Preparing a Dinner Table for Success
Decorating your dinner table is a fun task that can make or break your dinner party. Everyone who sits down for a meal is going to enjoy a beautifully decorated table. Whether you're hanging out on bar stools in a breakfast nook or you're serving up a meal on an antique, solid wood dining table (that just so happens to match your coffee table), these home decor tips can take your table from everyday to stylish.
If you want to be the host that does the most, decorating your table based on the weather and seasons is sure to impress. Think pastels, florals, and white for a spring brunch, or deep blues for a summertime dinner on the back patio. Fall and winter, on the other hand, call for a cozy, comforting vibe. Earthy warm tones, such as dark browns and deep reds will give your table setting that welcoming feel.
Of course, you should also always adhere to your personal style when you're designing the perfect dinner table. If the modern farmhouse dining look is your thing, make sure that you're aligning your color scheme with that natural wood dining room furniture and those sleek lines. If you're all about that contemporary modern style that seems to be trending everywhere, make sure that the tableware you choose goes with your classy marble-top table and those minimalist dining chairs.
No matter what atmosphere you are trying to achieve, here are some foolproof tips to decorating your dinner table.
All the Little Things
Another fun little decorating tip for your dinner table is to include little objects or knick-knacks to really make it feel personal. Of course, this doesn't work as a space-saving measure, but if you're working with a bit more space, or you have an extendable table, then it can be a sweet touch.
Place cards are great little object to include on your dinner table. They give a little bit of special attention to all of your attendees (and it can help you fend off future fights if you’re hosting family Thanksgiving this year).
Our final tip is to use small crystal dishes to serve condiments such as cranberry sauce or mint jelly. Bonus points if your salt and pepper shakers match—your grandmother would be proud.
Just remember to be conscious of adding too much to your table. Otherwise, it can feel cluttered and busy, drawing attention away from the big occasion. You want people to remember the laughs and smiles shared, not the overly busy table.
Dine in Style With Fable
The dinner table is more than just a place where you eat: it represents nourishment, joy, celebration, and understanding. Decorating your dinner table the right way can only increase these feelings and create an atmosphere where you can make long-lasting memories. When you sit down to your home-cooked meal, and you feel like you're in a fancy bistro, you can step back, take a look at your table, and think to yourself, “Wow, I did that!”
Try playing around with various types of decor, and we’re sure that your dinner table will be perfectly decorated. Now, go on—it’s time to get creative.