1. AVOID DOORWAYS AND WALKWAYS
Each small dining room has its own weaknesses, but there is one rule that applies to them all when talking furniture placement.
2. PICK A TABLE THAT MAKES FURNITURE ARRANGEMENT EASY
Buying the right small-space furniture for a dining room will make arranging it far easier. In this room, it’s the dining table that’s going to be the largest item you need to accommodate.
3. CHOOSE MOVABLE CHAIRS
The dining chairs you select for a small room also have the potential to make furniture placement a whole lot simpler. If you’ve opted for an extendable table as experts recommend, above, then some of the time they’re not all going to be in demand.
“Select chairs that are easy to hide,” advises Artem Kropovinsky. “These may be folded into a very small space when not in use, which will help you keep the dining area tidy.”
4. FOCUS ON FURNITURE COLOR AND MATERIALS
Arranging furniture in a small dining room so it doesn’t look crowded is simpler with careful curation of its color and materials.
5. EXPAND SPACE WITH A MIRROR
There’s a great way to complement clever furniture arrangement that makes a small dining room function perfectly and look good, and that’s by hanging a mirror. Just as experts say a mirror is the one thing you need in a small entryway, they love using these to spectacular effect for the dining room as well.
6. ADD AN OTTOMAN OR BENCH
A dual-purpose piece of furniture can be worth incorporating into the arrangement in a small dining room. “Using an ottoman or bench with built-in storage creates a clever solution to help keep clutter at bay while providing seating,” says Vivianne Chow.
7. LAYER IN A RUG
Consider positioning the dining room table on a rug. This makes the table the star of the room and adds texture — perfect for incorporating intrigue, no matter the small space color trend you've gone with.
8. BOOST LIGHT
In tandem with using mirrors, opting for window styling that doesn't darken the room will go a long way to making your furniture arrangements pop.