How to Modernize Your Formal Dining Room

Floor plans have leaned more toward “open concept” in recent years, but don’t count out the formal dining room – it’s making a comeback in 2016! Embrace your formal dining room and modernize it with these five trends:

Interesting Lighting

Add an eye-catching light fixture to really spice up an eating area.

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Go Rustic

Think mixed woods, beamed ceilings, and neutrals.

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Mix & Match Furniture

Matchy-matchy is SO last year.

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Bench Seating

Go with flexible, versatile seating in the dining room.

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Add a pop of colour to mix things up even more:

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And what’s cozier than built-in bench seating?

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Eye-Catching Art

Create some conversation with an intriguing piece of art.

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