No matter the size of our home, we all want to be proud of the place we call our own. The best way to do this is to invite guests over and share our space. Using the hand-finished nickel plated serving bowl from Michael Craig of Dinette.com we explored the different ways to create pleasing tabletop vignettes that complement various personal styles.
Inviting:
Some people are born to entertain. They invite guests into their home all the time and love nothing more than sitting around a table over a glass of wine in deep discussion or light chit-chat. The most important part of entertaining is creating an inviting space, which can be easily done by setting out some delicious treats like these almonds and white chocolate-covered nougatines, washed down with a bottle of wine.
Stylish:
Especially in Manhattan we know that space is at a premium, and some times your dinette has to serve multiple functions. That space becomes both decorative and functional when you use it to store your accessories. When guests come over, dress it up with one or two interesting conversation pieces such as these spools of organic thread and authentic deer antlers, to create a charming vignette befitting of your inner fashionista.
Comforting:
Nothing creates a pleasing atmosphere better than organic materials and heady, earthen scents. A tabletop vignette is something you will invariably walk by often, so adding a comforting aroma with a fragrant spread of potpourri in mixtures such as cedar, sandalwood, and patchouli is the perfect way to transform your dinette tabletop into a sensory experience. Finish with a sculptural piece of driftwood to unobtrusively bring a bit of the outside, in.
Invigorating:
Kitchen nooks are one of the most used spaces in the home, yet they are often the most neglected. Dress up your informal gathering space with invigorating details like clementines and dried flowers in vintage jars. Add a functional and stylish element to the space by displaying your herbal teas to create the perfect place for early morning reflection, or catching up with the kids.
Cozy:
Winter is coming, which means we are all going to be spending a lot more time indoors. There is nothing like cozying up on the couch with a warm fleece blanket and a book. If you live in Manhattan as we do, your dining room, sofa, fireplace, and kitchen are probably all within 1000 square feet so play up the warmth of the room with a few candles and books to set a relaxing mood.
No matter what your personal style, there is a way to integrate it into all of your interiors so that your home is an accurate representation of you. The tabletop of your dinette is one under-rated space that can easily be transformed into a thing of beauty with just a little time, and a few choice accessories.
