Ever been in a dining space and thought it needed something? A buffet table might be the missing ingredient. It is functional and fabulous, and while it holds your serving dishes, it also helps to complete your entire space with style.
Whether you host brunches, stack your favorite ceramics, or anything in between, this table can be your ally for the transformation of your dining room into a perfectly organized and sophisticated space.
Are you ready to fall in love with your dining room all over again? Try these ten creative, yet practical buffet table styling tips to guide you and discover the secret of an organized dining room.
1. Make It a Display Center
Don’t let your buffet table sit off to the side. Give it some serious street cred by displaying fresh flowers, fancy candle holders, or unique ceramics, and give it the star treatment. This is your opportunity to think creatively and set the overall tone for the whole room.
2. Store Smart with Baskets or Bins
Hide the mess but not the awesomeness. Woven baskets or fabric bins will hide away the linens, utensils, or snacks while including textural elements and warmth to the buffet table vignette.
3. Add a Statement Mirror or Art Piece Above
Adding a large mirror or bold piece of art above your buffet table will give instant drama while giving the space more airspace and elevation. The right art piece can even become a focal point and spark conversation.
4. Create a Coffee or Drink Station
Make your buffet table your café/cocktail area. Stack it with mugs, syrups, and an espresso machine or stack it with wine glasses, mixers, and your favorite bottle of red. It’s smart, stylish, and always at the ready for your guests.
5. Use Matching Tableware for a Clean Look
Matchy-matchy in the best way possible. Coordinating tableware, like a clean white serving set or bold ceramics, can offer a more orderly, elegant presentation on open shelving or glass-front cabinetry on your buffet table.
6. Incorporate Warm Lighting
Maybe toss in a lamp or some fairy lights for some glow. Adding ambient lighting gives your buffet table area a warm and welcoming environment.
7. Rotate Seasonal Decor
Personalize your buffet table to the season. Dressing your buffet table not just makes it look fresh, but it’s a simple way to keep the room feeling new all year round. In the fall, think about mini pumpkins, winter would have evergreen garlands, or maybe spring pastel blooms.
8. Utilize Vertical Space
Don’t stop at the tabletop. Adding floating shelves, tall candle holders, or stacked trays above your buffet table adds volume and makes the table feel full and thoughtfully arranged.
9. Choose Functional Décor
Think pretty but purposeful. Trays, bowls, and jars that are functional (but pretty) keep your buffet table looking intentional, not cluttered.
10. Keep it Clutter-Free
As tempting as it might be to show it all off, sometimes less is more. Using some negative space allows your key pieces to shine and keeps a clean, crisp setup on your buffet table.
Redefine Dining Room Elegance with a Buffet Table
Your dining room could probably use a little love, and a buffet table is a great way to elevate your space. From a simple storage solution to a style centerpiece, this piece of furniture can totally transform your dining room.
So, whether you are going for cozy and rustic or modern and sleek, these tips will help you turn your buffet table into the ultimate decor multitasker. And, happy styling!