Much of the inspiration you’ll find when looking for dining table ideas revolves around vacations or gatherings. And while we love a table that’s ready to serve, we wonder what happens to that gorgeous table when it’s not in use. To help us gather ideas for a more static setup, we polled a group of top designers.
Before exploring professional styling tips from Nicolle Sullivan, founder and CEO of Sydney-based homeware brand, CULTIVER; Katherine Carter, an interior designer in LA known for her work with Lauren Conrad and Marianna Hewitt; Grace Brackman, associate designer at Maggie Griffin Design; Jenn Feldman of LA-based Jenn Feldman Designs; Erin Hiemstra, founder and creative director of Apartment 34; and Andi Morse of Atlanta, Georgia-based Morse Design.
Don’t leave one of the hardest jobs in your home alone. Up front, our experts share 15 dining table decor ideas to help your dining table reach its stylish potential.
Featured image of Teal Thomsen.
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Evergreen X Factors
Floral arrangements are an important factor when it comes to styling a tablecloth, but you don’t need fresh flowers to make a statement, especially when you’re looking for something that will last a lifetime. dinner party.
Rethinking the Production Section
“Instead of flowers, you can style with products — fresh herbs and fruits, such as rosemary, marjoram, basil, and lemon.” – Nicolle Sullivan
Master the combination
“If your table is long and rectangular, I like a series of objects that run down the center of the table, such as a combination of vases, ceramics or candle holders.” – Erin Hiemstra
Follow the Odds Rules
“Creating a table frame from odd numbered objects allows the eye to read it as a unit and fills the space. This makes the table look finished and adds a layer of interest to the home. Then, when you’re ready to use the table, it’s an easy transition to set and serve. ” – Jenn Feldman
invite your Green Thumb to the table
“You can use houseplants in the center if you don’t like changing flowers once a week.” – Katherine Carter
Botanical inspiration
Flowers for the table? It’s not seem ground breaking. But with the touch of a top designer, a small bouquet seems very avant-garde in practice.
Give attractive fresh flowers
“I always suggest to my clients the classic and easiest approach, which is fresh flowers! For a client in Beverly Hills, we put flowers in a tray. ” – Katherine Carter
By line
“Hunting for a nice container. Follow the shape of your desk… for example, with a rectangular table, a rectangular container works best! Then fill it with your favorite flower. I love an orchid or a maiden fern! “- Grace Brackman
Rethinking the role of Hoa
“For Lauren Conrad, we removed the place setting and added flowers as a place setting to add texture and depth.” – Katherine Carter
Artistic alternatives
Coffee tables and bookshelves aren’t the only places for luxury items and collectibles. With these dining table decoration ideas, they will be put on display.
sprinkle on unique additions
“To keep things elegant yet comfortable, I like handmade ceramics that show them lovingly made.” – Nicolle Sullivan
choose Eye-catching Art
“Another option is to center a great piece of art. This will not only catch the eye when your desk is not in use, but also an opportunity to open up a conversation. For an Olympus client, we used a porcelain bust artwork for the center piece. ” – Katherine Carter
Shrink everything with Cool Cutlery
“The cutlery has a more organic shape and is easier to hold than a thoughtful touch.” – Nicolle Sullivan
Natural tilt
When no theme dictates the vibe of your table, you have the opportunity to capture a more natural, authentic look that suits your style. For Sullivan, linen – a specialty of CULTIVER – is the fabric of choice.
Ready to run
“A linen tablecloth can serve as a great lighter alternative to tablecloths.” – Nicolle Sullivan
Muted but meaningful
“I like to decorate my table with natural, calming tones — soft blues, pinks and greens to create the muted hues of Cultivar linen: Dusk, Sage, Natural and Smoke Grey.” – Nicolle Sullivan
Skip Matchy Matchy
“Personally, I love matching the color of our soft linen tablecloths with our linen and linen tablecloths. For example, the warm tones of Fawn and the cool Smoke Gray complement each other perfectly.” – Nicolle Sullivan
Dining table decoration ideas for round tables
Round tables present their own unique design challenges, but cornerless canvases still have a lot of potential.
Bowled Over
“I like to use a large bowl on a round table filled with moss, fresh vegetables and fruit, or an orchid arrangement.” – Andi Morse
Side pieces
“For rectangular or oval tables, a bowl or tray flanked by large candlesticks or swirls gives a great look and elevates the style of the room.” – Andi Morse
