How to style a square dining table
Obviously, there are many ways to do style your dining table, and the best option will ultimately depend on your personal style and the overall look of your dining room, but here's a few ideas.
Add a tablecloth or runner
Adding a tablecloth or runner is an easy way to add colour and texture to your dining table. Choose a cloth that complements the style of your dining room and make sure it's not too big or too small. Runners look better with an overhang so be sure to get one longer than your table length, you don't want it too short and stopping at the table edge! With regards to colour, an nice idea is to match the colour of your dining chairs. Especially if you have a fair faced wooden, neutral table, adding a runner to match the chairs ties everything together.
Use placemats and napkins
Placemats and napkins are another simple way to further add colour and patterns to your table. Any colour will work as long as it matches the overall look and style of your room. For example if you have a boho style themed room, rattan, wicker or banana leaf placemats look great and will complement this theme perfectly. If you're unsure, again, matching your dining chair colour is a guaranteed way of achieving consistency when styling.
Add a centrepiece
Adding a centrepiece is a great way to draw the eye and make your table look more interesting. Great options are flowers, candles or fruit bowls. However, you aren't limited to these traditional items. A centrepiece is anything that occupies the middle of your dining table. So if you have a beautiful ornament from a recent trip, with a fascinating story behind it, go ahead and use that as part of the display. More unique pieces such as these can be great conversation starters with your guests and often much more interesting than a pillar candle! Pro tip: For a round dining table, choose a centrepiece that looks great from all angles!
Add some greenery
Adding some greenery is a great way to bring some life and colour to the table. Add potted plants or some herbs in pots or vases. This could also act as a centrepiece!
Rule of 3
A simple rule in decorating is the rule of 3. Stick to 3 different colours in the overall look and use 3 items with different sizes for a centrepiece. When styling, odd numbers always look better, so if you have a very large table and want more than 3 items, opt for 5 items rather than 4. 
Set the table with dishes and glassware
If you’re looking to finish decorating your dining table, add dishes and glassware that match your decor and suit the occasion. For example, for a formal dinner party you might want to use your finest china and use crystal glassware.
Hang artwork and mirrors around the dining table
Hanging artwork and mirrors is a simple way to create a cohesive look for your dining room. Mirrors in the right places can also make your dining room feel bigger than it actually is!
Make sure to balance the look of your table, you don’t want only one side of the table decorated and the other be bare. Also, don’t go overboard and add as many items as possible, sometimes less is more. Shop our range of beautiful dining tables and find dining chairs to match!
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