Dining Room Table Scape Ideas

If you're like many families, the dining room is a haven to which you can escape, leaving behind outside interruptions or distractions. It is also the perfect place to gather with friends. Use your dining room table as the backdrop for different styles of table scapes that are sure to inspire verbal interaction among those you love. Does this Spark an idea?

Unusual Flower Choices

Blumeboxes are the newest innovation in centerpiece arrangements. These pyramid shaped boxes come in two heights and several colors. Use them to display succulent plants. Succulent plants are often found in arid climates and require very little water. This group of plants works well for those who desire a low-maintenance fresh arrangement. Place aloe vera and ice plants in three short boxes spaced about six inches apart on your dining room table, and forget about it.

Vintage Style

Pull that set of mismatched China from the cupboards to use in your table scape. Line up saucers from one end of the table to the other. Alternate fresh or dried flowers with scones and condiments on the dishes. Your dining room table will come alive when you lay your grandmother's antique scarf across it in lieu of a traditional table runner. Embellish the scarf with old trinkets and costume jewelry from the attic. Candelabras may seem passe until you adorn your silver keepsake with a touch of whimsy by dangling child-like charms and colorful crystals from the arms.

Holiday Arrangements

The holidays provide the ultimate venue for decorating your dining room table. Transform Jack-o-lanterns and miniature Christmas trees into eye-catching centerpieces. Place miniature pumpkins filled with fresh flowers on dinner plates as party favors for your guests. Adorn a stack of heart-shaped candy boxes with red ribbon and metallic confetti. Fill martini glasses with colored wax (don't forget the wick) for a dazzling New Year's table scape your guests can enjoy over dinner.

Food

Fresh fruit and vegetables are delightful when properly displayed on your dining room table. Clear hurricane vases filled with lemons and limes brighten the room. A cornucopia spilling over with apples, pears, nuts and corn still in the husk lends itself to warmth and cheer. Showcase your garden harvest when you display your canned tomatoes, beans, beats, yellow squash and preserves on the table. Label the jars with the names of various guests and use them in place of seating placards.