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7 Ways to Decorate Your Dining Table

There are many ways to decorate your dining table, but today I am going to discuss 7 types of decor you cannot go wrong with.

One of my favorite areas to gather with family or friends in my home is in the dining room. Mostly because that usually means food is involved of course. Dining tables are a staple furniture piece in every home.

Growing up my parents and I sat at the dining table for dinner every single night. It was a place to talk about your day and to grub on mom’s home cooking. Dining tables are where some of the best memories are made, whether you’re having Thanksgiving dinner or a riveting Tuesday game night. So, let’s talk about 7 ways to decorate your dining table!

Vases

Vases are always one of my go to decor pieces for any area in my home. There are so many different style vases and ways to dress them up. You can arrange multiple sizes, add flowers or leaves, or leave them empty for a modern and simple design.

neutral colored vases
Photo by Chloe Bolton
blue and green vases with flowers
Photo by James Cousins

Plants & Flowers

Plants and flowers can go hand in hand with vases, however I wanted to separate them because vases are not the only way plants can be displayed on your dining table. Setting a garland along the length of a table can add a ton of greenery to a room which can give a clean and vibrant feel. Or you can keep it simple with a neutral toned vase holding leaf stems. Succulents also make great centerpieces and are super easy to take care of!

wooden vases with green leafy stems
Photo by Linh Le
mid century modern dining room
Photo by Jonathan Borba
two white, small pots with green succulents
Photo by Freddie Marriage

Trays & Bowls

You cannot go wrong with a good tray or bowl. Personally I have at least 3 trays in my house and you can put them anywhere! But, on your dining table they make such a great base for any type of decor you want to add to them. There are a variety of items to put inside of a bowl and they are especially great during the holidays. Trays can hold items such as candles, vases, books, plants, and so much more.

white bowl of pine cones
Photo by Annie Spratt
white bowl of fruit
Photo by NordWood Themes
wooden tray with white vase
Photo by Shashi Chaturvedula

Lanterns & Candles

Lanterns and candles are great for dining table decor because they can fit into any style home. Whether you like farmhouse, industrial, mid-century modern or any other design type, a lantern or candle will fit perfectly.

lantern with red candle inside
Photo by Mariana B.
black candle stick holder with four white candle sticks
Photo by Anne Nygard
neutral candle holders with white candles
Photo by Swabdesign

There are so many ways to decorate your dining table but I hope these few ideas gave you some inspiration and helped you decide what you want in your home!

The 7 ways to decorate your dining table that I discussed were: Vases, plants, flowers, trays, bowls, lanterns and candles. There are a lot of other items you can put on your dining table or have nothing at all, but the items discussed are good basics to start with and will help you find the right style for you.

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Always, Morgan

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