Gather round the dining table this Autumn to share good food and good company in style. Whether you’re inviting guests over to your home or just sharing a quiet family meal your dining table should be used to celebrate your signature style.
Impress your guests with quality food and furniture to match
Make entertaining at home easy, with our stunning range of dining furniture and tableware.
The table
First things first, you need a table that will tick the boxes of both style and practicality. After all, the table will be the centrepiece of your dining room.
If you choose an extending dining table you’ll be able to keep it small and compact for daily family meals and then extend it when you have guests over. Luckily for you, Holloways have a wide range of extending dining tables for you to choose from.
Sheldrake
The Sheldrake is a popular choice for a versatile table. The beautiful natural oak adds both warm and character to the heart of your home. Whether your dining room is modern or traditional, the elegant Sheldrake furniture will be a perfect fit.
The Sheldrake extending dining table comes in two different styles, a round table seating 4 – 8 people and an oval table seating 4 – 16. Complete your dining room with Havana Lloyd Loom chairs available in four shades – slate, pale stone, lead light and silver birch.
Chichester
For fans of contemporary country interiors, we present the charming Chichester tables. If the natural oak wasn’t enough to capture your heart, then its stunning hand-painted limestone finish is sure to have you head over heels. The Chichester tables can be round or rectangular, both in two sizes, and the Chichester extending table seats 6 – 10 people. The picture shows the Chichester table with Long Island chairs Linen loose covers come in a choice of six colours.
If the charm and elegance of the Chichester table has won you over, you’ll be pleased to hear that there is storage furniture to match. From sideboards and wine racks, to glazed and open dressers, you will have everything you need to transform your dining room and wow your guests.
Dress to impress
We’ll leave choosing your outfit up to you, but if you want our advice on dressing up your table, go all out with decorative plates, glasses, candles, vases and table runners.
Select a theme
The key to dressing your table is to think about how you want your guests to feel - comfortable and cosy, or perhaps you want to re-create the fine-dining feel? Whatever your theme, make sure you choose accessories to match.
Work around two or three colours when choosing placemats, crockery, napkins and tableware. For example, mix winter colours such as red and gold to create a warm and luxurious atmosphere.
Skip the tablecloth
Our Sheldrake and Chichester dining tables both have such beautiful finishes that it would be a shame to cover them up. Skip the tablecloth and opt for a runner, or placemats, in luxury materials like granite, marble or glass. They’ll perfectly complement the natural oak finish of your dining room table.
Keep your accessories simple and let your furniture do the talking.
Keep the centrepiece simple
With such beautiful furniture for your guests to look at, there’s no need to go over the top with a lavish centrepiece. Choose a beautiful vase of flowers, or a row of candles to enhance the atmosphere in your dining room, without drawing attention away from your furniture.
At home entertainment isn’t all about the food! Create the perfect atmosphere for your guests with stylish and comfortable furniture and they’re guaranteed to have a wonderful time.
