Ready, Set, Show ~ Dining In!

Ready, Set, Show! Are you ready to "Dine In?"

Post #6 ~ Dining Rooms

How many dining rooms have you seen become "Catch All" rooms? Sometimes rooms that are used infrequently become clutter catchers. Dining rooms are probably pretty high on the clutter catcher list. So how do you keep this room a "Dining Room" instead of a conglomeration of sorts. Let's take a look at some tips that will help maintain the dining room for every day life and during the selling process.

(Photo Courtesy of My Home Ideas)


First, clear away any items that do not belong in the dining room and place them in their proper places.

Remove any stained rugs from the room. A room without a rug will show better than a soiled rug. If there is money in the budget you could purchase a neutral rug for the floor. Rugs with natural fibers such as sisal, jute or seagrass are very versatile and cost effective.

Next, take a look at your lighting. Is it dated? If it is, you can possibly spruce it up with a fresh coat of spray paint and new shades. The best result may be to purchase a new fixture. Light fixtures have become very economical these days.

A pleasant and inviting dining room would have place settings on the table for guests. Keep it simple and not too fussy. Hopefully, the potential homeowner could see themselves making special memories while dining in this space.

Also, a fresh bouquet of flowers for the table centerpiece or some coordinating candlesticks will create a finished look for the table.

And last, if you have a china cabinet or hutch that displays dishes and stemware, you must remove any items that take up too much space. Light and airy is the theme you want to portray. Too many items shout clutter and distract from the bones of the room.

So now that your Dining Room is back to its original glory, cook up a meal, kick back and share it with your family. The memories made in the Dining Room are often the lasting ones. Oh, and don't forget to ENJOY!

(Photo Courtesy of Good Housekeeping)