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Feast Your Eyes: 5 Enchanting Dining Room Looks From Instagram for Your Next Holiday Party

- By Larissa Runkle

The holidays mean something a little different for everyone. For many, it’s a time of celebratio­n and a chance to bond with the family you were born into, or the family you chose. And if you’re like us, most of this familial connecting takes place over long meals in the dining room.

So before the next holiday rolls around, how about adding some captivatin­g dining room decor elements to make those shared feasts all the more special?

We tracked down this week’s top five design trends from Instagram that are sure to bring enchanting vibes and ambiance upgrades to your dining room. Here are the looks you’ll want to steal before your next winter dinner party. (Just be warned: Your guests might never want to leave.)

1

Fairy-tale blues and white

Creating a blue and white color scheme like this one from @ taylorjohn­soninterio­rs is one of the easiest ways we can think of to bring some charming feels into your dining room. elegance that works in several looks,” says

“This combo won’t ever stop being designer Dorene Lorenz. “These timeless in vogue,” says designer Doreen AmicoSorel­l, accent pieces have a lot of varied color of Sorell Interiors. “Blue has and texture in their layers of sooty color, always been a popular color in home all of which really grounds the space.” decor not only because of its aesthetic

3 value but because of its cool and calming attributes. Paired with white, blue evokes Have a heavy old dining set that’s a fresh, crisp feeling that can be used with looking a little too last-century? Modernize virtually any style.” your space with a sleek credenza like this one via @altbau.zweiundzwa­nzig.

“The classic modern credenza, with its clean lines, offers style and elegance to any space,” says Amico-Sorell. “It also adds storage and a place to display treasured items. Finish off the vignette by adding a mirror or statement art above the credenza.”

2

Stoneware statement vase

If your style is more rustic minimalist than colorful maximalist, you’re going to love these simple stoneware statement vases from @therubyorc­hard.

“The visual texture of these vases is stunning, creating a rustic warmth and

Modern classic credenza 4

Dreamy forest wallpaper

This enchanted forest wallpaper from @mowerymars­harchitect­s is one of the most captivatin­g prints we’ve ever seen.

“Wallpaper has made a tremendous comeback,” says Amico-Sorell. “Largemotif patterns like the enchanted forest can be applied either as an accent wall or in the entire room. Either way, it’s a very dramatic look that certainly makes a statement.”

5

Family gallery wall

Now is not only the time to spend time with our tribe, it’s also the best time of year to remember the ones who came before us. And this family gallery wall from @settingfor­four is a great way to bring beautiful heritage—and engaging style—into your dining room.

“There’s no place like home, and highlighti­ng your family is a strong reminder of your roots,” says Lorenz. “Consistenc­y of framing is key in this look—there’s no wrong choice.

Just make sure what you chose shows intention.”

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