We will now look at a number of different ways for decorating a dining room to give it awhole new lease on life, without breaking the bank.

1.Why not cover the table with some fabric in order to hide any ugly surfaces?  Youcould then use the colors in the fabric as the basis for the new décor for the room.

2.The use of inexpensive accessories will help to change the whole appearance ofyour dining room.  Get some candles and candleholders in order to provide adifferent look and feel to your room.

3.Why not make a wall hanging for the room.  If you can, purchase some Chineseposters (these are inexpensive) as they are easy to turn into wall hangings.

4.Why not see if where you live has a furniture bank.  This is where you can arrangeto drop off any old pieces of furniture that you have and no longer want. Then allyou need to do is choose a piece from what they have there to replace the pieceyou have donated.  You may find the ideal dining table and chairs that you wantfor the theme of your room.

5.The rule of three.  Instead of placing items together as even numbered groups, doit in odd numbered groups instead.  Where 2 candlesticks together looksymmetrical, by adding a bowl or another smaller candlestick holder, you will givethe element of surprise.  Plus, by mixing colors and textures in order to formgroups of three in a room, it will provide you with a whole new look also.

6.As previously mentioned, when looking to redecorate your living room, move thefurniture.  You can also do this in your dining room.  Instead of the table beinghorizontal to the walls, why not place it in the room at an angle (but make sureyou have enough space to walk round it).  Also, move any cupboards etc., awayfrom walls, and instead place these in corners of the room at angles.  By doingthis, you are giving your dining room a whole new look.

7.Why not build and attach a fold down shelf to one of your dining room walls?  Itwill certainly make it easier for you when entertaining, and can be used as a buffetarea also.

8.How about giving your dining room cabinets a new lease on life and paint them toaccentuate the color of the room?  Check at your local paint supply store or DIYstore, as well as online for advice on how to paint unusual surfaces.

9.Use a mirror in order to create light and space in your dining room.  Frame one insuch a way that it creates a mock window.  You could even use one by placing itbehind some artistic belongings in order to highlight them from all sides.

10. If your dining room chairs are looking a little tired and dated, then cover themwith slipcovers &why not try making some covers yourself?  Why not purchaseanother tablecloth or two that matches the one you use for your table, andupholster them in this as well?

11. Finally, why not repaint the room?  You do not need to do the whole room, justpaint one or two walls with an accent color.  Maybe go for a color which willaccent all the various aspects of the room, and integrates well with any softfurnishings that you have.