Falling temperatures, browning soybeans, and a September packed with fairs and markets. Fall has snuck up to on us again which means football season is in full swing, golf season is dwindling, and Halloween is on the horizon. We don’t need to speculate what the weather may threaten in November; what we do know is that the last couple months of the year are a time for family gathering.
If we’re being honest, Thanksgiving and Christmas planning isn’t that far away. It’s table season!
The dining table is the primary gathering place for friends and family during the holiday season. We want to help you make this holiday gathering even more special so we’ve put together a dining table style guide.
Here I’ve outlined what’s trending in the dining room including, dining table designs, popular table finishes, and some tablescape decorating tips and tricks for this holiday season. We’re not table styling experts but we’ve done the research so you don’t have to. Check it out…
We’ve built seemingly hundreds of different dining table combinations but our most popular style has undoubtedly been variations of the Frederick Farmhouse. A couple of our other popular styles include the Maria spindle base and a variety of metal pedestal-like bases. Below are photos of each popular style. More of our custom tables can be found here: https://graindesigns.com/dining-tables/ or on our Facebook page here.
We’re all aware of the home trends… oak floors of the 90s, maple cabinets in the 2000s, and now stark white kitchens. It’s hard to imagine that the current trend of white and grays all over will last forever. However, one thing is for sure that wood will never go out of style. Wood is timeless and has been the most commonly used material in home construction and home finishes since the late 1800s. Color trends may come and go but wood tones will never be out of style.
I’ve outlined some of our most popular finishes below, followed by complimentary photos.
Fully Planed Dark Walnut
Skip Planed Ebony Glaze
Skip Planed Light Walnut
We can build a beautiful table but when it comes to preparing the meal and setting the table, the Grain Designs team is pretty under qualified. Pat may argue he has some Martha Stewart magic, but beyond the grill, we’re not taking any chances on him. I’ve done a little research and outlined some fall trends and tips to help dress up your table for your big family gathering!
If you’re looking for a gathering place this holiday season we’d be happy to help. Check out our guide to help you choose the right size, finish, and style of dining table for your space.
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