Characterful DINING ROOMS Where we gather with family and friends to partake of food and lively conversation needs to be inviting, comfortable and practical, with layers of texture, flattering lighting and storage for tableware and linen
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reating a sense of occasion need not necessarily translate to an overly formal environment. Where dining rooms of old may once have played a role in creating a distinct shift between the familiar kitchen supper and elegant dinner parties, today their form responds to the demands of their environment and designs are more flexible.
Smart separation of spaces may of course still stand for those wishing to implement a distinct change of mood for special events, yet elsewhere careful encompassing of adjoining areas affords opportunity to create flow and synergy throughout home interiors. Here we speak to experts for their advice and ideas on creating dining rooms with style. THE ENGLISH HOME 43
