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6 steps to the perfect dining room

Make a feature out of a dining area in a living room with a bold feature wall, a rich accent colour and smart accessories that create an Oriental theme

Make an impact with bold pattern

A feature wall behind the dining table is decorated in an elegant patterned wallpaper, which creates an eye-catching backdrop and helps define the dining area in the room.
Pillemont wallpaper, £33 per roll, Sanderson

Shop for colourful dinnerware

Plain white plates are brightened up by introducing a few bold pieces in an accent colour.
Bowls, 99p each; side plates, 99p each; wine glasses, £5.49 for two; all IKEA

Get shelves organised

Pile up decorative plates and glasses to bring order to your display and use matching baskets to hide smaller items.

Increase the sense of space

A mirror breaks up a large expanse of wall, reflects light and helps to increase the feeling of space in the area. A modern style like this complements the Oriental theme. Mirror,
£120, KHome range, Bhs

Dress the table

This beats the plain white tablecloth hands down for a bit of glitz and glamour. It also means you can show off a beautiful wooden tabletop. Shimmer Hyacinth table runner,
£15, The Pier

Co-ordinate the scheme

Accessories such as a lampshade are a great opportunity to repeat accent colours - and this shade is seriously stylish.
Santiago light shade, £10, Next

For more dining room ideas from house to home, go to Housetohome.co.uk

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