Build Character

Architectural details and classic furnishings can lend modern rooms a Colonial aesthetic. Follow Bethany Mickel’s lead to imbue your dining area with stately style:

Combine an antique mantel and electric stove to create a hearth that offers a warm and glowing ambience to the space.

Install Colonial-style light fixtures, such as a chandelier above the table and candle sconces above the faux fireplace.

Furnish the room with a traditional farmer’s table and Windsor chairs to set the scene for a holiday celebration.

Mix in period-appropriate accents, including a painted floorcloth, pottery, pewter, tavern signs and portraits.