The Art of Staging a Dining Room

Posted at 6:19 AM, Mar. 23, 2007

 We continue this series with an example of a formal dining room in a vintage home.

This dining room looked scarce and offered little interest to the eye.

Here you can see huge transformation by adding a few small details that add color, texture and invite guests to sit down and enjoy an evening of togetherness. The corner chest was moved to center the opposite wall and adorned with a piece of art for color. A large plant in the corner added texture to the room and the opposite corner displays a large serving plate and a station for drinks. The table was set minimally with chargers and napkins in a matching hue to the red drape across the windows. The finishing touches included a centerpiece for the table and simplification of the owner’s china collection