The dining room has undergone tremendous change over time as a space where people meet to share meals and create memories.

Dressers Or Bureaus Provide Unique Yet Useful Storage ... A perfect solution for a smaller dining room without enough space to add larger pieces of furniture is a simple bar cabinet.

Next, think about the base of your dining table. "A sculptural base, trestle style or pedestal can add a unique design element and create more leg room making the space feel more open," Petersen said.