{"id":199159,"date":"2020-01-19T08:00:21","date_gmt":"2020-01-19T13:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/?p=199159"},"modified":"2020-01-17T19:39:17","modified_gmt":"2020-01-18T00:39:17","slug":"11-ways-make-most-small-dining-space","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/archives\/11-ways-make-most-small-dining-space","title":{"rendered":"11 ways to make the most of a small dining space"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4 id='pressboard-ad-sponsorship-tag' style='margin-bottom: 35px;'><\/h4><p>No more\u00a0meals in front of the TV!<\/p>\n<h2>1. Opt for a round dining table to allow for better traffic flow and ease of conversation.<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/round-dining-table.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[199159]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-199162\" src=\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/round-dining-table.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"521\" height=\"650\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Photo:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BzE0gX-ASK2\/\" class=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">lindseybrookedesign\/Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>2. Anchor your dining table in an open-concept space with a sculptural light fixture.<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/light-fixture.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[199159]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-199168\" src=\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/light-fixture.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"520\" height=\"650\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Photo:\u00a0<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BuZfbDGBDGX\/\" class=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">copenhagenwilderness\/Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>3. Define the space using a durable area rug that\u00a0adds some texture.<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/area-rug.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[199159]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-199169\" src=\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/area-rug.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"521\" height=\"650\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Photo:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B0zThovJSDK\/\" class=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">jaci.daily\/Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n<h2>4. Design bench seating that also incorporates much-needed storage.<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/storage-bench.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[199159]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-199170\" src=\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/storage-bench.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Photo:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B7EtCotpPKj\/\" class=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">almostmakesperfect\/Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>5.\u00a0Consider a glass dining table as\u00a0it holds less visual weight and makes the space\u00a0feel airier.<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/glass-dining-table.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[199159]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-199166\" src=\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/glass-dining-table.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"519\" height=\"650\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Photo:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B4dqQqWINKN\/?igshid=tmagj4x10ijx\" class=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">westelm\/Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>6. Don&#8217;t be afraid to use dark colors to create a\u00a0cozy, intimate\u00a0vibe.<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/dark-color.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[199159]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-199173\" src=\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/dark-color.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"519\" height=\"650\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Photo:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B7ROnm1nVSb\/\" class=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">almost_everything_off_ebay\/Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>7. Choose a bench that can nest under the table when it&#8217;s not in use.<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/acrylic-bench.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[199159]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-199172\" src=\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/acrylic-bench.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"519\" height=\"650\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Photo:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B5RO5Vdh8ph\/\" class=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">afabulousfete\/Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>8. Keep tabletop\u00a0decor to a minimum and dress up the walls instead.<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/wall-decor.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[199159]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-199171\" src=\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/wall-decor.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"519\" height=\"650\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Photo:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B6zKHYShD0d\/\" class=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">alexandragater\/Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>9. Pick a dining table at a comfortable height that could also function as a desk.<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/desk-table.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[199159]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-199175\" src=\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/desk-table.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"522\" height=\"650\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Photo:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B4fJl4vA-LA\/\" class=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">nelplant\/Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>10. Lean an oversized mirror against the wall to fake a larger space and\u00a0bring in more light.<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/mirror.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[199159]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-199176\" src=\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/mirror.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"519\" height=\"650\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Photo:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B68sc17neHH\/\" class=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">home.ideology\/Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2>11. Get your space dinner party-ready with a drop leaf table that fits all of your guests.<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/drop-leaf.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox[199159]\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-199177\" src=\"https:\/\/www.livabl.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/drop-leaf.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"520\" height=\"650\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Photo:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/BruX8l-D4me\/\" class=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">ide.rumah.kami\/Instagram<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<div id='pressboard-ad-sponsorship-msg'><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No more meals in front of the TV!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":199168,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"content-type":"","apple_news_api_created_at":"2020-01-19T13:00:35Z","apple_news_api_id":"6e0cd83d-cdc7-442e-be11-0117569ed550","apple_news_api_modified_at":"2020-01-19T13:00:35Z","apple_news_api_revision":"AAAAAAAAAAD\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/w==","apple_news_api_share_url":"https:\/\/apple.news\/AbgzYPc3HRC6-EQEXVp7VUA","apple_news_coverimage":0,"apple_news_coverimage_caption":"","apple_news_is_hidden":false,"apple_news_is_paid":false,"apple_news_is_preview":false,"apple_news_is_sponsored":false,"apple_news_maturity_rating":"","apple_news_metadata":"\"\"","apple_news_pullquote":"","apple_news_pullquote_position":"middle","apple_news_slug":"","apple_news_sections":["https:\/\/u48r14.digitalhub.com\/sections\/09b86915-7d2b-3acd-915b-b215002d01b7"],"apple_news_suppress_video_url":false,"apple_news_use_image_component":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11269],"tags":[],"coauthors":[8647],"apple_news_notices":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.4 - 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