16 EVERYDAY DINING TABLE CENTERPIECE IDEAS - Stylish Table Decor Has Never Been So Easy.
Here's a secret: you don't need a special event to spruce up your home. Adding a gorgeous centerpiece to a dining room table can make all the difference, and the best part is that many of these stunning centerpiece ideas are perfect to use all year round. Whether you're hosting a dinner party for friends or looking for decor ideas to adorn your kitchen table, you'll see our list of sophisticated and stylish dining table centerpiece ideas for everyday. And yep, before you ask, we have curated our 12 favorite pieces for you to shop.
Why Do I Even Need A Dining Table Centerpiece?
Fact – over time, a flat, empty surface in your house will collect things – junk mail, dog leashes, Amazon returns.... you know what we're talking about. Using a beautiful centerpiece makes you more likely to protect that space from clutter. Dining table decor creates a focal point (something beautiful to focus on) and helps pull the whole room together. Let your creative side shine, and use your dining table as a way to show off your style.
How Do I Choose A Dining Table Centerpiece?
A few key decisions will help you figure out the perfect dining table decor for your home. Do you prefer subtle and minimal or eye-catching and dramatic? Natural blooms or a collection of handmade pottery? A formal feel or more relaxed and casual?
Make sure that your centerpiece is the right size for your dining table. If you have a small kitchen table, choose a more compact arrangement so it doesn't overwhelm the space. Conversely, if your dining room table is more generous, you can go bigger with a large centerpiece.
Lastly, take your cue from the design style of your home, and make sure your dining room table centerpieces compliment the rest of your decor.
How Often Should I Change Out My Dining Table Centerpiece?
This is an excellent question with no correct answer. If you're anything like us, we constantly move things about and incorporate new accessories and great ideas into our interiors. There is no set schedule for a decor refresh. Instead, we update our whenever the mood strikes us, and we find forage or spot a must-have we can't live without.
A rule of thumb is to let the seasons and holidays be your inspiration and help you keep things fresh and fun. For example, we love to use pretty blooms and greenery in the spring and summer months, while in the fall and winter, we gravitate towards more natural elements, branches, dried florals, and pods.
1. SPLURGE FOR BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS
Whether you have a green thumb and can force bulbs for a spectacular springtime centerpiece or just love the look of fresh flowers, a floral centerpiece is an easy way to add life to your dining room table. We especially love long-lasting orchids for their simple and elegant shape. Borrow this decorating tip and arrange the flower stems off center in one vase for a chic and stylish look.
2. SCULPTURAL BRANCHES
Looking for something a little different? Try laying a sculptural branch like this Manzanita along the middle of your table. It's a great way to add interest and texture to your dining room decor. Plus, it's perfect for everyday use since it can be easily moved around and doesn't need water, brilliant!
3. ADD A LITTLE LIFE WITH PLANTS
Whether you choose a single large plant or a small arrangement of plants, they are sure to add life to your dining room table. We love the idea of using a potted plant as a single centerpiece. You can create you new looks by simply replacing the plant material.
4. DRIED FLOWERS, GRASSES AND PODS - Rustic Yet Refined
This idea is right up our alley. Dining room table centerpieces that are made from dried flowers, grasses, and pods. A forever idea that adds just the right amount of natural beauty and lasts for years to come.
5. TABLE DECORATIONS - FRESH FRUIT
Yep, you read that right. Fresh fruit is a surprisingly stylish (and five -a day will never be so easy !) way to dress up your dining room table. We love using seasonal fruit like pears and pomegranates in the winter months, and lemons and limes in the spring and summer. Arrange them in a stunning bowl or get channel a chic minimalist move and try displaying them on a stone tray.
6. COSTAL VIBES WITH CORAL, CANDLES AND SHELLS
We see this stretching down a long table at some divine beach house location. The type of DIY centerpiece where the kids help you decorate with their foraged finds and treasures.
7. CREATE A COLLECTION
We are always drawn to simple pottery forms that show the hand of the artist. For a cohesive look, this is often a collection of pieces in the same color but of different heights and shapes. The number of pieces you need will depend on the size of your table.
8. MONOCHROME CRYSTALS AND COLLECTIONS
A gorgeous arrangement of your favorite things, like quartz crystals and white handmade pottery--LOVE!
9. GET CANDLE-LIT
Candles are always flattering, and they help set the mood for any dinner table. With so many gorgeous options to choose from – hurricane candle holders, votives, candlesticks - we're spoilt for choice. The key to nailing this look is to go overboard with the number of candles by adding tonnes of them at different heights.
10. TUMBLEWEEDS FOR TEXTURAL INTEREST
Collected from your travels, tumbleweeds are great for adding a bit of 'oh so' casual texture and character to your home. They make rustic dining table centerpieces and can be placed in bowls for a year-round arrangement that requires next no upkeep...brilliant!
11. DRIFTWOOD AND SUCCULENTS
Creating your own dining room table centerpiece is easy and affordable with a mix of succulents, driftwood, and a t light candle holder. These clipped succulents need to be placed in water a couple of times per week, but they don't need to be planted!
12. CLIP BRANCHES FROM YOUR GARDEN
If you're not set on foraged elements, consider grabbing some branches from your garden. These fresh finds last a long time and often dry to create a new look that is both casual and unexpected in your space.
13. AIR PLANTS AND HURRICANE VASES
Don't overthink your dining room table centerpieces, instead opt for a beautiful display with low-maintenance air plants. An idea that is both stylish and dinner party ready.
14. VINTAGE FINDS FOR THE WIN
Want to make a rustic one of a kind statement? Pair vintage finds with greens, like olive branches. But keep the scale of your table, room, and ceiling in mind.
15. A TABLE RUNNER FOR A LAYER OF LOVELINESS
Not just for special occasions, a table runner is a simple but effective way to help ground your centerpiece and is an easy way to make your dining table feel more pulled together.
16. A CANDLE AND A CATCHALL
This is such an elegant and everyday dining table centerpiece idea. We love the look of a simple catchall filled with everyday items like car keys or sunglasses. Add in a candle for some extra ambiance and you're all set!
Dining table centerpieces are a great way to add whimsy and personality to your dining room or kitchen. If you're looking for something unique, try one of these everyday simple dining table centerpiece ideas. There's an idea for everyone, from air plants and hurricane vases to dried flowers and succulents.
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