Dramatic Dining Rooms, Part 1

Making an impression is central to dramatic style, so the intimate
setting of a dining room is the perfect place to express your creative
flair- and to revel in the riches of color, pattern, and texture.
Dramatic style provides you with a bold canvas, whether your tastes
are sleek and contemporary or steeped in the glamour and history of a
period look. Ambiance is important in any dining room, and creating a
setting where your guests have a sense of well-being underlines its
success. However, the mood in a dramatic dining room or dining area
goes further, bestowing a sense of occasion and making any meal served
in the room a memorable, almost theatrical experience. The success of
the style relies on an imaginative approach rather than a large budget
- creating a great visual effect is what matters. Capitalize on the
attributes of the room, such as its natural light, height, or size.
Even a particularly small dining room can be an advantage because you
can emphasize its cozy, intimate atmosphere. Highlight any key
elements: extravagant drapes in luxurious velvets, silks, or brocades;
crystal glass and sleek, gleaming tableware; large, ornate mirrors and
candlesticks; and the most important element of all, strong, bold
color combinations....

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