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Fall Home & Garden

How to furnish your dining

area may consider a wooden or upholstered bench on one side meats, and fresh vegetables can be arranged in a heartbeat.
of the dining table to maximize seating during family events.
With a can of chick peas, some garlic, lemon juice, and pars-
Modern homes look a bit different than those of genera- ley at the ready, you can quickly create a homemade hum-
tions past. Rather than several small rooms divided by walls, Lighting mus, too.
modern homes offer open-concept floor plans. That means Pottery Barn suggests using a mix of lighting sources to · Consider a potluck. Guests may want to help out if they
the boundaries between spaces are not so defined, allowing create the right lighting needs in the space. Floor lamps, an are invited over on short notice. A potluck is a perfect way to
rooms and activities to blend into one another. overhead chandelier, wall fixtures, and natural light need to fill a table with food with minimal effort, as everyone contrib-
Formal dining rooms may or may not be part of the current blend and be adjusted as needed. Also, choose an overhead utes a little something.
home layout with regard to new construction. Many home- chandelier that complements the shape of the dining table. · Clean the visible rooms. There likely won’t be time to
owners now gravitate toward kitchens with adjacent break- For example, a round fixture will look best above a round clean your entire home before an impromptu party. There-
fast nooks that utilize large islands with stool seating that table. fore, focus on the kitchen, dining area and guest bathroom.
open up to family rooms. These layouts can make it more Gather errant items from around the house and store in a
challenging for homeowners to figure out how to furnish their Rug bedroom behind closed doors. Close doors on other spaces
dining areas - however casual or formal they may be. Indi- An area rug can help define the dining space and set it that are off-limits during the party.
viduals can use these tips as a springboard for selecting the apart from other areas in an open-concept home. An area · Get the kids involved. If you have children, give them
right pieces in their homes, no matter where they enjoy their rug also adds warmth and color when a wood table meets a jobs to help out. They can set tables, fill ice cube trays or run
meals. wood floor; otherwise, it may look too stark. the vacuum over high-traffic areas. Removing some tasks
Homeowners must take various factors into consideration from your to-do list can free your time for other needs.
Consider the scope of the room when decorating a dining room. Size, purpose and style are · Scour your home. Create interesting place settings or a
Is it a dining room or a dining area? This will help determine just some of the things that merit ample consideration before festive table with items you already have on hand. Consider
decor and the formality of the pieces of furniture needed to furnishing a dining space. using food as functional decor on a table. A bowl of lemons
outfit the room, according to The Spruce, a home renovation makes an eye-catching centerpiece.
resource. If the room is a multi-purpose space, consider fur- How to throw a Make last-minute dinner parties happen with a few tricks
niture that can serve different purposes, such as a table that of the trade.
has fold-down portions to change its size depending on the last-minute dinner party
number of people dining at a particular time. You may want Scare up a haunted house
to include an armoire to store linens and stash away pens
and note pads for making shopping lists. Do you feel like having a party? A spur-of-the-moment de- at home
sire to host friends or family is not uncommon. Though it may
Dining table be ideal to give yourself a few days to plan a dinner party and
The dining table is the foundation of a dining area. After all, assemble what’s needed to be your best host, sometimes Everyone deserves a good scare come Halloween. Some
people need to have somewhere to sit and eat. Remember inspiration strikes and compels people to throw last-minute people sit down to horror movie marathons, while others
to measure the dimensions of the room carefully, as furni- dinner parties. page through thrilling books from famed horror writers such
ture can look much smaller in warehouse stores or furniture In such instances, these tips for putting together a feast on as Stephen King and Dean Koontz. However, hands-on
showrooms than in a home. the fly can be especially valuable. scares can be just as effective, which probably accounts for
Consider a round or square dining table, which tend fit · Keep it simple. Build your menu around your own spe- the popularity of haunted hay rides and haunted corn mazes.
into rooms more easily than rectangular tables. Plus, these cialty, ideally one that is easy to prepare. Don’t try out that Homeowners looking to provide their own share of scares
shapes are more conducive to conversation. Rectangular ta- fancy new cookbook recipe right now. Single-pot casseroles to friends and family - or to create a scream-worthy tableau
bles often leave people at the ends out of the chat. or pasta dishes whip up in a flash and can feed a crowd. for the visiting public to enjoy - can consider some of these
· Stock essentials at home. It’s easier to invite people over haunted house ideas.
Seating at the last minute if you don’t have to shop for supplies. Keep
Seating can affect the ability to move around the room. If a running inventory of foods that can be brought out at a Create a spooky ambiance
space is at a premium, some narrow-profile chairs are a bet- moment’s notice, such as items that may go on a charcuterie The fear of the unknown can be a powerful force. In
ter option than larger, upholstered wingbacks. Homeowners platter. Olives, block cheeses, crackers, salad fixings, cured many horror scenes, suspense is built by what audiences

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