{"id":95601,"date":"2019-07-22T16:48:55","date_gmt":"2019-07-22T20:48:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/?p=95601"},"modified":"2019-07-22T16:48:56","modified_gmt":"2019-07-22T20:48:56","slug":"dining-table-decor-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bhgre.com\/bhgrelife\/dining-table-decor-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover Beautiful Dining Table Decor Ideas for Every Season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

So many of our dining table decor<\/a> ideas involve bringing the outdoors in, as if to assert some kind of connection between our consumption and its creation. More often than not, seasonal dining table decor reflects this theme. We use pumpkins or smaller gourds, twine leaves and garlic braids with twigs for harvest. We cut pine boughs and dip their cones in gold paint and splash some holly and ivy around for the winter holidays. We continue the trend with greenery for spring and cut fresh flowers in summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s\nno end to found-in-nature objects you can use to jumpstart dining table d\u00e9cor\nbrainstorming. To move beyond the ordinary, here are a few non-traditional\nsuggestions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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High contrast for winter<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Since\nthe three functional elements of a dining room are its chairs, lighting and the\ntable itself, why not focus on two elements at once and make your centerpiece\nthe most food- and mood-flattering light source you can find? After all, it is\nin the winter when we rely most on artificial lighting to boost our spirits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether\nyour table is round, square or rectangular, the centerpiece should be your\ndining room\u2019s pi\u00e8ce de r\u00e9sistance, the object that draws the eye to the table\nbefore your guests\u2019 gaze radiates outwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\nclassic approach is, of course, candelabra\u2014a single, large fixture centered on\nthe table, or a series at intervals. Instead, try taking an eclectic approach:\nif your dining room is modern or functional, find the most elaborate, massive,\nrococo bronze candelabra available and pose it on a damask brocade table runner\nwith gold tassels. The contrast between your sleek teak or glass table will\nstartle and intrigue. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyour dining room is traditional, go another route and invest in something\nmodern and Calder-esque\u2014a candelabra made from copper plumbing fittings, clean,\ngeometric metal shapes or simple, black staggered cubes of variegated height.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Clean and green for spring<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When\nthe days start to get longer, it\u2019s time to time to strip the table and let its\nlovely lines and textures speak for themselves. Get rid of your layered-linen\napproach and switch them out for placemats and a runner. Alternatively, try a\nlong, narrow mirror on a rectangular table to shine and reflect light from new\nangles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spring\nis all about seizing the day and ending our hibernation, as well as spending\ntime outdoors for longer and longer each day. Make it easier to migrate to the\npatio or deck by using a round, square or rectangular tray as your dining table\ncenterpiece. This makes it easier to grab when you realize it really is warm\nenough to have coffee or dessert outdoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try\nalso to sneak more than one shade of green into your dining room: a series of\nsmall succulents, the palest of green linen napkins or some startling\nchartreuse placemats. Think beets and asparagus, snowdrops and lilacs when\nchoosing your table linens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Light and airy for summer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Summer\nis all about fresh, and your dining room decor should reflect that. It\u2019s a time\nfor linen<\/a> and lace, not brocade and velvet.\nLet your table decorations reflect that sentiment and get rid of heavy\ntablecloths in favor of light and airy fabrics and bold, bright colors. If they\nmake you think of corn and watermelon and fresh peas, they\u2019re a perfect choice.\nConsider also translucent fabrics paired with white linens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still\nwant to bring the outdoors in? Use an herb garden as your table\u2019s centerpiece\nand keep some kitchen shears handy so you can make the rounds just as dinner is\nserved. You can welcome guests to your table as you sprinkle a few fresh-cut\nchives, a basil leaf or two, or a fresh sprig of rosemary, coriander or parsley\non each plate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Invest\nin a few great fruit bowls that are also conversation pieces and lead with a\nfresh fruit dessert centerpiece\u2014mangos, berries and cherries for a summery\nfeel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Spare and bare for fall<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Most\nfall dining decor themes reflect the abundance of the harvest season, with its\nrussets, taupes, ochres and rich, dark greens. Try taking a minimalist approach\nto fall dining decor. The falling leaves expose a tree\u2019s true form, and decor\nthat reflects structure can be dramatic. Take advantage of the changing angles\nof light to feature a series of small wood sculptures as centerpieces. Choose\nones that look good from all angles and contain depths of color: marble,\ngranite or wood. Or try a large round metal piece that both reflects and\nabsorbs light. Embrace the stark and don\u2019t be afraid of high-contrast color\nchoices. Rather than black and white, though, think tan and gray.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just\nas what we eat changes from season to season, the way we eat changes too. Try\nto create a dining experience you can customize to reflect the rhythm of the\nseason.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"