Fix Up your Dining Room for the Holidays

The stunning Beverly Blvd Dining Set from Aico

The dining room is the place where we welcome guests and memories are made during the holiday season. It doesn't matter whether you have a separate formal dining room, a kitchen dinette area or a space in an open concept multi-purpose room, your dining room is the place where you gather for fun and comradery.

Formal Dining Rooms

If you have a large separate dining room, chances are you can accommodate a sizable number of guests for the holidays. To seat 10 people comfortably, choose a 98-inch rectangular or rounded oblong table. A dramatic circular table from 66 inches to 72 inches will also seat 10. An 88-inch rectangular wood tabletop will seat 8 people, as well as a 60-inch table with a modern square shape. When choosing dining room furniture that can seat extra guests, keep in mind that some dining room tables come with built-in leaves that expand the seating capacity.

Dinettes and Breakfast Nooks



The Ashley Glambrey Dining Room Set by Ashley for a smaller dining space.

A stylish round or square table is ideal for a dinette, breakfast nook or an open concept multipurpose room. You can seat 4 to 6 people at a 48-inch round table. If you are carving out a dining space within a larger open concept great room, use a distinctive area rug to delineate the space. Rugs are an easy way to add interest and a pop of pattern or color to a neutral room.

Dining Room Accent Furniture



The Hooker Furniture Palisade Buffet adds convenience and beauty to the dining room.

Spruce up a basic dining room set with accent furniture that adds storage and beauty to the room. Pick a china cabinet to display fine pieces and to store tablecloths, serving pieces and silverware. Use a sideboard as a buffet for a more casual dinner or to hold food while serving. Don't forget extra chairs for when guests come calling. Armless accent chairs are a good choice to fit everyone around the table.

The dining room is a place to celebrate the holidays in style. No matter what the size of your dining area you can find the right furniture to welcome family and friends during the holidays.