If you want something that says cozy for your dining area then dinette sets are the thing to look for. You can use them for casual dining when you just don't have the space for a large dining table or you just want to have a comfortable time without all the formal to-do. Dinette sets are space saving furniture sets that make great settings for alcoves and other small eating areas in your home. Or if you have a kitchen large enough you can section off a corner for your dinette set, especially if you have some French doors that open onto a terrace or your patio.
Many homes do have eating areas built into the kitchen, where the dining room is a simple inclusion to the kitchen. No walls separate it and everything is right there in the open. This makes the room larger so that even a small table and chairs could fit comfortably to feed the family. Often you can make your dinette the focal point of the room. Doing this can help you decorate the rest of the kitchen if you are remodeling.
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Dark wood and steel are the contemporary style these days but you don't have to settle for that if it isn't your taste. Contemporary designs will make a room appear more casual though. They may seem drab and ordinary but with the right décor this kind of module can set off a room. Dark wood makes for a very sophisticated look for these styles.
Modern dining furniture is a bit different than contemporary. It can incorporate colors into the wood instead of stain. It can also be made entirely of plastic and really tone down the feel of a room. These are more family oriented than for couples without children. That's not to say that you can't find an elegant set though. But typically the modern pieces will be less expensive than the other.
For the nostalgic look you can go for the Retro look. Retro dinette sets can be fun and bright and really ignite a room. Laminate, plastic and chrome define these pieces as they are modeled after the diner furniture of the 1950's. Many of the seats have vinyl fabric with chrome frames. They also may have add-on leaves to extend table when guests arrive. These are pretty expensive though so it's best to shop around before settling.