THE INTERIOR
A HOST WORTHY
Dining Room By: Kayla Goldstein
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e have all been there, sitting in someone’s gorgeous dining room, thoroughly enjoying the delicious meal and the amazing conversation. When it comes time for us to host, we want to make sure our guests are feeling just as pampered and amazing. How do we do that? Well, food is definitely a major component, but not one I can help with. I can, however, help with the design which will play a major role in the ambiance and vibe of your Shabbos meals and other events. The first thing you want to decide on in your dining room is the color palette. I know, this sounds cliche and boring, but it actually is super important. Do you want deep moody vibes, light bright and airy vibes, or something art deco? This is an important decision as it will decide all the rest of the items going into the space. What mood and feel do you want in the dining room? Once you have established this, you need to decide how many people you want to fit and go find a table. The table is (obviously) the centerpiece of the room, and it needs to embody the vibe that you picked above. Each person sitting at the table needs at least 30 inches to be comfortable, so calculate the number of seats you want and that will help you figure out what size table to get. Alternatively, you can take the size of the room and reduce it by four feet on each side, this will give you the maximum size table you can get. Now we need to choose chairs, and this will once again be determined by the vibe you chose above. Do you want your guests lounging? Do you want practical chairs? Leather or fabric, dark or light, or maybe a cool pattern! Whatever vibe you chose above, will determine what kind of chairs regarding style, comfort, and color you will choose. The last piece of furniture to go in here is storage. This can be a credenza for candles, a wall unit for alcohol and others, and should always include some space for tablecloths, dishes, etc. Whether it will be a heavy or minimalist piece is determined by the vibe chosen above, as, of course, those living in the home.
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