Set Your Table for a Festive Dinner Party
A beautiful table creates the perfect setting for a memorable dining party
Melissa Alvarado Sierra
November 16, 2011
Contributing Writer
The holiday season gives us plenty of opportunities to share special moments with family and friends, creating memories that linger long after guests have left. But have you taken some time to create a lovely table setting? Remember, most special moments take place at the dining table.
Get ready to embellish your dining table to welcome friends and family in style — this fall and all year. Elevate upcoming celebrations and every weekend in between with inspiration from these festive and breathtaking settings.
More: 12 Fantasy Dining Rooms
Get ready to embellish your dining table to welcome friends and family in style — this fall and all year. Elevate upcoming celebrations and every weekend in between with inspiration from these festive and breathtaking settings.
More: 12 Fantasy Dining Rooms
This opulent table setting gets its charm from the mix of rich colors and its traditional theme. Fruit plays a big role, adding color and a feeling of freshness. Shades of green and yellow create a cozy and cheery atmosphere.
If the weather permits, take the party outside. In this table setting, different textures, colors and blooms celebrate the beautiful outdoors for a harvest-themed dinner party.
A creative and charming table setting doesn't have to cost a bundle. Here, mismatched chairs were painted shades of green to unite them. Wild flowers give the table raw beauty and contribute to the rustic aesthetic. Lesson: Use what you have and turn it into something unique.
Create a modern look with unique lighting and contemporary artwork. Crisp white enhances the sand color of the tablecloth and creative centerpieces add dimension and fun.
Instead of red, which is traditional for Christmastime table settings, mix things up a little with silver. Crocuses and pine cones were painted to create a monochromatic palette that's modern and elegant.
Go safe with an all-white setting. No matter who's on your guest list, a winter magic theme will be admired for its inherent refinement.
White and blue stripes, along with white flowers, give way to a casual and cool setting, ideal for year-round gatherings.
This posh and bright-colored setting, designed by Kohler Jones, is the perfect decoration for a Valentine's Day dinner party. Four flower pom-poms are the main attraction here, but all other details ground the look.
A fantasy-filled table setting is achieved by using an inventive chandelier that hangs over lavish dinnerware and antique chairs. Chocolate brown and dark cerulean-blue shades, along with shadows created by the chandelier, set a dramatic tone.
Thanksgiving is almost here! Get your table ready with these heirloom pumpkin serving pieces. The warm colors make them ideal for an unforgettable Thanksgiving dinner.
More: 20 Ideas for Your Thanksgiving Table
Setting a Fun Thanksgiving Table for the Kids
DIY: Sit Pretty With Mismatched Chairs
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Setting a Fun Thanksgiving Table for the Kids
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