Dining room art decor will enrich your daily mealtimes. From a painting on the wall to accessories that decorate the table, let the power of art transform your dining space into a wonderful space.
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How to Choose Dining Art
-Select the size that best suits your space
-Color coordination tips
Recommended Art Styles
-Modern Art
-Botanical art
-Photo art
Decorating techniques
-Tips for wall displays
-How to combine with accessories
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How to Choose Dining Art
-Select the size that best suits your space
Is this painting the right size?
When decorating a dining room with art, many people struggle with choosing the right size. In fact, choosing the right size is key to creating a beautiful space.
If you choose a piece that is too large, your dining room will feel cramped. On the other hand, if it is too small, your artwork may end up getting lost in the space. So, what is the ideal size?
Professional interior designers recommend a width of 70-80% of the dining table, which is the golden ratio, and creates a space that is both aesthetically pleasing and comfortable.
Furthermore, the way you choose will also depend on the height of your ceiling. For low ceilings, choose horizontal artwork to make the space appear larger. For high ceilings, choose vertical artwork to create a sense of vertical expansion.
Another popular decoration method these days is the "gallery wall." By combining multiple small pieces of art, you can create a unique space that is uniquely yours. This will turn your everyday mealtime into a special occasion, like being at a stylish cafe.
-Color coordination tips
"Choosing a color is difficult..."
Many people have similar concerns, right? In fact, there are some useful tips to know when it comes to color coordination for art. This time, we will introduce the secrets to color selection that are also used by professional interior designers.
First of all, it's important to balance the colors of the wallpaper and furniture, which are the main focus of the room. In particular, compatibility with the color of the dining table and chairs greatly affects the impression of the space. However, if everything is too much the same color, it can feel a bit lacking... In that case, try adding a little "playfulness."
There are two main ways to use colors. One is the "tone-on-tone" method. By using the same color scheme throughout, you can create a high-quality space that feels like a hotel. The other is to boldly incorporate an accent color. In fact, choosing a color that is complementary to the color of the room can actually create a surprisingly harmonious atmosphere.
What's even more wonderful is choosing colors that match the season: soft pastels in spring, refreshing blues in summer, deep colors in autumn, and warm hues in winter... Wouldn't it be nice to create a space that lets you feel the four seasons through art?
Recommended Art Styles
-Modern Art
The appeal of modern art lies in its free expression: abstract shapes and bold colors stimulate the viewer's imagination, transforming everyday mealtimes into special experiences.
One thing we would like to highlight in particular is the effect of modern art in a simple dining space. By displaying just one piece of vividly colored art in a space based on white, a sophisticated atmosphere reminiscent of a gallery is created.
Another appealing feature of modern art is that it shows different expressions depending on the season and time of day. It gives off a different impression when illuminated by the soft light of morning and the warm light of dusk. It will truly become a "living" piece of interior decor that will fit into your life.
-Botanical art
Botanical art has a mysterious charm. Each flower and leaf, painted with a delicate touch, seems to be filled with life. Why not incorporate artwork that lets you feel the breath of nature into your dining room?
Mealtime will be transformed into a special experience, as if you were in a garden restaurant surrounded by greenery. The botanical illustrations, which allow you to feel the changing of the seasons, will show you different expressions with each passing season. Cherry blossoms and magnolias in spring, sunflowers and roses in summer, autumn leaves and fruit in autumn, pine and camellia in winter... You can feel close to the workings of nature all year round.
Even more fascinating is the effect that botanical art has on our mind and body. Works based on green are said to have a relaxing effect and naturally stimulate the appetite. The vitality of plants is also said to give us positive energy. This will make your daily meals more fulfilling and pleasant.
-Photo art
Photographic art has a mysterious charm that transforms our everyday lives into special moments. For example, having breakfast while looking at a photograph of the mountains shrouded in morning mist makes you feel like you're at a luxurious resort hotel. Also, still life photographs of seasonal flowers and fruits can add a richer touch to mealtimes.
One thing to pay particular attention to is the diverse range of expression that only photography can offer. By choosing black and white photography, you can create a modern and chic atmosphere with the deep contrast of light and shadow. On the other hand, color photography will brighten up the space with its vibrant colors and bring vitality to the dining table.
Thanks to the evolution of smartphones, we are now in an age where we can take photos that rival those of professionals. It might be a great idea to display a memorable photo you have taken as a work of art. A spectacular view you saw on a family trip, or a memorable landscape... Photographs capturing such precious moments will surely make your daily mealtimes more fulfilling.
Decorating techniques
-Tips for wall displays
The techniques for hanging art on walls are actually quite complex. We'll answer questions like, "At what height should I hang it?" and "How much space should I leave between pieces?", and introduce the secrets used by professional interior designers.
The first thing to consider is eye height. Ideally, the center of the artwork should be about 150-160cm from the floor. At this height, the artwork will naturally catch your eye whether you're standing or sitting. In the dining room in particular, it's important to find a height that allows you to enjoy the artwork at your leisure while eating.
When displaying artwork above a dining table, it is important to allow space for the art to breathe. By leaving a space of about 20-30cm between the table and the artwork, you can create a sophisticated atmosphere reminiscent of a stylish restaurant.
There's actually a little trick to a gallery wall, where multiple pieces are displayed. Combining pieces of different sizes creates a pleasant rhythm, almost like music. Also, leaving about 5-10cm between each piece will create a beautiful, unified finish.
-How to combine with accessories
The combination of art and accessories creates a beautiful symphony of harmony, with each element complementing the other, transforming the entire space into an enchanting stage.
For example, try placing a slender vase next to a large abstract painting. The way the flower's shadow falls on the wall will make it seem as if it is part of the artwork. Also, place a glass object on the table that reflects the colors of the artwork. The glass will shine in the light, adding depth and movement to the space.
Even more wonderful is the seasonal decoration: pale-colored ceramics in spring, cool wind chimes in summer, warm wooden accessories in autumn, and candle holders that emit a soft glow in winter. In this way, you can create a space that allows you to feel the changing of the seasons while enjoying the relationship between art and accessories.
The important thing is to never pack in too much. By consciously leaving space, each element will complement the others, creating a more sophisticated space. This is the idea of "subtractive interior design."
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In this way, incorporating art into your dining room can make your daily mealtimes even more special. From choosing the size to how you display it, a little ingenuity can make a big difference to the space. Why not try living with art that is uniquely yours?
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Author: Shiori
FROM ARTIST management staff. They write feature articles and columns, and provide operational support from an artist's perspective.
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CEO of BUSCA LLC. Head of FROM ARTIST. Started his career as a marketer, he worked for a business company and an advertising agency before going independent. He completed marketing-related programs at several graduate schools and business schools, including the University of California, Berkeley and London Business School. He also completed the MBA core curriculum at Macquarie University and studied the importance of art in education at the University of British Columbia.
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