Dining Room Place Settings

Dining Room Place Settings

Mark D. Sikes

Whether it's an average weeknight dinner or a festive holiday feast, you're going to need to set your table, so make sure it's as chic as it could possibly be. You could go out and buy new themed linens and dinnerware, or just use some of these creative tips to make your old stuff look fresh. No matter what the occasion is, you'll find a tablescape on this list.

Emily Suvanvej

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Casual

Pretty up a spontaneous get-together with color, pattern, and crazy cool texture. Family dinners never looked so cool.

House Beautiful

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Jewel-Toned

Pick rich gemstone hues to balance out geometric elements. Graphic black-and-white stripes are grounding against the bright colors.

Francesco Lagnese

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Mix It Up

Try patterned tablecloths, palm leaves as placemats, and rattan chargers for layers of texture and color.

Robert Millman

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William Brinson

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Back To Nature

Bring in the outdoors by pairing potted plants with fresh bouquets. It looks even more earthy against a wood table.

Amy Neunsinger

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Pattern Play

This room's Moroccan-style wallpaper inspired the patterned plates and textiles.

Alison Gootee

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Tropical Punch

Add gilded pineapples and palm baubles on your table and you can practically feel the island breeze.

Alanna Hale

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Industrial, But Still Formal

Swap kitchen chairs for colorful stools to give a dining space a cool, industrial vibe.

One Kings Lane

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Low-Key

This spring party is simultaneously casual and elegant. Showcase vintage bottles as bud vases and up the relaxed vibe by skipping napkin rings and stemmed wine glasses.

Kana Okada

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Emily Suvanvej

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Formal

If you're dressing up for the occasion, don't forget to deck out the table the same way. Pull out all the stops: stemmed glassware, elaborate centerpieces, and obvi, your fancy china.

Jeremy Harwell

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Secret Garden

Branch candlesticks, plants, and nature-inspired china, napkins and placemats bring a table to life.

Francesco Lagnese

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Vintage Vibes

Before splurging on contemporary place settings, look online (and in thrift shops) for unique sets of antique china and silver flatware.

Eric Piasecki

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Flower Power

Novice florists can nail a bouquet by choosing monochromatic blooms and a matching vase.

House Beautiful

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The Writings On The Wall

Writing your own place cards is a super quick and easy way to make your formal table feel inviting.

Kana Okada

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Such Great Heights

Go ahead and play up height, but keep anything tall thin so nobody's view is blocked.

Emily Suvanvej

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Colorful

Pack a visual punch without looking like a box of crayons threw up on your table. We've got all the inspo you need right here.

Alberto Bartolomei

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The Bold, The Blue, The Beautiful

This whimsical tablescape is colorful enough to wake everyone up for Sunday brunch.

STEPHEN KARLISCH

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Loving Him Was Red

Rattan chargers and clear blue goblets add some contrast to this bold red table setting.

TREVOR TONDRO

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Pretty in Pink

Here's how to set a table Elle Woods would die over.

Aimee Herring

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Orange Crush

This orange table is made for fall. To change it up, skip a multicolor bouquet and use single blossoms in several vases of different heights.

LUCY SCHAEFFER

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Ingalls Photography

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Pink & Patterned

All pink everything can feel a little too Pepto Bismal-esque, so choose patterned napkins and a tablecloth to add some dimension.

Emily Suvanvej

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Buffet

Hostessing is hard enough — cut out complicated serving rituals and have guests help themselves to whatever's on the menu.

Kana Okada

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Marble Marvel

Just when you thought a buffet could never be chic.

Beatriz da Costa

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Grab and Go

Nothing beats the simplicity of a help-yourself set-up.Stack cloth napkins and fill a caddy with silverware. Use white serving platters for an easy yet cohesive look.

Emily Suvanvej

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Outdoor

When the weather's right, alfresco dining beats the stuffy indoors any day. Get inspired by these sunlit spaces.

Tec Petaja

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What Dreams Are Made Of

Woven placemats, blue-and-white dinnerware, and softly-lit bulbs overhead add to the dreaminess of this outdoor table setting.

Abigail Bobo

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Picnic Goals

Logs from fallen trees form the chair backs for an outdoor brunch. It's maybe the most Insta-perfect picnic we've ever seen.

Bjorn Wallander

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Coastal Cool

The terrace at this Bahamian home is a favorite spot for dining with family and friends. The table is geared toward island life, with tropical plants, shells, and lots of blue and white.

Dining Room Place Settings

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All Modern Dining

All Modern Dining

How Safe Is Outdoor Dining at Your Favorite Restaurant?

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The world has been craving any type of normalcy since the COVID-19 pandemic changed life as we know it. Eating at your favorite restaurant may help you feel closer to normal — except the pandemic has thrown the restaurant industry into chaos. Over 110,000 restaurants and bars closed at some point in 2020 — whether temporarily or permanently — due to the pandemic, and countless others have tried to survive by reopening business outdoors by following local guidelines about maintaining social distancing. But is outdoor dining even safe? Before you head to your local restaurant or bar, learn what changes these establishments have implemented and what health recommendations the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has made.

