JOCO Inspo - Dining Rooms
Setting the Scene: Dining Room Details
When it comes to social gatherings and culinary delights, few experiences are as cherished as a dinner party. It’s a tradition that brings people together, encourages lively conversations, and allows us to savor what’s on our plates and the memories shared around the table. Yet, at the heart of every great dinner party lies an often-overlooked protagonist: the dining room.
The dining room plays a pivotal role in setting the stage for an unforgettable evening. It is the canvas upon which the ambiance, mood, and overall atmosphere of your gathering are painted. From the choice of furniture to the play on lighting, the dining room holds the power to transform ordinary meals into extraordinary experiences.
Read on as we delve into all the different elements that come together to create a welcome and inviting environment that enhances the food, fosters connection and leaves a lasting impression on your guests!
This dining room in an apartment in France plays well with different shapes as seen through sharper angles of the built-in seating and cabinets balances well with the round dining table and extra stools. The consistent warm tones from the wood and artwork makes the space a beautiful backdrop to any meal. The lighting as well gives the space a good mood and also warms up the space. All of these elements together make this dining room somewhere you wanna spend hours chatting away at!
Featured: Alvar Aalto stools, wall sconce by Charlotte Perriand, Maija Liisa Komulainen’s Fuga Wall Sconces
There are so many different ways to play with dining spaces to make them one of the more outstanding rooms of the house– after all it is where you’ll share most of your meals and conversations! Using a big center light in the middle of your dining table really brings the whole area together. There’s also a lot of opportunity for cool art and/or sentimental memorabilia that can be brought into the space to give off your own personality.
Featured: painting by Monica Kim Garza, Carlos Scarpa chairs, Ruemmler table
Looking for fun and comfortable chairs for your dining table is also great way to elevate your dining room, turning it into one of the standout spaces in your house! This dining room benefits from ample natural light making it a pleasant place to be at all times of the day, and its central location within the apartment makes it one of the most used places throughout the day. Consider bookshelves and credenzas as options to add a personal touch to your home.
Featured: Bookshelf by Mocoba Regal
Here's another excellent example that embodies all the elements previously mentioned! This dining room, in particular, exudes a personal and cozy ambiance, owed to its adjacency to numerous windows. The striking red central light naturally beckons anyone to take a seat at the deceptively simple table!
Celebrity Troye Sivan’s dining room boasts a number of captivating features! The eye-catching central light, although relatively compact in size, complements the overall room well without overpowering the space. The uniform warm tones and shapes throughout the room harmonize beautifully with the various unique furniture pieces, creating a well-balanced design.
Featured: painting by Karen Black, custom oak table by Flack Studio
Your dining room will be the star of the show, setting the stage for unforgettable dinner parties using inspiration like these! This space truly holds the power to transform a simple meal into a memorable experience. From furniture choice to light ambiance, every details will play a role in crafting a beautiful space you’ll never want to leave. May it be a place where food, people and connection come together!