Dining Room Furniture

Your dining room furniture says a lot about you, and when you host dinner parties, you naturally want it to say "tasteful", "stylish" and "sophisticated". Even if you like to keep your dining room furniture simple, clean lines and practicality should not have to mean sacrificing style and elegance. At Serenity Living, it doesn't - Serenity Living's dining room furniture includes hundreds of designs from more than a dozen reputable manufacturers, including Hillsdale, Powell, Zocalo, SEI, Walker Edison and Diamond Sofa. Whether you want something ornate and extravagant, or if you prefer function over design, Serenity Living's assortment of options account for all tastes and requirements.

Perhaps you are looking to upsize (or even downsize) your current dining room furniture. There are a number of factors to consider. The first of these is what purpose(s) and function(s) the dining room furniture is intended for. If you have a growing family or entertain regularly, you will need to consider a table large enough for at least six people. You might also want to look at matching items such as sideboards (sometimes called buffets) or wheeled tables/trolleys. These can prove invaluable in providing extra storage space (for example, you may wish to store your best silverware, finest wine glasses and 'special occasion' china in a sideboard which complements your other dining room furniture).

If you have just moved in to your first home and are short of space, you will probably only need a basic table with stools or benches. Alternatively you can buy bar stools and eat at the kitchen counter, utilizing it as a breakfast bar/dining area. If you only have room for a small table but often have visitors for lunch or dinner, it is worth investing in an extendable table, which can be minimized (for example, with a gate-leg and drop-leaf feature) and possibly even stowed away neatly to save space when the full-size table is not required. Some tables also offer shelves and storage solutions including incorporated drawers and bottle compartments.

Another factor to bear in mind is what kind of design will be best for your home - modern, traditional, rustic/farmhouse, antique/timeless or quirky/novelty. To an extent, the design will dictate the finish - so if your home is furnished predominantly in pine, you might wish to consider a wooden table rather than glass, metal or other material which will have a very different look and feel from the warmth of natural pine. If consistency is important to you, look for dining room furniture that will blend in well with your existing decor and fittings. Of course, it is equally important to ensure that the chairs match the table, if you choose not to buy a complete dining set. Sales associates at Serenity Living have the expertise to help you make the right decision.

For small areas, it is advisable to avoid dark finishes such as cherry wood, smoked glass or mahogany as this can make the room feel smaller. Instead look at light wood, glossy white or tempered glass, which can give the illusion of more space.