6 Dining Room Trends to Try

Does your dining room collect dust between holidays and the occasional dinner party? Put that space to work! We've gathered six must-try trends to make your dining room the chicest room in the house.

By Julia Buckingham Edelmann, Buckingham Interiors + Design
Filed under: Dining Rooms

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Add Interesting Lighting

A chic dining room is no longer defined by an opulent crystal chandelier; instead make a statement with a one-of-a-kind piece. Fixtures can be fashioned from virtually anything — this chandelier is actually a collection of spoons and forks. Unique lighting allows you to put your thinking-outside-the-box skills to work and serve as a conversation-starting focal point. Guests will appreciate your use of the unexpected to light their meal. Image: Buckingham Interiors + Design.