How to Decorate Living and Dining Room Together

06 February 2023

One of the interior design trends of recent years is open spaces. Integrated environments are an architectural representation of modernity, in addition to the practicality they confer on your lifestyle. However, decorating the living and dining room together can become a challenge and some questions may arise related to the best arrangement of these two environments, which furniture to choose, and how to create different atmospheres in the space.

No need to be in doubt anymore, because today we will give you all the answers on how you can decorate your living and dining room together with sophistication and functionality. Find out everything.

1 | Divide to multiply

Start by creating and thinking of this space with two distinct areas, but which work fluidly with each other. This will help you plan environments geared towards their main purpose and make the whole projection of the interior design of the living and dining room easier for you.

1 |Dining and living room – Pontevedra Villa Project

2 | Integrated Environment – Coronado Villa Project

3 | Open Space kitchen, dining and living room – Tomar Villa Project

4 | Living and dining room and resting corner – Boutique Foz

2 | The accent piece of furniture

One of the best ways to unite two distinct spaces on one plane is to draw a visual line with a larger piece of furniture. The solution we often see happening is to place a sofa, console or tall cabinet to divide the space in half. These pieces won’t confuse but will help to subtly cause a distinction between the living and dining areas.

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3 | Rugs, the finishing touch

Adding a rug to any space is an excellent choice to bring texture, warand mth and infuse the feeling of comfort in the environment. However, we can realize that this element is equally incredible for defining and separating areas, within the same space.

TIP: The suggestion we leave for the selection of rugs is that in the living area place a rug with a larger and softer fur, even to create the effect of “cloud” and cozcosiness the time of rest.

For the dining room, we recommend a rug with shorter hair, so that in this way you can distinguish the areas and with a practical purpose of cleaning and sanitation.

1 | Dining Room – Espinho Apartment Project

2 | Transitional area with console – Oeiras Apartment Project

4 | Colour, the perfect balance

One of the secrets to having an integrated environment with the greatest possible sophistication is to build a colour palette that extends into the living and dining room. Textures are an excellent addition, along with the choice of materials, and in this sense try to keep all these elements in balance so that the environments breathe with each other.

Projects involved

Boavista Project

Marques da Silva House Project

Espinho Apartment Project

5 | Lighting to drive atmospheres

Lighting is fundamental in the composition of an elegant but equally cosy interior design. The beauty of the universe of decoration is that the various options and with different purposes for the same space. From ceiling lamlamps toable lamps as standing lamps, all these points of light will contribute to a more harmonious environment and where you will always want to be.

TIP: In the dining room, select a ceiling lamp, with a hanging chandelier. The refinement will call you to the table. For the living room, the ideal would be a floor lamp next to your armchair or a table lamp on the TV cabinet. This ensures a warmer, more intimate and subtle light, perfect for an atmosphere of conversation and relaxation.

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6 | The discreet furniture

When decorating your living and dining room together consider adding lower furniture if you are concerned about the harmony of your surroundings. Larger pieces can easily take over the whole space, causing a tiring and confusing atmosphere. The decoration of the space is totally up to your creativity.

TIP: Instead, opt for smaller and slimmer pieces to make the most of the open space. Rounder chairs, lower coffee tables, a sofa to create a division between areas, as well as sideboards with a more linear look.

The key is for the pieces to be in common to provide a connection between materials and colours, so you can mix them to create a more uniform aesthetic.