[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-detail-5-ways-to-make-your-dining-room-look-more-expensive":3,"blog-related-5-ways-to-make-your-dining-room-look-more-expensive":33,"blog-header-categories":62},{"id":4,"slug":5,"title":6,"subtitle":7,"bodyHtml":8,"heroImageUrl":9,"heroImageAlt":7,"authorName":10,"authorImageUrl":7,"publishedDt":11,"categories":12,"tags":16,"products":26,"inlineProducts":27,"seo":28},639,"5-ways-to-make-your-dining-room-look-more-expensive","5 Easy Ways to Design a Luxurious, Inviting Dining Room",null,"\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">Memories are made around the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/dining-tables?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=expensivedining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">dining table\u003C/a>. Whether it's sharing a meal while spilling gossip with your bffs, catching up with cousins you haven't seen in a while, or listening to your uncle tell that same story he tells every year, we cherish the time we spend in the dining room with our friends and family. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: left;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">There's never a bad time to get your \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/dining-room?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=expensivedining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">dining room\u003C/a> looking the best that it can be. So today on the blog, we're sharing our top tips on how to make your dining room look expensive, elevated and wonderfully inviting. Enjoy!\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/studio?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=expensivedining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32590 size-full\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/02_05_25_DB_Blog_Banner-1.gif\" alt=\"banner\" width=\"1200\" height=\"300\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 24pt;\">\u003Cb>1. Add Statement Lighting to Your Dining Room\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp class=\"p1\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">Buying a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Category/Lighting?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=expensivedining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan class=\"s2\">new lighting fixture\u003C/span>\u003C/a> is a small investment, but if you’re going to splurge on anything for the dining room (besides your table, naturally), it should be for beautiful lighting. More often than not, the chandelier above a dining table is at the center of the room and draws the eye's focus, so you want to make sure your guests are focusing on something special. A \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/chandeliers?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=expensivedining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan class=\"s2\">gorgeous chandelier\u003C/span>\u003C/a> can add that extra sparkle your space needs. Here are a few tips for hanging your dining room chandelier:\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 18pt;\">\u003Cstrong>Height\u003C/strong> \u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">Hang your chandelier so that its lowest point is 30-34 inches from the tabletop (we always suggest leaning toward the higher end of this margin).\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Ch3>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 18pt;\">\u003Cstrong>Diameter\u003C/strong> \u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">The diameter for a chandelier hung over a table should be one foot less than the width of the tabletop to avoid hitting heads. If you want to place two smaller chandeliers over a long table, choose a diameter that’s about one-third of the width of the table.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/blog/kathy-kuo-home-design-spotlight-modern-regency-in-westchester/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=expensivedining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33304\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Bubble-Chandelier-Dining-Room-1.jpg\" alt=\"A dining room with blue grasscloth wallpaper, a resin bubble chandelier, mahogany dining table, and blue velvet dining chairs\" width=\"1220\" height=\"1519\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 18pt;\">Shop the Look\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/159948-Alaine-Updated-Traditional-Dark-Extendable-Rectangular-Dining-Table?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=expensivedining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33609\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/product_159948_1.jpg\" alt=\"extendable brown rectangular dining table\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/26672-Oly-Studio-Muriel-Clear-Resin-Bubbled-Chandelier?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=expensivedining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33606\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/product_26672.jpg\" alt=\"resin bubble chandelier\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/21623-Normandy-Modern-Classic-Gold-Leaf-Metal-Clear-Glass-Bar-Cart?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=expensivedining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33605\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/product_21623.jpg\" alt=\"Gold leaf and glass two-tier bar cart\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 24pt;\">\u003Cb>2. Find the Perfect Fine China for Your Table\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp class=\"p1\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">Remember those gorgeous, artisan heirloom plates that got passed down to you when you got married? Where are they again? ...because it's time to dust them off. Lots of people have beautiful \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Category/dining-and-bar?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=expensivedining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan class=\"s2\">dining accessories\u003C/span>\u003C/a> or family heirloom pieces that go untouched, living somewhere in the dark recesses of the curio cabinet. \u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp class=\"p1\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">We understand that these pieces are special and not for daily use, but when you want to elevate the look of your dining room, show off these great pieces and give them their chance to shine! And if you haven’t updated your serveware in a while, make this year the year you do and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Category/dining-and-bar?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=expensivedining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan class=\"s2\">shop our collection at Kathy Kuo Home\u003C/span>\u003C/a>.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp class=\"p1\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">Can't remember the formal way to set a table? Read a quick refresh \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/blog/how-to-set-a-table-for-your-fall-gatherings/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here\u003C/a>.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/blog/rosewood-drawing-room-dining-room/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=expensivedining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33432\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/ThanksgivingDining_JuliskaForestWalkPlates_MilesGoldCandleHolder_JohnRichardBerriesRoses_1080x1350.jpg\" alt=\"An extendable dining table is set for Thanksgiving dinner with chargers, plates, Juliska glasses, and tapered candles\" width=\"1220\" height=\"1525\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Shop the Look\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/167139-Juliska-Forest-Walk-Animal-French-Cafe-Au-Lait-Ceramic-Salad-Plate-Set-of?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=expensivedining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33455\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/product_167139.jpg\" alt=\"Juliska animal ceramic salad plate set of 4\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/96507-Juliska-Amalia-Light-Body-Modern-Classic-Clear-Bohemian-Red-Wine-Glass?