Dining Table Decor Ideas

Take your dining table from blah to memorable with one of these decorating tips, ranging from dramatic upgrades to no-cost projects.

# 1 – Make seasonal centerpieces.

Rummage through your vase collection, looking for those with character, charm, or a seasonal flair. Throughout the year, gather and fill the vases with budding branches, wildflowers, garden flowers, ferns, colorful leaves, pine branches, rustic twigs, and so forth to make bouquets that celebrate the changing seasons of nature.

# 2 – Add a table runner.

If you have a lovely wood or glass table top, a runner adds flair without totally covering it. Options extend from frilly lace to simple burlap. You can top the runner with a coordinating centerpiece or let it stand alone for simplicity and ease of removal when you’re ready to eat.

# 3 – Lay a glass top over the surface.

Glass table tops can be custom cut to fit perfectly on an existing table surface. If you want to protect and display the original surface, choose clear or low-iron glass. If the existing top is worse for wear, camouflage it below frosted or patterned glass. Finally, for a completely new look, order opaque back painted glass in the color of your choice.

# 4 – Use candles to set the mood.

Even if you don’t light them, wax tapers in lovely candlesticks are a timeless classic. You could also arrange pillar candles of various heights and colors on a small mirror. Finally, for a romantic glow without fire risk, try high-quality frameless LED tapers.

# 5 – Keep a fruit bowl as your centerpiece.

Decorating that also serves a practical purposes is the best of both worlds. Ornamenting your dining table with a fruit bowl gives your dining room a warm but fresh look and can help your family choose healthy snacks. For starters, you’ll want to choose the bowl carefully – maybe use something you already have or perhaps treat yourself to something new. You can also use different kinds of bowls depending on the time of year – wire bowl in the spring, cut glass bowl in the summer, natural edge wooden bowl in the fall, and ceramic bowl in the winter, for instance. Holiday themed bowls around July 4, Easter, and Christmas are also a nice touch. Make sure to keep the bowl stocked with seasonal offerings and feel free to arrange the fruit beautifully!

# 6 – Find the perfect table cloth.

For a quick solution to a drab dining table, it’s hard to beat the table cloth. Buy several that you love and alternate among them. A cute table cloth can be paired with a simple centerpiece such as a hand carved bowl, set of candles, or tray of potted succulents.

# 7 – Arrange placemats on the table.

Another quick fix for dressing up a dining table is to set a placemat at each place. This allows you to add a pop of color, introduce a theme, or just dress up an ordinary table.

If a glass table top or custom cut mirror could help with your dining room table décor, give ABC Glass and Mirror a call at (703)257-7150. We specialize in delivering and installing the perfect custom glass to make your decorating vision a reality! .