Dining Room Art To Bring Life To The Home
Whether we like it or not some rooms are more of a focal point when visitors come. The rush to clean house before people arrive always includes the main living spaces.
There are dining room art ideas which will help minimize clutter while allowing it to be inviting and comfortable.
The items I will list someone would not commonly think of in terms of art. Yet realize that this room is unlike any other.
The dining room becomes a functional unit for interaction. Therefore what is put into it is like a painter using their canvas. The painter would not paint tacky place mats or coasters into the painting.
A dining room requires a more holistic approach treating the entire space as a canvas. What we place into the space needs to add to its beauty and function.
A few art pieces on the wall will not attract enough attention to draw eyes away from a poor setting at the table. This is why we need to broaden our view in ideas of what defines this space in terms of art.
It would be nice to bring life back to our dining rooms around the world. In our time many families eat their meals in front of a tv rather than at the table together.
This brings one of the key importance’s of this room to the forefront. This space is about bonding with friends and family. What we put into this space should enhance this quality.
Largest Item For Dining Room Art
Growing up as a young child we were quite poor. Our dining room space was nothing more than a table which was in the kitchen area.
Effectively there was no real dining space. In cases such as this the kitchen and dining room evolve together as one unit, yet the principles still apply.
Others have smaller dining room spaces and some have larger. Nevertheless the biggest idea about this space is the one thing no husband ever wants to hear.
The dreaded words “We need a new dining table” strikes fear and terror into almost every man’s heart. All we see is the dollar signs.
The key focal point of this room is and always will be the table. There simply is no way around that one.
If you love your table then great. If you hate your table and want to change up the space, break out the defibrillator for your husband, then begin to plan for this purchase.
Consider a table that is unique and is a work of art in its own right. This can be custom made to your desire.
Local artisans can aid in this endeavor and the cost is not that different from the local furniture stores. At times it can be cheaper depending on the circumstance and what you want.
People are not accustomed to a table being called art. Begin looking at what these craftsmen can do and you will soon see it is wood art in its own right.
The beautiful thing about woodworking is that an artists work is 3 dimensional and it can serve a real purpose for your life.
Alternative Dining Room Art Pieces
When one thinks of art they often look to wall pieces. The dining room is unique. Most of what is placed within the room should be and really needs to be functional in some way.
Thus the heading alternative dining room art. These pieces can be made by wood artists to be something not found in stores.
Wood serving trays are easy to display on the table and also work to protect the finish when in use. These pieces can be unique in design and color to often be had for little money.
Instead of using the place mats we grew up with as children there is a better alternative. Much like a serving tray a small wood place mat will aid in not just keeping the table clean but also insulated from heat if necessary.
If the setting adapts well custom shelving or storage for functional pieces such as the trays, condiments, plates and so forth can be made in your serving space.
A wood chest frees up room in the kitchen especially during events. A wood bench can give additional seating or double as a space for serving.
The idea of a china cabinet is almost a thing of the past but can still be found in homes. A more functional replacement is additional wood art cabinetry with counter top space.
This will work as a great serving space especially for entertaining. In this way fewer people go into the kitchen during a party to get common items and the cook is less annoyed.
Keep the corners of the dining space clean. In other words do not have the extra chair sitting in the corner as an eye sore taking away from the beauty.
Reserve this space for an additional function of some kind as it will draw more appeal. If a corner table is used one can hang air plants in the corner adding natural elements to the space.
The benefit to air plants is they are almost maintenance free requiring minimal care.
Minimize Decor And Maximize Dining Room Art
The dining room is not a space for generic decor. Too much happens in this space for there to be room for it.
The more we add to it in terms of non functional items the more obstacles we create when hosting. Keep it clean and space free to be used. Here we need a more minimalist mindset.
Rather than using decor focus on wall art. If there are pieces of dining room wall decor that you absolutely love then that is perfectly fine.
Just ensure that it can be negotiated around easily if the space is crowded. It should not be taking up walking space as people try to navigate around it.
Nevertheless wall art is the preferred choice as it requires minimal space and sits close to the wall. It will add to the beauty of the room while being out of the way.
If your theme is more traditional consider wood wall art or paintings. This is better than cute sayings or printed scripts which do not add to the overall appeal.
The non functional art should be reserved for the walls in this room. We need to maximize table and floor space for entertaining.
If something takes away from this then reconsider its purpose. There is a hidden beauty to wood art too few ever consider.
