Six Southern designers are sharing their thoughts on what items are best kept out of the dining room.

We asked Southern designers to share their thoughts on items that should be kept our of the dining room.

Harsh Overhead Lighting

Figler recommends keeping overhead lighting on dimmers and purchasing warm white bulbs.

Dining Room Design With Traditional Touches

Credit:Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Barbara Schmidt

Do not use anything over 2700 Kelvinyoull thank yourself later.

Pet Crates

The dining room shouldnt double as your pups abode!

I would focus on art and mirrors for dining room wall decorating.

Nicola McLaughlin San Antonio, TX Home Dining Room

Credit: Photo: Laurey W. Glenn; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller

Dallas Tudor Dining Room