Proof that good things come in small packages? The small dining room ideas below. Some of the best restaurants in the world are more like bonbons than tiered layer cakes. Equally appetizing, but on a more intimate scale. And while our own homes don't always resemble a Michelin Star restaurant, we can gather ideas from them for our own dining rooms. Small dining rooms can be every bit as delicious as large ones—sometimes even more so. We spoke with designers about small dining room ideas that have a big impact, so you can you make your space feel grand no matter then square footage. How do you make a small dining room feel larger? “A small dining room can feel larger by enveloping it all in one color or even tenting the space,” says New Orleans–based designer Chad Graci . “Don’t forget: Mirrors add depth and dimension.” Graci also suggests considering a small space dining room that does double duty. “For instance, a tiny dining room lined with bookshelves can double as an intimate study or lounge as well.…