Energize Your Tired Dining Room in a Flash

Author: Cathy Robertson

You know the kitchen is the natural gathering place for family and friends, and often that includes the dining area as well. Fast, simple and inexpensive pick me ups for your dining room are easy as pie.

Breathe new life into your chairs! If you have chairs with padded seats you have a couple of options. Cover the chair pads with a fresh new fabric or slip cover the whole chair. Did you know that 24”x24” piece of fabric will easily cover most chair pads? For unpadded chairs consider adding tie back cushions for comfort and a splash of color. You may prefer to simply clean them up and apply a good furniture polish. If your chairs a very sad and warn looking don’t be afraid to slap a fresh coat of stain or paint on them.

Let your center piece take center stage! A centerpiece for your table need not be expensive or complicated. Even the simplest of them add tons of charm. Try these: Fill a tray with river rock & candles. Use a teapot, various sized bottles or coffee pot as a flower vase. Fill a large bowl or tray with fresh fruit. Create a runner with place mats set end to end. Use an old mirror as a tray to hold several pillar candles. Place a potted plant in a basket. The possibilities are endless. Best of all you can change them out to fit the occasion at hand.

You don’t have to buy new curtains to get a whole new look! Simple changes with an attention to detail will do the trick. Drape pretty cloth napkins on the diagonal across the top of your curtain rod. Update the finials. Add a decorative trim to your curtains. Adorn your tab tops with buttons, old chandelier crystals or beads. Add new tiebacks either store bought or homemade. Old belts, scarves or strings of costume pearls as tiebacks can make your curtains feel fun and new again.

Don’t forget the walls! You don’t have to paint, although you could. Just mix things up a bit. Switch out your pictures with some from another room. Put fresh mats in your frames. If you haven’t any wall art, add some. It can be anything from traditional art to mirrors, candle sconces or decorative shelving. Add a wall mounted plant hanger or display Great granny’s quilt. Anything, just don’t let your walls go naked!

Look up. Do you enjoy your light fixture? You could change it out all together or you can dress up the one you have. Consider just replacing the globe. Don’t like the color of the metal? Paint it. For chandelier types, add sparkle with beads or crystal. Add new mini shades or decorative bulbs. Or you can keep it simple and just clean it up. You might find it’s not such a bad looking light after all!

Simple inexpensive changes in your dining room bring on a whole new appreciation for your space. It creates feelings of contentment and family and home. That’s what it’s really all about anyway! Bringing people together in a comfortable space that you have fashioned is fun and fosters memories. So what are you waiting for? Do it for your family. Do it for yourself!

About the Author:

Cathy Robertson is an Artist and writer for Fine Art Castle. Have fun, informative decorating & design articles delivered to you! Sign up for our monthly Newsletter today at
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