Wood art allows for decor and function. Different artists will specialize in different kinds of work yet often many can be found locally to where you live.
You are not looking for a general carpenter or cabinet shop. Rather it requires an individual who can take raw beautiful lumber that cannot be found in stores and turn it into something amazing.
In this way you step beyond the traditional stores online and into your space specifically looking at your needs. Your imagination is the only limitation.
Find something similar to what you need in concept then show the woodworker and explain its purpose. Once someone does this the first time they rarely go back to the manufactured branded world.
Dining Room Art Needs Proper Lighting
For the love of all that tastes good let there be light to see the food. This is not the 18th century where we eat by candlelight.
It may sound romantic with your mate yet for a party it is a bad idea. Artisan lights can be had today to work with the theme of any room.
Lighting needs to fit two functions. First it must be appealing in fixture design and preferably overhead.
Do your best to not use corner lamps especially if free standing. It is an accident waiting to happen.
Secondly know the light spectrum you need to use. There is not bulletproof answer to which spectrum.
The space will determine the light spectrum. This happens by the theme of the room in how bright it is in color as well as how open it may be.
It would help to buy a few options in LED light bulbs and play with which works best in that space. Yet it needs to be comparable to the spectrum used in your kitchen for food preparation.
People want to see what they are eating.
Art For Joined Spaces Such As Kitchen Dining Combo
A joined space is what many modern homes have today. This is due to a shift in more open floor plans to allow ease of function.
The difficult part of this combination is that the physical floor space in the dining room area is often minimal.
The result of this creates a lot of foot traffic from the kitchen space to the table. Here the table becomes critical in what it can hold and the serving options you set into motion.
Ideas such as a Lazy Susan can become dining room art. It is another functional wood piece that can be done in an artful way adding beauty and function.
Joined spaces by nature can be more difficult in terms of what is needed. Items may be more than three steps away for your guest.
Additional shelving or cabinetry in the physical dining space is usually not an option. This places greater burden on the kitchen area.
Nevertheless while function may become more of a challenge in terms of having things easily at hand, beauty should not be sacrificed. The theme in this joined space should work seamlessly as one unit.
The transition from one space to the next should not be noticed if there is no doorway. What people often miss in this type of combination is that the focus shifts in terms of what item becomes the focal point.
Depending on the layout and floor space, the kitchen itself may suddenly become a greater center of focus. This means your counter tops and cabinetry win the day.
If you wish to keep the artful uniform appearance some selections in color, theme, and the dining table may be impacted by this shift in focus. It is something to keep in mind when selecting a table or other accessory items.
Dining Room Art For Open Floor Plan To Multiple Rooms
I personally hate it when the floor plan is so open that the living room, kitchen, and dining room is one large space. Some love this.
I do understand why. Yet in terms of artful design it becomes far more complex. You lose the ability to tailor a room for a specific purpose by theme.
To keep from destroying the flow and beauty from one area to the next some have begun to try and use a minimalist approach. There is nothing quite like seeing the stereo and surround sound system from the dining table.
Things that do not fit together clash with the dining room art and kitchen themes. A separation of some kind is nice to have.
Greater care will be needed to bring a uniform theme together. It does not have to be a minimalist approach. Rather it requires artful taste to be carried throughout the entire area.
Some do try to maintain room themes in open spaces. Yet stand back to see the entire space and it begins to look too busy and disjointed as a whole.
In this case I would again maximize art while keeping themed decor to a minimum. Wall art here wins the day.
Have the entertainment systems looking professionally done with minimal wires exposed and any speakers preferably mounted high on the walls or within the wall itself. Attempt to have furniture match from room to room.
The Dining Room Is A Work Of Art
Unless you want people roaming around your home exploring its corridors and rooms, you need an inviting space that they want to stay in.
Typically there are multiple rooms that fit this criteria for entertaining yet the dining room is probably the most critical. It offers maximum interaction face to face with minimal distraction.
If people get bored they then wander to the living room or worse beyond that point where messy rooms may be. It is for this reason that the dining room must be its own work of art.
Keeping it clutter free makes for a quick clean for the drop in guest where they can be rushed into and entertained. Having basic functions in organization ensures most needed items are always at hand.
It may sound as if I am attempting to prevent people from moving within your home. Sometimes that could be a good idea.
Nevertheless the real goal is to maximize function with beauty but with comfort in an artful way allowing you to do what you do best.