Getting ready to Entertain at Christmas

Family Christmas, dinner parties, wrapping stations or just a place to eat… a dining table is quite a simple piece of furniture on paper… but we all know it’s so much more. Getting ready to Entertain at Christmas is hard enough already, so there's no need to over complicate things.

The most important thing is choosing the right size, whether it’s a small square one, perfect for up to 4 people, or a much longer one, if you need the room just for those rare larger gatherings, opt for an extending table, you can’t plan your home around infrequent guests! They’re not coming for dinner every night after all, it's just the few days we entertain at Christmas. So above all it needs to be practical.

By opting for extending tables, when you’re not entertaining, you can stow away the extra leaves. This reclaims that dining room! Especially if it’s conjoined with a living room! Space is the most valuable commodity at home! And there’s no need to lose it!

Now, you need to find a style that suits you, whether it’s a straight edged no nonsense Dakota, a strong foundation to your living room.

Or you go down the Scandinavian route, with lighter tones. Sporting thinner legs, whilst not compromising on stability.

If it’s a statement you want to make, the industrial tables have a weight so reassuring you can anchor your family to it. Featuring metal legs to support its mighty top.

Now you’ve settled on a table, it’s just as important to pair it with a proper selection of seating. Gone are the days we put up with the right angled torture chairs. We’ve come to realise that we deserve to be comfortable at our own dinner table!

The real secret to a classy, yet Glam Christmas. Is to layer up your Dining room. Your place settings can be layered to contrast colours giving the eyes focal points of glitter, but also darker, bolder contrasting colours like bold Greens to allow the mind to focus. Above all else, remember it's a time to enjoy each others company, don't let the Turkey take over!