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How To Set A Beautiful Dining Table In The Winter

Admin • Dec 30, 2019
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The holidays are over, so winter is here full-swing. Here are a few tips on how to set a beautiful dining table in the winter to wow your guests and help you stay in the winter spirit all season long. 

Winter Dining Table Tip #1: Use Nature

Who doesn’t love having a few pinecones or beautifully cut logs around the house? Nature provides some beautiful ways to keep your dining table looking great.

A lot of stores now sell scented pinecones, which is a good start. If the scent is too strong for you, try just using a few instead of a lot at once. If you want to completely avoid the scent, you can usually find great options in a local retailer. A lot of retailers sell this type of decor year-round in the home section, so that’s a good place to start. 

The same goes with log decor. You can usually find it at big box stores like Target or Walmart. You could also order some from Amazon or a site like Etsy. Speaking of Etsy, you can find some beautiful rustic items made out of wood. Centerpieces, wall art, napkin holders – anything you would want to make your dining table look great. 

In addition, evergreen clippings look great, as they can add a bright splash of green color in a world of whites and off-whites. 

Winter Dining Table Tip #2: Embrace Snow

If you don’t want to go the rustic look, you can go another direction. Embrace the beauty of pure white snow, and everything that comes with it. 

For example, you can have a lot of white place settings on the table. Plates, saucers, mugs, etc. It helps to have some kind of design to avoid it looking too sterile. Maybe the plates have snow flakes on them. Or the place mats can have something like a gold cord weaving around the edges. 

You could also add a few holiday ornaments that fit the feel you’re going for. No bright reds or greens. Instead use something like a glittery silver or gold ball that screams sophistication and aren’t too busy. 

Dining Table Tip #3: Make It Fun

A third option is to be a bit playful. Your dining table is a place for fellowship and a good time. Why not embrace it and have a theme that’s fun?

Pick some fun or cute part of winter that you enjoy. Do you really like penguins? You can find all kinds of things penguin, from cups and plates to napkins and centerpieces. Are you more of a snowman lover? You can find a lot of snowman-centered things in the market.

Fun doesn’t need to just be for the holidays. You can make the whole season fun at the table if you decorate for it. The internet is your best friend here, since you can find just about anything you need with a quick Google search. 

Need some personalized advice on how to decorate your winter dining table? Click here to contact the experts at Interior Affairs today. 
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