You've gathered plenty of festive, eye-catching pieces for a stylish holiday spread — but what about the table itself? Set the tone for a design-savvy dining area with a beautiful, statement-making table. Whether you're into rustic looks, streamlined shapes, or more eclectic, modern pieces, we've curated a gorgeous collection of chic tables to suit a variety of style personalities. Hoping to freshen up your space this season? Shop 10 of our favorite dining tables on the market!
I don't know about you, but I'm always the first to pounce on a table with a booth when I'm eating out. I don't know if it's the cozy communal allure of sharing a seat while you break bread, solving the puzzle of optimizing a small space, or the countless opportunities for making a serious style statement in your home, but I'm dying to have one of these. I pulled together a gallery of rooms that utilize banquettes in different ways. Some of them include a few chairs, and some of them don't. Some reside in typical places, like a kitchen, and others are located in surprising spots. Click through this slideshow of my favorite examples and see if you're inspired to place one in your home.
Relaxing with loved ones while giving thanks over good food and drink is what Thanksgiving is all about, but hosting it can also be stressful if you're doing it for the first time. Want to impress your guests with more than just a well-executed meal? Set a table to match, using this easy cheat sheet.
Keep reading for an easy-to-read visual diagram for the formal place setting!
In the Summer, my family uses our deck or patio for many of our weekend meals. Once the temperature drops, though, we don't make it outside as often for brunches or dinners. This is a shame, since autumn al fresco meals can be just as picturesque as Summer ones. With a few supplies — wool throws, a fuzzy hat, and some hot chocolate or a hot toddy — I may have to go outdoors to revive my weekend dining spot. 
Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member (and Sugar staffer!) Community Assistant from the Su Casa group:
My boyfriend and I took a table collecting dust in a garage and made it new. We sanded, stained, and upholstered it. Once completed, we threw a holiday dinner party. Complete with seafood pasta and wine, the dinner and the DIY project were a success. Enjoy!
Ever since I attended my architect friend's wedding in August (which featured an impressively long dinner table), I've been convinced that rectangular dining tables are the way to go. In theory, round tables are nice for large parties because they allow for all guests to see each other, but the expansive diameter may prevent guests from hearing each other. Oval tables may offer a happy medium. But if you're seated at the head of a rectangular table, you're probably missing out on some conversation, too. Ahh! Too many factors!
While some consider it a bad habit, for others it's the absolute norm. Dining at a desk, on the sofa, or at a coffee table in front of the television are much more common scenarios than a traditional sit-down dinner for many households. I know that I'm guilty of this type of behavior at least once or twice a week. How about you?
Here's a post from CasaSugar Community member PrincessTachana from the Lovely Little Vignettes group:
This is an arrangement I made for my dining table. Nothing was specially bought to make this arrangement; they were all items I have around my house.
Here's what I created it with:
You can see more pictures on my blog post.
Be sure to share photos and details about your own home décor arrangements in the Lovely Little Vignettes group!
The dining room designed by Tucker and Marks at the San Francisco Decorator Showcase was obviously set for spectating visitors. But it's not the first time I've seen a table outfitted in chargers, silverware, and linens before dinner time. In some households — albeit not many — it's customary to leave the table set during the day. Is that the routine in your home?
Assisted Living group member MandyWH is looking for tips for turning her salvaged door into a dining table:
Hey guys! I'm moving into an apartment with an actual dining room for the first time ever, and my husband and I want to DIY our own dining table out of an old door. We found an amazing salvage yard nearby with absolutely endless door options, and we're pretty psyched about the idea! But we're not exactly sure where to start. We're thinking about looking at Ikea for table legs and are debating whether we'll sand and paint the door we choose (something like the one at right, maybe), cover it with tempered glass, or just leave it more or less as-is (after cleaning it, of course!). Does anyone have experience with this type of project? Any ideas/suggestions/warnings?
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