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=expensivedining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33608\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/product_96507.jpg\" alt=\"Juliska Bohemian red wine glass\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/167140-Juliska-Forest-Walk-French-Country-Cafe-Au-Lait-Ceramic-Dinner-Plate?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=expensivedining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33611\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/product_167140.jpg\" alt=\"Juliska ceramic dinner plate\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 24pt;\">\u003Cb>3. Mix Styles in Your Dining Room\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp class=\"p1\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">When it comes to dining rooms, the truth of the matter is that a lot of them just look the same. Everyone knows what a traditional dining room with a table and chairs will look like. One easy way to change it up and instantly elevate your dining space is to choose dining chairs from different styles for a fun and eclectic (but still cohesive) room.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp class=\"p1\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">If you're wary of the mismatched look, consider replacing just the two end chairs; the result will provide more visual interest than a traditional dining room set, but there will still be symmetry to give your dining room that gracious, classically composed look.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/blog/organic-modern-family-friendly-nashville-interior-design-reveal/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=expensivedining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33316\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/oval-dining-table-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A modern dining table with an oval dining table, black geometric sideboard, and woven rattan dining chairs\" width=\"1220\" height=\"813\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/h3>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Shop the Look\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/71325-Paris-Rustic-Lodge-Brown-Acacia-Wood-Oval-Dining-Table-W?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=expensivedining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-28198 size-full\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Paris-Rustic-Lodge-Brown-Acacia-Wood-Oval-Dining-Table.jpg\" alt=\"brown acaica wood oval dining table\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/26516-Ian-Modern-Classic-Gold-Stainless-Steel-Round-Wall-Mirror-Large?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=expensivedining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-31836\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/product_26516.jpg\" alt=\"gold round wall mirror\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/57720-Villa-House-Raleigh-Coastal-Natural-Linen-Brown-Mahogany-Wood-Cane-Dining-Side-Chair?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=expensivedining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-28089 size-full\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Villa-House-Raleigh-Coastal-Natural-Linen-Brown-Mahogany-Wood-Cane-Dining-Side-Chair.jpg\" alt=\"brown mahogany and cane dining chair\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">4. Combine Different Chairs for a Glam Effect\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp class=\"p1\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">If your design style is a bit more daring (which we highly encourage!), you can carefully combine three or more different types of chairs for a striking effect. \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">The key is the right combination of silhouettes and materials. Try to pick pieces that speak the same visual language—even if they're working with contrasting styles. Pair a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/dining-tables\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan class=\"s2\">traditional table\u003C/span>\u003C/a> with \u003Cspan class=\"s2\">acrylic chairs\u003C/span>. Or buy \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/CollectionList/Modern-Classic~dining-tables\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan class=\"s2\">a modern table\u003C/span>\u003C/a> and flank it with \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Upholstery/159515-Marielle-Willow-Green-Velvet-Vintage-White-Dining-Side-Chair?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=expensivedining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan class=\"s2\">French country dining chairs\u003C/span>\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/113639-Fatima-Mid-Century-Modern-Beige-Upholstered-Brown-Wood-Dining-Bench?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=expensivedining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan class=\"s2\">a mid-century style bench\u003C/span>\u003C/a>. \u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp class=\"p1\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">You also want to make sure the chairs have equal visual weight. For \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">all dining chair combinations, the biggest concern is seat height. Seat height should be equal across chairs so that diners are all at the same level.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/blog/luxurious-modern-organic-downtown-manhattan-interior-design-reveal/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=expensivedining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33601\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Tribeca-dining-room.jpg\" alt=\"A New York City dining room with upholstered chairs, a black oval dining table, and a gold chandelier\" width=\"1220\" height=\"1525\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Shop the Look\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/122491-Paris-Rustic-Lodge-Black-Acacia-Wood-Oval-Dining-Table?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=expensivedining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33297\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/product_122491_1.jpg\" alt=\"Black oval wood dining table\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/148515-Visual-Comfort-Studio-Dianna-Mid-Century-Satin-Brass-Light-Linear-Chandelier?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=expensivedining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33299\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/product_148515.jpg\" alt=\"Brass candlelight chandelier\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/46537-Amir-Modern-Blue-Velvet-Upholstered-Brushed-Gold-Dining-Side-Chair-Set-of?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=expensivedining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33607\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/product_46537.jpg\" alt=\"Blue and gold upholstered dining chair\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 24pt;\">\u003Cb>5. Revamp Your Dining Room with a Rug\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cp class=\"p1\">\u003Cspan class=\"s1\" style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">The rug (if there even is one) may be one of the most overlooked details of the dining room… but it makes all the difference. Ground the room with an interesting print or color that brings the room together. Your guests will appreciate the soft underfoot feeling as well. Not sure what rug size is right for the size of your dining room? Check out our handy infographic \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/blog/how-to-have-a-perfectly-scaled-dining-room/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here on the blog\u003C/a>, and then head over to shop our rugs \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/rugs?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=expensivedining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan class=\"s2\">online here\u003C/span>\u003C/a>.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProdGroup/rustic-provencal?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=expensivedining\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33600\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Green-Dining-Room.jpg\" alt=\"An elegant dining room with green upholstered chairs, pendant lights, an oak dining table, and a set of china cabinets\" width=\"1220\" height=\"871\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Shop the Look\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; 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