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The holidays are a time for gathering, whether you’re planning a big family reunion or an intimate Friendsgiving potluck. This year, let the experts at furniture.com help you bring every element of the evening together so you can enjoy the festivities in ease and elegance.
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9 Hosting Essentials for Your Dining Room
The holidays are a time for gathering, whether you’re planning a big family reunion or an intimate Friendsgiving potluck. This year, let the experts at furniture.com help you bring every element of the evening together so you can enjoy the festivities in ease and elegance.
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When it comes to dining tables, seek versatility. An extendable dining table is a 2-in-1 solution to accommodate guests and everyday life. For smaller spaces, a round cafe table is best to maximize seating.
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Whether you’re creating a buffet-style spread or a drink station, a secondary surface like a sideboard or bar cart helps keep things orderly. Plus, it’s extra storage for your seasonal decor until next year.
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If you’re lucky enough to live in a place with good weather in fall, embrace nature with an outdoor soirée. Transform a balcony or spacious patio with durable and easy-to-clean outdoor dining sets.
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Cozy and comfortable, upholstered chairs offer great texture and padded comfort during a long meal. Worried about spills? Lighter colors make stains easy to spot so you can clean it before it sets.
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Add visual interest by mixing and matching your chairs with benches. Plus, the multipurpose seating can easily be moved to the living room for extra seating or repurposed as a side table.
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The best dining room setups have guests lingering long after the meal is over. Bar stools offer a comfortable way for everyone to lounge over pre-dinner appetizers or post-dinner nightcaps.
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The right lighting can set the mood and serve as a centerpiece. Create a warm and inviting atmosphere with soft, ambient pendants and lamps. Enhance the sense of fall comfort by adding candles.
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Want to add light and space to your dining scene? Mirrors and glass-top tables instantly make rooms feel bigger and airier. This design hack works particularly well for smaller dining rooms.
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It’s time to tie the room together with a personal touch. A bold rug can add some much-needed color and flair to the dining room while infusing an extra layer of comfort and coziness.
