New Dining Room Designs

This is a time that is usually marked with excitement and anticipation of the enjoyable decorating job ahead. But before you rush forward, make sure you are not making some common mistakes that could leave you frustrated.

Don't Guess On the Size of Dining Table Sets that Will Fit

One common mistake many people make is looking at dining table sets in the furniture store and falling in love with a table set that they are sure will fit their dining room. How they look in the store and how the same pieces will fit into your dining room are two different things. Because of the massive size of furniture store showrooms, most pieces of furniture look smaller than they actually are. You should always measure your dining room space and take that measurement with you.

Not Measuring Other Furniture in the Room

Before you try to fit new dining table sets into your home, you need to make sure they will fit with all the other pieces that are in the room. When you take measurements of the dining room, don't forget any other furniture pieces that will also be in the space with the one you purchased. If you forget about that buffet or china cabinet, you may end up with a very tight fit, or worse, a table that won't fit.

Not Counting Place Settings

Holiday meals aside, you should generally know how many people will be enjoying meals at your dining table sets. Make sure you have enough space to fit all of the family members who have to be seated around the table. If you have a large family, you may need to see if there are extra chairs you can purchase with it to make room for all of them.

Not Going One Size Bigger

If you have the room, you may want to go a little larger than what would be a comfortable fit for those who usually sit at your dining table sets. After all, you never know when unexpected guests may happen by at dinnertime. Additionally, if you have a large meal, or just enjoy a little extra space to stretch out at the table, choosing a table that is one size larger will give you some extra space to enjoy.

Not Matching the Wood

The final mistake many people make when choosing dining table sets is that they don't carefully match the wood of the new one with the other pieces of furniture in their dining room. It is vital that you correctly match the wood colors, or you will always notice that part of the wood is 'a little off' from the rest of the room. Remember, lighting can make a difference in how wood looks. If you can, take a piece, or a good picture, of your current dining furniture with you to match the colors as closely as you can.