Color Combination: Rich walnut, charcoal black, warm brass, natural textures
Who is it for: For the hosts who believe dinner parties are an art form and Sunday roasts are sacred rituals. The couples who want their dining room to feel special enough for celebrations but relaxed enough for weeknight family meals.
Budget: $-$$
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Colors that Work Together: This palette is sophisticated without being intimidating. The rich walnut brings warmth and craftsmanship, while that dramatic black table creates a stunning focal point that photographs beautifully. The brass chandelier adds glamour, and those neutral tones keep everything grounded and liveable rather than showroom-perfect.
Wall details: Those abstract botanical prints in warm frames create visual interest without competing with conversation. The round walnut mirror adds softness to balance all the linear elements, and its warm wood frame ties back to the sideboard in a beautiful way. It’s curated art that feels collected over time, not purchased in a single shopping trip.
Furniture Foundation: The fluted black dining table is pure drama—substantial enough to anchor the room but interesting enough to spark conversation. Those wishbone chairs are classics for a reason; they’re comfortable for long dinners and stack beautifully when you need extra space. The curved walnut sideboard provides essential storage while adding sculptural interest.
Lighting: That linear brass chandelier is doing serious work—it provides focused light for intimate dinners while creating visual drama during the day. The mixed heights and brass finish add warmth that prevents the space from feeling too serious or formal.
Finishing Touches: The textured area rug defines the dining zone and adds comfort underfoot during long meals. That simple pottery and greenery keep the styling fresh and approachable. The key is restraint—every piece serves a purpose while contributing to the overall harmony.
The Final Note: This dining room works because it balances elegance with approachability. It’s impressive enough for special occasions but comfortable enough for everyday family meals. The warm wood tones and thoughtful lighting create an atmosphere that makes people want to linger over dinner, which is exactly what a dining room should do.
“I wanted to make sure I found benches that could double as storage, so I looked for different types of cabinets and storage units that could fit in the space, and used painter’s tape on the ground to test out different unit measurements before I made a purchase,” Carolina says. And her table is from Amazon.
Carolina says the bench frees up room to store “more things like appliances and serving platters comfortably in the kitchen.”
“I love hosting, so this allows me to have all the things I need to have friends and family over!” she says. “I’m super organized and like having a designated place for everything, so when one piece of furniture can play double duty, it’s a win for me.”
A marble dining table is sure to make quite an impression on guests – it’s an unconventional selection that abounds with sophistication, warmth, and classical appeal. In this post, we’ve collected our favorites for every setting and every budget. This compilation spans from weighty solid marble tables destined to become heirlooms, to practical faux marble dining tables that offer a high-end look on an approachable budget. Enjoy subtle elegance with a small marble dining table to tuck into a breakfast nook or make a grand statement with a dramatic oversized table fit for a formal dining room. Let the following selections inspire you.
January is always an awkward time for home decor. The holidays are over, and your home feels so empty without all the festive decorations. Well, there’s an easy solution – fill those empty gaps with winter themed decor. Don’t worry, it’s super simple to make the transition. Here are ten of our favorite ideas.
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1. Combine greenery that you already have with pinecones, antlers, etc. to create a cozy forest sort of vibe. Learn how Kim did it here. [Photo: Savvy Southern Style]
2. Paint pinecones white and attach them to jars to create beautiful, wintery candle holders. Find out more here. [Photo: Nelly Vintage Home]
3. Take those fairy lights off the tree and stick them in a log and greenery filled wooden crate to make a faux fireplace. How cozy! Here are the details. [Photo: Blue Roof Cabin]
4. Erase your Christmas-themed saying on the chalkboard with a winter-themed one, such as “Baby it’s cold outside.” Found here. [Photo: A Thoughtul Place]
5. Make faux fur pillow covers for your holiday-themed pillows (then you can take them off next December to reveal the holiday pillow again). Here’s the tutorial. [Photo: Transient Expression]
6. Replace mantel decor with simple white or pale green bouquets with bare twig accents. Find lots of additional ideas here. [Photo: At The Picket Fence]
7. Adorn your front porch or stoop with pale colored decorations filled with pinecones and burlap. See more photos here. [Photo: Thistlewood Farms]
8. Grab some pinecones from your backyard and turn them into a snowflake shaped wreath. Check it out here. [Photo: Southern Living]
9. Spray paint an existing holiday wreath white to give it more of a winter sort of feel. Get the tutorial to make it from scratch here. [Photo: Thistlewood Farms]
10. Focus on warm whites in general… it may be as easy as swapping a red ribbon with a white one on your wreath. [Photo: This Is Glamorous]
Sarah is a staff writer at Apartment Therapy. She completed her MA in journalism at the University of Missouri and has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Belmont University. Past writing and editing stops include HGTV Magazine, Nashville Arts Magazine, and several outlets local to her hometown, Columbia, Missouri.
