Why Your Dining Room Isn’t Working — And What To Do

It’s easy to fall into the trap of eating evening meals quickly wherever you get the chance. After all, with many of us leading lives that are busier than ever, it can make sense to reclaim some time by having a quick meal.

But we lose something by taking that approach. Taking the time to prepare fresh, healthy meals is good for your physical fitness, while having a slow dinner with your family helps to retain and strengthen the familial bond. 

You’ll be less inclined to make dinner an “event” if your dining room isn’t up to standard. In this post, we’ll run through some common mistakes that people make with their dining rooms, as well as offer some handy tips on what you can do to improve things. 

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It’s Cramped At the Table

It’s not just the build quality and aesthetics of the dining room that counts; how big it is counts, too. You’ll be less likely to have a big meal with your family if you only have a small dining table. Even if your table is capable of seating all of your family members, if there’s no room for serving dishes and decorations, then you’ll likely end up eating on the couch. 

The solution? Invest in a bigger dining table. Sell your current one to fund your new one, and you’ll be much more likely to have big meals.

It’s Full of Clutter

The dining room isn’t used as much as the living room or other parts of the house. After all, you only spend around thirty minutes to an hour there each day. As such, the dining room can sometimes become a little disorganized and cluttered. And while that might add a bit of convenience to the rest of your day, it’ll impact the quality of your meals. No one wants to eat in a space that feels claustrophobic. If that sounds like your dining room, then look at investing in a rattan sideboard; they not only provide additional storage but also help to improve the overall look of the room. They also allow you to keep items that you might need during dinner — such as extra glasses, serving spoons, and so on — nearby. 

It’s Not Comfortable

It doesn’t matter how great the meal you’ve made is; if people are uncomfortable when they’re sitting at the dining table, then there’ll be an upper limit to how much time people want to be there! If your dining room chairs aren’t as comfortable as they could be, then look at upgrading. If you like the aesthetics of your chairs, then you can always consider adding cushions instead of replacing the chairs. 

It Lacks Warmth

When we say ‘warmth,’ we mean literal and figurative warmth. The best dining rooms are cozy, which means they should be at the ideal temperature. They’re also inviting, which means they should have nice decorative touches — for example, works of art on the wall, flowers on the table, or seasonal elements such as branch and pinecone displays.