Decorating Your Dining Table with Style
When not in use, dining tables can serve as a surface for creating decorative scenes that elevate the room. How? By decorating the dining table with pieces such as vases, with or without flowers, candles, books, trays, and bowls. Here are the keys to knowing how to decorate a dining table with style.
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Decorating a Dining Table According to Its Shape
Not everything goes. The right mix of certain pieces can lead you to success if done with purpose and aesthetic criteria. Here are our 4 proposals, according to the most common shapes of dining tables:
1. Decorating a Rectangular Dining Table
If your dining table is rectangular, then it has enough width for space not to be a handicap. You can divide it into three equal sections to make it look balanced. In the first rectangle, you can place a composition of two or three stacked books, one on top of the other. In the middle, a vase with flowers. And finally, in the third area, a tray with a mirror base on which you can place three candles of different sizes.
Tip: In this case, as well as if your table is square, choose objects with sinuous curves to break the straight lines of the surface.
2. Decorating a Square Dining Table
If your table has this shape, rational and balanced by itself, we encourage you to give it dynamism and life with the rule of three. This involves grouping objects in threes so that the eye is forced to move between the objects, making the image more attractive and interesting. For example, place a tray in the center, which will be the base to group the three elements, which could be: a vase, a candle, and a candelabrum or decorative ceramic piece. A set of three porcelain vases is the most measured option, but one that never fails.
3. Decorating a Round Dining Table
In this case, we recommend focusing on its central area. A pair of vases of different heights or a planter in the shape of a bust from which a bouquet of hydrangeas emerges as hair in an afro style will be more than appropriate.
4. Decorating an Oval Dining Table
In this type of table, it looks great to play with the ends. You can place a table runner on each side, made of cotton or linen, and create a couple of compositions on them. On one side, a tea set, on the other, baskets with flowers. The whole set will be very balanced.Neutral Newspaper Headline: Tips for Decorating Different Types of Dining Tables
When it comes to decorating a dining table, the material it is made of can serve as a starting point for planning its decor. Different materials require different approaches to selecting objects and arranging them.
Decorating a Wooden Dining Table
Wood is a popular material for dining tables, but it can be delicate and prone to scratches. To protect it, consider using a plain or patterned table runner as a base for a vase and a tray with candles. Additionally, having a glass container for matches next to the candles can be both decorative and practical.
Decorating a Glass Dining Table
With a transparent glass tabletop, you have the freedom to play around with various decorations due to its lightness. You can add ceramic vases or pots, wooden bowls, colorful books, and more to create a unique look.
Decorating a White Dining Table
To add some life to a white dining table, consider using bold colors like coral, deep blue, or forest green in your accessories. For a more neutral look, incorporate a glass vase, candle holders, white candles, and a glass tray or box for a subtle touch.
Decorating a Marble Dining Table
Marble tables exude elegance and allow for a wide range of glamorous accessory combinations. Aim for an “effortless chic” or organized chaos style by placing the largest item in the center and lighter pieces around it. Contrast the marble with items like a gold metal planter, black trays, solid wood bowls, a large glass vase, a few books, and eucalyptus branches.
These tips can help you create a stylish and personalized dining table decor that suits your taste and the material of your table.
Transforming Your Dining Table Decor
Discover new ways to decorate your dining table, such as creating unique centerpieces, incorporating books into your decor, or staying on-trend with plant decorations.
Styling Your Dining Table According to Your Style
Here are some styling tips to help you create the ambiance you desire in your dining area. Remember to align it with the overall style of your home, unless you are decorating for a special occasion or specific holiday.
- Rustic Table: Add two solid wood bowls in different sizes and a vase with preserved wildflowers for a perfect rustic touch.
- Modern Dining Table: Embrace vibrant colors with twisted candles in pastel hues. Pair them with a decorative embossed ceramic bowl and a vase of fresh flowers in matching tones. You can also add a stack of three stylish and decorative books on fashion or travel.
- Nordic Style: Include a set of three porcelain vases in white, black, and pastel colors. Marble, glass objects, and a mix of white and wood also complement this style.
- Classic Dining Table: A glass jar with intricate details, a patterned flower vase, and a glass tray with gold edges will bring that classic touch you’re looking for.
- Bohemian Dining Table: Use decorative pieces made of natural fibers on a linen or mustard-toned table runner. Finish with a ceramic vase holding eucalyptus or dried pampas for a bohemian and chic look.
- Minimalist Table: Stick to a single color or color palette. For example, a circular ceramic vase in off-white, paired with white LED candles. Simple and elegant.
Tip: Avoid… overcrowding with photo frames. Balance is key, aim for compositions with at least two elements and no more than four.
After reading these tips, you’ll see your dining table in a whole new light. Whether it’s bare or cluttered (let’s not forget the dreaded plastic tablecloth), consider refreshing it with these decorative elements.
If you found this article inspiring, explore our other dining room decor-related articles for more ideas and inspiration.
