Here are some short pointers:
1. choose a space near the window, or with lots of ligth; if there isn't one them bring morea lamp in the area.
2. red is a colour that restaurants use, because it stimulates your apetite sences...think about it :)
3. decoarate the space with colours or objects that your family or your friends like; even pictures
of your trips, or fun times, because they always bring nice conversation moments when eating together.
4.please choose comfortable chairs if you want to keep a your dinner party guests longer ....:)
5. it is usefull to have a cupboard with glasses and extra plates near by.
6. if you enjoy it, try to integrate a wine bottles suport near your table.
To make you visualise your space, here are some examples i found on the web. Enjoy!
