Your dining room is more than a place to eat dinner. It’s a place for conversations, catching up, and reconnecting with friends and family. Whether your dream dining room is formal or more casual, it’s up to you what style it has. Custom built homes in Indianapolis range from sleek and modern to rustic and charming. Your custom home builder will be able to help you design and build a home with the dining room you’ve always dreamed of. To help you get started with ideas, here are a few suggestions:
Colors and Patterns
One of the first places to start with your dining room design is with the colors and patterns. Thinking simple and elegant? Maybe white and gray with simple patterns is perfect for your dining room. If you’re looking for modern and chic, then bright colors and bold patterns can make your dining room a conversation piece.
Table Styles
Round and small. Long and narrow. Wood or metal. Farmhouse or modern. You’ll probably be surprised at how many different styles of dining room tables are out there. Knowing what you like and don’t like will help you find the perfect table. It’s important to keep in mind the colors and patterns you picked for the room. You don’t want your table to clash with the colors in the room.
Types of Lighting
Lighting is crucial for any room, but can really set the tone of the dining room. If your dining room gets a lot of natural light, then a traditional chandelier may not be your best option. Don’t be afraid to get creative with lighting. Consider recessed can lights or even floor lamps. If you do want a chandelier, make sure it matches the rest of the room. For instance, you don’t want a rustic looking antler chandelier in your dining room, if everything else is sleek and modern. Instead, consider a pendant chandelier.
Creative and Unique Shelving
The builder you are working with should have tons of experience with custom built homes in Indianapolis, so it shouldn’t be difficult for them to install creative and unique shelving options. From built-in shelves that house your favorite dishes and servingware to hanging reclaimed wood shelves showcasing dishes, there are a lot of options. In a more rustic looking dining room, rough sawn wood can create the perfect look you want.
Custom Door
You may not have thought about your doorways too much, but for a room like your dining room, the doorways set the stage and tone for the room. For example, if you’ve used classic French doors to separate your dining room from the rest of the house, then you’ll want to make sure your dining room also has a classic feeling to it. For rustic dining rooms with farm tables, consider using a sliding barn door. Custom built homes in Indianapolis have all kinds of kinds of doors leading into the dining room, so don’t be afraid to think outside of the box!
Are you ready to get started on your custom home or have questions about the home building process? At Hamilton Homes, we’d love to hear about your custom home ideas!
