TABLE SERVICE
The wealth of choice on the market today means if only part of your dining suite needs replacing, there is something out there to suit.
So if your chairs are in really good condition, but your table has seen better days, find one that works with your existing furnishings.
And by works, don’t be afraid to pair mismatched pieces. Shop around local salvage yards or online stores to find one-off pieces.
If you’re in the market for new chairs, again mix and match. You could always go for the same style in different shades of the same colour, or completely different chairs in the
Before you worry you’re going to have to get all Blue Peter and start foraging in your garden for the perfect shaped leaf or pine cone, a centrepiece can be as minimalist or over the top as your like.
It doesn’t have to be homemade either. A simple candle, a fresh bouquet of flowers or a small sculptural pieces will do the trick.
Take inspiration from your home’s existing style and add some seasonal flair, such as small baubles or fairy lights at Christmas, and freshly-picked blooms in the summer months. Once upon a time, a table setting wouldn’t be complete without a table cloth. But with the rise of minimalism and laidback dining, table cloths just aren’t as popular.
However, if you’ve just bought a pretty pricy dining table, you might want to do what you can to protect your new investment.
Table runners and mats will protect your table from marks made by hot dishes and can be neatly tucked away once meal time is over. If your table is used more frequently for other purposes, homework for example, an aesthetically pleasing PVC cloth will keep your table top in pristine condition and free from felt tips.
Plus, if you are hosting a swanky dinner party all you need to do is whip it off and voila, a perfectly pristine table underneath. If budget is tight, invest in statement crockery and cutlery to give your dining room a boost in the style stakes