Interior Design in the Flathead Valley: Dining Rooms
Interior design for dining rooms includes furniture, lighting, décor, and finding the right dining room window treatments. At The Blind Guy near Kalispell, MT, we carry Hunter Douglas, Graber, Alta, and Norman window treatments that could fit your space perfectly. Continue reading to learn some tips for dining room design.

Consider How You Want to Use the Space
Do you want a formal space for hosting large parties or business dinners? Do you want a semi-casual space for family and friends? Do you want to have large holiday parties? Will the kids be joining you in the dining room? Thinking through these questions will help you design the space stylishly.
Think through various aspects of interior design for your dining room, like:
- How large of a table you’ll need
- The amount of seating you need
- If you want a casual, semi-casual, or formal atmosphere
- What colors you prefer
Make the Table the Focal Point
Your table and chairs should reflect your interior design. For dining rooms, a traditional wood table could be a great fit if you have a modern farmhouse, contemporary, Bohemian, or Scandinavian style. A glass or metal table could complete a modern or industrial interior design. Either way, make your table a focal point.
Consider bench seating, comfortable wood chairs, or mismatched seating for a casual space, or comfortable, upholstered chairs for a formal dining room. You can add decorative items to your table, like candlesticks, centerpieces, and a trestle. When the table is set, the dishes and glasses should also reflect your style, contributing to the aesthetic.
Play with Artificial Lighting
Dining room lighting contributes to the atmosphere. Select a chandelier or pendant light to hang over the table. You could also choose candelabras, candles, and wall sconces. If you have natural light, think through the best places for your artificial light so you can still see after sunset. You can also select dining room lighting fixtures that coordinate with your home’s interior design.
Select the Right Window Treatments
Window treatments contribute to the atmosphere of your dining room and provide excellent light control and UV protection. Consider rich, heavy fabrics and cellular shades or Roman shades for a formal style, and choose lighter fabrics with patterns or designs to keep it more casual. Any shades will work, including roller shades or woven shades.
Similarly, wood blinds or shutters are a wonderful choice for formal and casual styles, and they provide an excellent backdrop in any room. Drapery either stand-alone or over another treatment, includes color, texture, and pattern, which can liven up any room and is a wonderful choice for both options.
Contact us for Dining Room Window Treatments
Selecting dining room décor and dining room window treatments is a key part of finding stunning interior design for dining rooms. At The Blind Guy, we can help you find the best dining room window treatments. We’ll go to your home and show you what they look like, along with the fabrics, various colors and materials, and the wood, including the paint and stain colors. This lets you customize the window coverings to your interior design.
Request your in-home consultation by calling or filling out our contact form. We proudly serve the greater Flathead area, including Kalispell, Bigfork, Whitefish, Columbia Falls, West Glacier, Ronan, Plains, Condon, Rollins, and Polson, MT. Contact us today!