From small to nano and micro, homes in Mumbai are keeping in sync with the demand for housing in a space-starved metropolitan. The Island City is home to about 2 crore people and lakhs of people keep adding on every year. Moreover, instead of paying too much rent, it might be worth investing in small homes by opting for loans and paying an EMI. To keep up with this trend of small homes, we have come up with the ultimate ideas to furnish your home economically. No need to fret, less is more and it provides a rare opportunity to come up with creative home furniture ideas. Whether you have a separate dining room or just a little corner in your kitchen or living area, these innovative ideas are sure to make your family mealtimes special. A store-bought dining table can be too restrictive and just won’t do. Especially with open-concept spaces in vogue these days, you will need a custom-made dining table with unique designs and sizes to blend in with your interiors.
Here are some unique, smart and trendy custom made dining table ideas to get you started:
1. Round Table Affair
All you need is a small corner to fill up space with a lovely round table. It saves a lot of space and transforms the area into an elegant eating space. A round bistro-style dining table with your choice of size and color is a chic and practical choice for couples and nuclear families. Get creative with colorful pops of design or keep it minimal with a classic wooden look, there are a whole lot of things you can do with a round table design. Consider the sizing and go with circular or oval design along with a material that will effectively complement your interiors.
2. Flip Out
Don’t have dedicated space for a dining table, invest in a custom made foldaway table. Simply flip out the table when you need it and make the dining room appear magically before your eyes. Whether it’s just set up for two people or fully extended to host a dinner party, foldaway dining tables can be made to fit your needs. Plus, this multi-purpose furniture can also double up as desk space to study, work with your laptops and more in smaller homes. Do think about the seating – get fold-up or stacking chairs to pull them out when you need it as well. Or stash the chairs away in your living room space.
3. By the Window
This lovely dining space is not much wider than its window, but it is the best use of space. It has been optimized with the addition of built-in bench seating. You can even include storage under the benches so that you don’t waste the space. Make it even more elegant with colorful cushions to support your back and unique seat pads. Squeeze in a custom-built dining table between the benches. Adorn the celling with a pendant light or chandelier to make it fancy. Now, that’s what we call a lovely cozy arrangement!
4. Go Slim
Don’t let a small dining room restrict you. Maximize the space in a narrow dining room with a slim-line rectangular table. This is best for a large family or when guests visit frequently as it does full justice to limited space. Invest in a slender table that will neatly fit your dining space, inside a kitchen, conservatory or even a hallway. Tuck in the chairs elegantly, opt for wall-hung light on pivots or ceiling hung lights for effective lighting. And, lastly, accentuate the scheme with artwork in the wall and exotic table decorations to add more appeal.
5. Use the Walls Wisely
Placing furniture against the wall frees-up space and helps to minimize clutter in a dining room. Use open or floating shelves to offer flexible storage for your cutlery and crockery items. China cabinets or sideboards can get too overbearing. On the other hand, open shelves can be customized to fit your needs and more flexible than standalone pieces. Another plus, you can deck the wall with a mirror and indulge in visual trickery to make a small dining space look bigger. The mirror’s reflection can be effectively utilized to fake extra space and also bounces light around the room, making it brighter and airier.
6. Opt for Extendable Table
An extendable dining table is the best if you are hosting parties or have guests frequently. You can expand it further if needed or simply tuck it down when you don’t need it. Likewise, stackable chairs can also be stored neatly when they are not in use. Create a fun friendly diner for those Sunday brunches or Saturday night dinners with a flexible dining table that becomes large or small as you need it. You can even use stools for additional seating with easy to blend color schemes.
7. Experiment with Colours
A dining room should be vibrant and put you in the mood for eating. So, it doesn’t have to be plain or lackluster. You can make it colorful by contrasting color choices, wallpapers, and other design elements. Draw more attention to your dining space by opting for bright colors and patterns that can create a wow factor for your family or cozy candlelight dinners.
8. Counter Height Dining Tables
Convert your kitchen to a dining space with a counter height dining table that can double up as kitchen storage or dining table. They have a shelf-like appearance and are a little taller, so bar stools or chairs with slim, spindle legs are a great choice of dining chairs for this type of dining table.
Plus, this type of table can fit a large number of people if longer and is multi-functional. You can indulge in food prep while cooking in the kitchen and then easily transfer the prepared meals to gather around with family and sit down for meals. When the island is cleared away, it can also serve as a convenient workspace for all.
As homes are getting smaller, whether you have a dedicated dining space or not, these ideas can help to optimize your dining space and are perfect for Mumbai homes. Go the custom way without limiting yourself to store-bought dining sets that are very rarely flexible.
Instead, create a dining table best suited as per your needs, preferences, and style. We hope that these ideas inspire you to create the best dining space. To design custom made a dining table for your home, get in touch with us today. We will work with your requirements and come up with a novel dining table design.
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