Choose unscented or lightly scented candles so fragrances don't interfere with food aromas.
The walls are painted, the table is in place and all that remains is finding the perfect dining room table decorations. Whether your decorating style is traditional, French county, modern chic or eclectic, there are many popular table decorations that will blend with your personal style. Try out different decorations to find the one that gives your dining room the energy and dining atmosphere you desire.
Candles
Candles come in many sizes, shapes and scents that are easily mixed and matched for popular dining room table decorations. Place 10- or 12-inch taper candles in holders to add height to centerpieces or to make candles rise above potted plants or flower arrangements. Pillar candles placed on individual holders or grouped together in twos or threes add color and weight to tables. Use smaller tea light or votive candles in decorative holders to add a bit of flair and soft light to tables.
Floral Arrangements
Store-bought flowers, handpicked flowers from a garden, silk flowers or other artificial flowers make popular dining room table centerpieces. Place a single rose, lily or daisy in a bud vase. Find a decorative vase and fill with a bouquet. Fill smaller pots with hydrangea or mums for a rounded flower look. Branch out with a twist on the common flower arrangement and try potted plants, decorative branches or bamboo shoots in tall glass vases. Elle Decor recommends keeping floral arrangements in check so they don't interfere with mealtime conversations.
Themed Centerpieces
Coordinate dining room table decorations with the room decor or use centerpieces to define a theme. Use seasonal decorations such as miniature scarecrows and small pumpkins at Halloween, cornucopias at Thanksgiving or gingerbread houses at Christmas. Give dining rooms a relaxing feeling by placing small Zen rock gardens on tables. Create a day at the beach theme by filling glass bowls or vases with seashells and starfish.
Edible Arrangements
Turn dining room table centerpieces into functional pieces of art. Place lemons or limes in tall glass containers during the summertime and use them for cooking. Fill ceramic dishes with fruits and nuts that serve as quick snack grabs. Place pomegranates, coconuts or whole pineapples in low profile baskets and serve them up for dessert after an outdoor barbecue. Find fun wine bottle holders to display favorite bottles of wine.
China and Dinnerware
Decorate dining room tables with china or everyday dinnerware. Set tables for two, four or as many guests as tables will allow. Try mixing and matching china pieces to give tables an eclectic flair. Place teapots and a few teacups atop silver serving trays for an elegant touch. Head to a pottery shop and paint your own pottery. Create cups, small serving bowls or a large serving tray and place these items on tables to show off your artistic talent.
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