As with any room in your home, decluttering is the first step. Remove any furniture you don't use, swap out old tablecloths with new ones, and get rid of anything that doesn't make you happy when you see it.

A significant change in the room layout can make all the difference. Maybe your dining room is currently long and narrow, but it would be better if it were wider with seating at both ends. It might be time to move that table to another room like the living room or put it against the wall in the kitchen. You could also try making your dining table into another surface like a desk or an ottoman coffee table. You could even have a spare dining room table for when you have guests over and need more space. If you don't want to go through the hassle of rearranging your furniture, you can add a few new pieces to freshen up the look of your dining room. Adding a mirror, artwork, candles, or plants will add instant style while being budget-friendly. If you have enough space, adding a bench or armchair is a great idea as well!

One of the cheapest and easiest ways to refresh your dining room is to update your chairs. They may not be the first thing you think of when it comes to updating a room, but there are lots of ways that you can change up your chairs. You could paint them a new colour, add some new fabric (or even vinyl), add some new upholstery, or even make them into something completely different, like an ottoman, bench or knocker chairs. If you wanted to go the extra distance, you could take apart the chair and reupholster it in a different fabric or pattern. The possibilities are endless!

Adding texture with different fabrics, materials and colours can make a room more attractive. One way to do this is by adding pillows with different patterns to the furniture you already have. If your fabric is patterned, mix it up with solid colours. You could also mix up prints, like using stripes on the table cloth or mixing floral prints with geometric prints for a splash of colour.

One of the easiest ways to make your dining room feel new is to change the lighting. Pick a light fixture that complements your interior design, and you will instantly make the room seem brighter and more inviting. Go for a pendant or chandelier style if you want to create a glamorous look, or pick something with clean lines if you prefer a more minimalistic appearance.