The Dynamic Dining Room

The dining room was once a staple in each household. After a long day in the world, you would get together with friends and family to eat. Here, you would tell each other about your day. What happened, the funny stuff, the frustrating, etc., each little detail was important. It allowed you to decompress, especially after a long day, and feel more connected to the people close to you. 

Unfortunately, the presence of dining rooms is fading in contemporary households. Modern houses emphasize more and more on functionality. Each room performs more than one task for its residents. A bedroom is where you sleep as well as the place to watch movies.  The living room is where you spend time for recreation and also where you work from. In this concept of multi-functioning rooms, a dining room seems redundant to many.

Additionally, in those houses where a dining room is present, its importance has dwindled over the years. Often, each family member eats at different locations in the house at different times. This deprives them of the opportunity to get together and talk to each other. Rarely, when the family does get together to eat, the need for constant entertainment gets in the way. Most people are watching something on their phone or laptop while dining. This creates a barrier between the people at the table and no effective communication takes place. Thus, it doesn’t provide any of the benefits previously mentioned. This is saddening. 

There have been several studies conducted that showcase the importance of dining rooms and their use. Studies show that children who don’t eat together with their parents are more likely to be obese. Furthermore, they are likely to indulge in drugs and alcohol later on in life whilst performing poorly academically. Moreover, adults who eat with someone rather than eating alone are less likely to contact depression. Of course, all these problems are complex and layered. That’s why pinning it down to a single factor is incorrect. But, it is obvious that these factors play a part in their predicaments.

Making The Dining Room Great Again

The efficacy and importance of the dining room are apparent. That’s why, we need to make sure that people have dining rooms – or space – in their homes. Plus, to make them attractive enough for everyone to want to dine there. For this to happen, it’s important to have the right furniture present in the dining room. The question then arises, “What is the right furniture”. Well, consider yourself lucky for House of Bling has just the answer for you.

. The Dining Table 

The most essential piece of furniture in any dining room is the dining table. Now, the dining table can come in different sizes, nature, and aesthetics. Essentially, it comes down to four factors when deciding which table you want to buy. 1) How many people is the table intended to seat? 2) Are there children in the house? 3) What’s the aesthetic you’re going for? 4) What’s your budget? Although other factors like space availability, portability, location, etc. all play a role in the decision. However, they don’t play as crucial a role in the decision-making process. 

Now, the table you’ll want to get must serve its purpose holistically. There’s little point in ordering a table for 2 when there are 5 people in the house. The constant bickering and race will turn bothersome soon. That’s why getting a table that includes everyone is important. To this end, you could either buy a Valencia Rectangle Dining table to sit more people. Or, you could get a Cambridge Dining table to sit only 2 people. In the end, it all comes down to your circumstances.

. Nature of Furniture

Many families with young children to limit items in their home that could endanger their children. Whether it’s sharp edges, or electrical sockets, the safety of the children plays an important. Alike, the nature of the table is also scrutinized in the presence of the baby. A trestle seems more dangerous for children than a four-leg table. Additionally, marble and glass furniture are more dangerous to children than wooden ones. That’s why, our Teak Oval Table with chairs is a more sensible option for houses with children rather than a Madrid Marble table with chairs.

. The Aesthetic & Budget

This point seems a little self-explanatory. The aesthetic of the table is a personal decision for everyone. Some may find the elegance of glass appealing whilst others prefer the rugged look of marble. However, this is a two-fold decision. What you prefer and what you end up buying is dependent on what you can afford. Your budget needs to complement your taste in order to find the perfect furniture. That’s why, if you’re on a tight budget, a Luca Oak Dining Table is a wiser purchase than a Buxford table. That is if your taste approves it.

. Chairs

Dining chairs are also a crucial element in making the dining comfortable and enjoyable. Having the right chairs to complement the table makes the experience of the dining that much more relaxing. The right chairs create that desire to spend more time in the dining room with your family. Hence, get yourself the right chair for your table from our website today. Again, this decision is also determined by the factors mentioned above. So, start searching today.

. Keeping In Mind…

Getting the right furniture not only deals with its features and affordability, but how it interacts with space. Creating a nice flow in your dining is ½ of the process to turn your dining into an appealing space. So, it’s important to study the space in your dining room before making a furniture decision. Once done, create the flow you want in your dining room by buying the right furniture from House of Bling. 

The Wrap Up

At the end of the day, each person is bound to have different dynamics and economic conditions in their home. The right dining furniture for one family doesn’t mean it’ll be the right one for the other. It is a journey that each household must take on its own. It may seem daunting, but don’t  worry. House of Bling promises to be by your side throughout your journey.