Innovations That Establishments Are Adopting for Year-Round Operation

Many restaurants everywhere from New York City to San Francisco are now offering outdoor dining and following new safety measures to help curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. On top of enhanced sanitation, temperature checks and distanced tables, some restaurants have set up shop on sidewalks and in backyards to attract customers and keep them safe. Picnic tables and outdoor chairs are common items restaurants utilize to make outdoor dining possible. Using patio furniture is ideal when the weather's pleasant but it's more of a challenge to keep customers comfortable in the middle of a surprise thunderstorm or in chillier temps.

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Some spots are investing in heated igloos, tents with sliding walls, warm cloths and fire pit seating to help customers remain comfortable outdoors year-round. For instance, Minnesota's ninetwentyfive restaurant installed 7-foot-tall heated igloos with tops that keep the space warm. In Philadelphia, Italian restaurant Le Virtù set up infrared heaters in its outdoor area.

Keeping diners warm is hospitable, but it might not keep them safe. According to Dr. Iahn Gonsenhauser, an internist for Ohio State University's Wexner Medical Center, a sealed igloo could be just as unsafe as an indoor dining room. He ultimately advised that if an outdoor space was made to keep diners warm instead of providing better airflow, that's a concern.

How Safe Are the Restaurant Modifications?

Outdoor dining is safer than indoor dining due to its greater air circulation. Health experts explain that the virus weakens in air movement, so more air circulation is better. In an outdoor setting, "there's a lot of ambient movement of air and dispersal of the droplets or the particles. So just by virtue of that, the risk is definitely lower in an outdoor setting," explained infectious disease expert Dr. Rekha Murthy.

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According to Anne-Marie Gloster, a lecturer at the University of Washington's School of Public Health, the stalls' sizes and openings are important to consider. "I think large tents with a top and open sides can still be called outside. In hotter climates and on sunnier days, the shade protection is necessary for comfort and sun protection. Air can still circulate freely in those environments," Gloster said. This makes spacious pods and tents more suitable options for restaurants when the weather turns cold and damp. The risk is higher when a capsule's room is cramped, however.

Despite these extra measures restaurants have implemented, the CDC is still concerned about the spread of the virus when people eat at establishments.

Why Health Experts Are Worried About Outdoor Dining

Although COVID-19 transmission is less likely to occur in outdoor settings, the risk isn't zero. According to the CDC, outdoor seating is considered a "more-risk activity," even if a restaurant has limited seating capacity and enough space between tables. The risk grows when both indoor and outdoor seating is available on-site. The highest risk? When there are no limits on seating capacity and tables aren't spaced at least 6 feet apart.

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Dining out is also potentially dangerous because you must remove your face mask to eat or drink around others who aren't wearing face coverings, and this increases the likelihood of transmission. However, the CDC does outline actions patrons can take to reduce their chances of contracting or spreading the virus.

What diners can do to minimize the risks in outdoor settings:

• Research restaurants to find those with outdoor seating, plenty of fresh air, space between each table and limited capacities.
• Don't choose dining options that are self-serve due to shared utensils and other high-touched surfaces.
• Contact the restaurant and ask about the face mask policy. Avoid places that don't require staff or customers to wear face coverings.
• Only dine with people in your household or a trusted social bubble.
• Wear masks as much as possible, even when you're 6 feet apart from other diners or when you're not consuming anything.
• Wash your hands or use a hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol when entering and leaving the establishment.

Despite these recommendations for patrons to stay safe, diners can still catch the virus. As reported by the CDC in September, "adults with positive SARS-CoV-2 test results were approximately twice as likely to have reported dining at a restaurant than were those with negative SARS-CoV-2 test results."

If you're fully vaccinated, guidelines remain somewhat similar. The CDC advises that it's fine to visit other fully vaccinated, low-risk people in private settings without the need to wear a mask and that it's okay to travel domestically and internationally without the need for quarantining or testing. However, you'll want to continue taking the recommended steps we've been practicing throughout the pandemic in various situations. This means that you should keep avoiding crowds and poorly ventilated spaces — both of which you'll have a higher likelihood of encountering at a restaurant or bar. The CDC notes that you should also continue wearing an appropriate mask and practicing physical distancing, particularly in public spaces or when you're visiting a household where people haven't been fully vaccinated. And, whether at a restaurant or elsewhere, you'll still want to avoid medium- and large-sized gatherings.

The best way to protect everyone and support restaurants during a pandemic? Stick to the lowest-risk activities — drive-through, delivery, takeout and curbside pickup.

All Modern Dining

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Light Oak And White Dining Table

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Where you eat with your family and friends is the heart of your home. So choosing a new dining table and chairs is a big decision. Whether you're furnishing a dining room, kitchen or kitchen diner, opt for the beauty, warmth and character of an oak table and chairs set. Each of our fabulous pieces is unique, with authentic natural grain. For a practical and comfortable solution to your dining needs, check out our space-saving extendable oak dining tables and chairs. Not only can they seat extra guests when needed, but also the cushioned upholstered chairs are extremely comfy to sit on and come in a wide array of styles. Choose mid-century modern with spindle backs, pick a classic design with slatted or cross backs, or go for an ultra-modern aesthetic with shaped, contoured backs.

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