A dining room is a separate room dedicated to eating meals with family and friends in a peaceful environment conducive to enjoyment and pleasure.
In terms of the history of dining rooms, they originated from the lifestyle and domestic culture of the aristocracy and the rich and powerful in medieval times and were exclusively found in castles and stately homes. The kitchen, where meals were prepared for the masters, was located in the basement, whereas the huge dining hall was found in the representative rooms. The centre piece of the dining hall was a very long and wide table which - depending on status and position of the owner - provided room for up to 100 people.
The dining room or hall served as a deliberate and clear separation between masters and servants, with the latter taking their meals in the kitchen. At the same time, it kept the heat and smells of the kitchen from the elegant surroundings of the dining hall, where culinary delights appeared as if by magic.
During the 19th and 20th century, the "privilege" of having the kitchen as a separate room from the dining room was introduced into the homes of the upper bourgeoisie. By the 1950s, it was an established part of modern domestic culture (as long as there was sufficient space). In the traditional sense, a dining room had to be separated from the kitchen and/or living room by a door. In modern, open-plan living spaces, this separation can be achieved by using different design wallpaper models.
The eye (and other senses) should all enjoy this room, so dining areas should be furnished and decorated in a functional as well as interesting way.