
Cupboards and Hutches in the dining room give you storage for your fine china and serving dishes. A corner cupboard will optimize limited space in a small dining room. They’re placed in the corner of your dining room to save space by using more vertical space with their height. By having them tucked away in the corner, you’ll have more space for your dining table and chairs. Our Small Corner Cupboard maximizes your storage space in the dining room, as it is more compact than a larger cupboard or hutch.
Decor
Your decorations also play a huge part in maximizing space in small dining rooms. It’s all about making the space feel bigger to create an elevated atmosphere. We recommend using lighter, more neutral colors to catch the light and make the space feel brighter and bigger. Use art to take up the wall, and a large wall mirror will give the illusion of more space. Have lights on the wall or ceiling to leave more space on the floor for your furniture. Don’t use floor lamps; a chandelier will make a more significant statement as it draws the eyes upward, creating the illusion of a larger dining room.
King’s Impressions Space-Saving Collections
At King’s Impressions, we offer a few collections designed to maximize space in small dining rooms. Our Small Space Dining collection is designed for compact homes and intimate dining spaces without compromising elegance. Our Small Space Mountain collection is designed for high dining and available in an array of sizes to complement a smaller dining space. We’re able to provide high-quality, heirloom furniture that will last a lifetime. If any of these collections interest you, contact us today to get started.