This isn’t dinner by candlelight.
Because of my husband’s work schedule, we often take our meals separately and end up reading throughout our solo meals. Though the table seats six, we usually set it for only two and the table becomes the perfect landing spot for current reads and multitasks as a place for large projects, board game nights, and very fun monthly household budget meetings. Though it isn’t finished–in particular I am still looking for the perfect wall art, a tablecloth that still allows the decorative dovetails to shine and new upholstery for the chair seats– I think it is a warm and inviting spot that has charm and functionality.
Let me know what you think–I appreciate input, comments and questions:
Since my dining area shares space with my colorful living room, I've kept it simple. The idea was to let the strong geometries of the inlaid Lane Acclaim dining table and the mid-century chairs speak for themselves, pairing them with very strongly graphic table linens, the bright Semikolon box (which holds flatware) and simple white dinnerware.
With strong lines dominating the table, I've added circular elements to create a sense of balance. I let the food serve as an organic element and while I wish I could have flowers more often, a bouquet of mint adds freshness to the tablescape and the air.
I created decorative medallions using packaging from the Ikea Kulla lamps that are in my bedroom and iron-on wood veneer. They amusingly remind me of an element in a Klimt frieze and cover an ugly electric junction box.
Leaving the table set most days lures us away from the temptation of meals in front of the television.
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Lovely! Our living room and dining area are one and the same. We lack a dining room table so the four of us are eating on the floor – for now. But at least we are having dinner together.
I love your idea of having the table set most times and – when I get a table! – I may copy this.