Next to the kitchen, the dining room is one of the most important rooms in the home.
It is where good meals and good times are shared and memorable moments with family and friends happen.
For tips on how to design that perfect dining room, I turned to Missy Steffens of M. Steffens Interiors.
“One of the most important design elements is lighting. A chandelier is the primary source and always an important selection. No matter the style, it should always be on a dimmer.”
“Fabric plays a role in a dining room to soften the room.” Easy ways to add fabric to a room are window treatments and upholstered chairs.
“The type of table you should buy is important. I want it to feel full when you have two couple over or five couples over for dinner. A table with an extension is my ideal type of table.”
And I just love Missy’s suggestion on how to set your table …
“When you set your table, I prefer a mix between formal and casual. Don’t be afraid to pair your grandmother’s silver with your crisp white plates. I like the mix because it takes the pressure off the hostess. You only have to hand wash one item.”
To see first hand how to design that perfect dining room … add Art by Design to your calendar this weekend.
Art by Design is a unique, three-day event series to raise money for the arts in our city. ArtsMemphis has brought together a dozen of Memphis' most sought-after interior designers (Missy is one of them) to create one-of-a-kind "vignettes" within a gallery showroom. The events run this Thursday thru Saturday at Propcellar.
For more information, visit artsmemphis.org.
This is Jennifer Chandler with The Weekly Dish. Bon Appetit!
