The nature of dining, entertaining and family meals has certainly shifted in recent decades,” says interior designer Justine Wilson from Vault Interiors.
Modern living is all about on-the-go convenience so trends have changed with regards to how we dine within our homes.
As open-plan living has become more prevalent in Indian homes.
The formal lounge room is no longer a staple in modern homes and it seems the dining room has gone the same way.
While the formal dining room might be on the way out, the dining table remains. But its role has certainly changed over the years — it’s now just as likely to be used for homework or craft projects.
The dining table has become a multipurpose space but even if it is cleared away just two nights a week and a meal is shared, then it is still a win. The dining table is, and always will be, the hub of the home and I love that families come together and can share a meal.
I don’t know that you can avoid it and maybe that’s not such a bad thing, when you have an open plan house you are accepting that your home life is a mixture of social activity, noise, light and so on.
A lot of our customers are now incorporating study spaces off their kitchens so they can feel like they are still surrounded by family. When friends come over, you can close off the study to hide the clutter that homework and craft projects involve.
We have a love affair with alfresco dining which is only getting stronger as our homes become increasingly connected with the outdoors via stacker doors, server windows and outdoor kitchens.
As the warmer weather kicks in, moving dining outdoors makes sense, as long as your outdoor setting is in good condition.
If you’re considering an outdoor kitchen this summer, ensure your space is conducive to everything you want to achieve and stick with the same design principles you would apply indoors.
Your outdoor table should be big enough to accommodate your family comfortably as well as any extra guests.
Comfy chairs are a must and it always pays to invest in quality as your furniture will be constantly exposed the elements and less expensive pieces may age faster than expected.