Dine in Style

Whether you love to entertain or have simple gatherings around the dining table in the evening for a family meal, you will want to create a dining space that you can enjoy.

EXPERT ADVICE

Because so many of us now have our dining space in (or just next door to) our kitchens, you need to establish décor that feels linked but still distinct. That way, they’ll feel harmonious, but you’ll better sense the change in atmosphere from busy kitchen to relaxed dining. Your colours and materials are some of the best tools you can use to do that. Create connections between the two areas – like a cabinet colour echoed on a few painted chairs, or an oak dining table referenced with oak chopping boards in the kitchen – just keep them subtle. neptune.com

Read more in the November issue…