When it comes to your dining room, your furniture will likely be the stars of the show. Start your transformation by layering seasonal fabrics on your table and chairs. Choose a winter-themed pattern like snowflakes and incorporate that into your tablecloth, runners, and chair covers. You can also go more rustic with plaid or use whimsical blues and whites to evoke that feeling of nostalgia.
If you want to create a winter wonderland in your dining room, you have to go all out on your centerpiece. The perfect centerpiece should act as a conversation starter and tie your theme together without being overly distracting. Create a frosty forest with miniature pine trees dusted with fake snow or use candles for a warm and inviting glow. You can even weave fairy lights into your centerpiece for some extra winter sparkle.
If your dining room furniture is the star of the show, then your place settings are supporting actors. Find utensils, glassware, and tableware that fits your winter theme to display on your table. You can lean into that layering style mentioned earlier by stacking plates and rolling forks, spoons, and knives into intricately woven napkins. You can get creative with your place settings by mixing and matching cutlery and incorporating familiar seasonal images like snow and pine needles into your tableware designs.
When you’re cultivating your perfect winter dining room, don’t forget about the empty space. Decorating furniture and using themed place settings aren’t the only ways to bring the season's beauty indoors. You should put just as much thought into your wall, shelving, and cupboard décor as well. Adorn your space with classic winter trinkets inspired by the wonder of nature and the joy of the season.
Winter lasts longer than the holidays, so create a chilly paradise that will last through the entire season. Our new location in Rosenberg, Texas, has a wide selection of formal dining room furniture to choose from, so let us help you design the wonderland of your dreams.