It’s your turn to host a dinner party for your club. While planning the dinner, you realize that your dining room needs an upgrade so it can reflect a luxe aesthetic.
You find yourself scouring listings of furnishings and furniture in the UAE, but the more you see, the more confused you get.
Every table, chair and chandelier looks gorgeous on their own, but you know you couldn’t just start buying pieces you like and hope they would all come together in the end to give you the luxe dining room of your dreams.
Professional Help
Any interior makeover project can be so much easier and better with a professional designer by your side.
Professional help is particularly crucial in upscale styling projects. High-end furniture and furnishings are expensive. There‘s also a thin line between grand and gaudy, and it can take just a few off details to cross it.
The Design Process
Maybe you have a dining table you absolutely love and can’t bear to part with or a Picasso you want on your dining room wall. In this case, you can design your dining room around your table or the Picasso.
Building up on your favorite furniture, artwork or accessory can be problematic, of course. If the furniture, furnishing or accessory you like does not embody elegant luxury, your project will fail.
A better way to start your design project is to conceptualize and verbalize how you want your dining room to work and look. Your designer would know what questions to ask to help you describe your vision. More importantly, they will know how to interpret and operationalize it.
Once you have a concrete vision, you can work top-down. You (and your designer) will have a solid basis for selecting furniture, furnishings, accessories, colors, and lighting for your dining room. You will not be tempted to choose a dining table just because it looks good; every item and finishing will make sense, and your dining room will come together – unified, coherent, and delivering exactly what you want or need.
Before shopping for home accessories in Dubai, you may want to give these dining room makeover tips a once-over. Hopefully, they’ll provide you with ideas on how to fulfill your vision for your dining room.
The Midas Touch: Golden Accents
Take a leaf out of Midas’ book and add golden touches to your dining room. Do an image search of five-star hotels and high-end restaurants, and you’ll likely see many of them sporting gold, bronze, copper, and other golden tones.
While incorporating gold accents can up the elegance and luxe factor of your dining room, you must not overdo it. The key to achieving a sophisticated look is moderation and strategic placement. Try these ideas and add golden touches to your dining room with grace and style:
Accent Pieces
Consider accent pieces like candle holders, picture frames or a decorative centerpiece for your dining table. These items can have gold detailing that can draw attention but still blend harmoniously with the overall decor.
Lighting
One of the most effective ways to incorporate gold is through the use of lighting fixtures. A chandelier with gold accents or gold pendant lights above the dining table can be a stunning focal point. You can also adorn your walls with golden glass or crystal wall lamps. Your lighting fixtures can illuminate, cast a warm glow and accentuate the room’s golden theme.
Tableware and Linen
Gold-rimmed plates, cutlery and glassware can add a touch of luxury to the dining experience. Pair these with high-quality linen like a tablecloth or napkins with subtle gold threading or trim.
Wall Art and Mirrors
Imagine a blue-black wall etched with golden patterns and bordered by floor-to-ceiling backlit gilt mirrors on both sides to create ambient lighting and highlight the gold on the wall. This can make a glorious backdrop for a gold- and sapphire-streaked marble tabletop.
You can also go with a simple but textured warm white wall. On it, hang a large gilt-framed painting or a cluster of gold-toned paintings. A mirror with a gold frame can also enhance the room aesthetic, adding a sense of depth and space while complementing the golden highlights.
Fabrics
Consider adding gold through the use of textiles, such as chair upholstery or decorative cushions. Choose fabrics with gold threads or patterns that align with the room’s color scheme. They’ll add texture and a certain richness to your space.
No matter how you choose to do it, add golden touches subtly. You want elegant, tasteful luxury, not garish flamboyance. Aside from refraining from doing everything up in gold, ensure your dining room’s overall color palette complements the gold accents. Neutral tones like white, beige and gray will let the gold stand out without clashing. Deep blues and greens will create a regal contrast.
Upholstery and Textiles
Think plush seating you can sink into or crystal-embroidered velvet drapes that dull the loudest noises of the city. Upholstery and textiles can truly amp up the elegance of any space. Here’s how to incorporate them into your dining room:
Dining Chairs
Do you want an elegant dining room? Don’t leave your dining chairs uncushioned and bare. You cannot use just any fabric, either. Opt for high-quality options like velvet, lampas, leather, or richly textured weaves.
Banquette Seating
If you have enough space, add an upholstered bench. Upholster your banquette in a plush fabric and pair it with throw pillows for added comfort and style. You can set the bench against your accent or feature wall so it can be both decorative and functional.
Window Treatments
Heavy drapery will transform the look and feel of your dining room. Choose luxe fabrics like silk, brocade or velvet for a rich, opulent look. Add golden tassels, braids, tiebacks, and cords for a refined finish.
You don’t really want curtains and drapes off the rack. You want them to match your dining room colors and style and be an exact fit for your windows. Get yours from a store that sells made-to-order and -measure drapes, blinds, shades, and curtains in the UAE.
Gilded and Plush
Want a lavish but elegant, opulent but tasteful dining room?
Add golden accents and refine everything with plush upholstery and fabrics. Finally, don’t forget to seek professional design help.
