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Ideas for small dining rooms

A small dining room can do it all with a few smart choices. A round table keeps movement easy, and separate spots for dining and chatting make the space flexible. Utilise the walls for storage and personality by adding shelves, boxes, and a personal touch, such as family photos. Good lighting sets the mood, while curtains, cushions, and low‑maintenance plants add warmth and colour. 

A dining space with four GRÖTÅN chairs in Tibbleby dark beige, placed around a wooden table with flowers and shelves above.

A dining table and chairs you can rely on

The round GRÖTÅN table is made for everyday life: sleek, sturdy, and easy to move around. Its solid-wood top gives it a timeless feel, and it comes in two sizes to suit your space. The matching chairs have a curved wooden back and a strong metal frame, plus removable, machine‑washable seat covers for stress‑free spills. A comfortable, durable, and affordable setup that’s built to last. 

Gallery wall, home edition

Look up instead of searching for counter space. Turn your walls into a personal canvas for wedding photos, kids’ drawings, old posters, basically anything you love. A gallery wall lets styles and eras mix freely, so play with shapes, frames, and artwork until it tells your story. And frame whatever you like; if you call it art, it is. 

A video of a wall with picture frames, posters, photos and other art items.

Gallery wall, home edition

Look up instead of searching for counter space. Turn your walls into a personal canvas for wedding photos, kids’ drawings, old posters, basically anything you love. A gallery wall lets styles and eras mix freely, so play with shapes, frames, and artwork until it tells your story. And frame whatever you like; if you call it art, it is. 

Storage that’s high on style and low on clutter

The HAUGA high cabinet offers open shelves for display and quick access, plus closed storage to hide clutter. Its height makes smart use of vertical space in a small room. Use boxes or baskets to organise activities, and add realistic artificial plants for a touch of green without the upkeep. 

A room featuring HAUGA high cabinet with 2 doors in white, decorated with jars, boxes, plants and books on shelves.

Storage that’s high on style and low on clutter

The HAUGA high cabinet offers open shelves for display and quick access, plus closed storage to hide clutter. Its height makes smart use of vertical space in a small room. Use boxes or baskets to organise activities, and add realistic artificial plants for a touch of green without the upkeep. 

Lighting up the mood, any mood

Good lighting transforms both the mood and function of your home. Use bright ambient light for active moments and softer tones to unwind. Add task lighting for reading or projects, and keep clip‑on lamps handy to place wherever needed. Dimmers help you switch from focused to relaxed in seconds, making the room feel bigger and your routines easier. 

Make room for relaxation (and a snack)

You don’t need much space to unwind — just a cosy sofa, soft cushions, and a warm blanket. SONHULT nest tables make it even easier: pull one out for tea or a treat, use the other for games or books, and slide them back together when you’re done. Neat, simple, and always ready for the next moment. 

Curtains that let the light in – and keep it out

Want daylight privacy and fewer screen reflections? MATILDA sheer curtains do the trick, while MAJGULL room‑darkening curtains make nights perfectly dark. Curtains add warmth and style, and a bit of greenery helps too — artificial plants give colour without any maintenance. 

MATILDA sheer curtain in white hanging on window, with sunlight filtering through next to yellow curtain and plant.

Curtains that let the light in – and keep it out

Want daylight privacy and fewer screen reflections? MATILDA sheer curtains do the trick, while MAJGULL room‑darkening curtains make nights perfectly dark. Curtains add warmth and style, and a bit of greenery helps too — artificial plants give colour without any maintenance. 

Table décor that lasts through the year(s)

Give your wooden table a soft refresh with these recycled green‑glass vases in three sizes. Add artificial flowers for a fresh, low‑maintenance look, mix the vase heights for vibrancy, and swap the blooms with the seasons. The result is a calm, welcoming atmosphere with a touch of old‑world charm. 

Everyday meals, dressed up

Nice dining only needs good flavours and good company. With a bit of presentation, it easily becomes “fine dining”. Mix colours and textures that complement each other, like colourful bowls on a dark solid-wood GRÖTÅN table paired with green PELARKAKTUS dinnerware. Skip the tablecloth and let the table shine for a relaxed, end‑of‑day setup. 

A wooden dining table with PELARKAKTUS side plates in green, set alongside cutlery, napkins, glasses and salad bowl.

Everyday meals, dressed up

Nice dining only needs good flavours and good company. With a bit of presentation, it easily becomes “fine dining”. Mix colours and textures that complement each other, like colourful bowls on a dark solid-wood GRÖTÅN table paired with green PELARKAKTUS dinnerware. Skip the tablecloth and let the table shine for a relaxed, end‑of‑day setup.