How to Create a Centerpiece for a Dining Room Table

The easiest way to update an old or uninteresting dining room table is with a stunning centerpiece. Display a centerpiece daily or use it to create a party theme. Making a centerpiece is also a simple way to decorate for any holiday or special occasion. Use a favorite item, such as fresh flowers from your garden or a vintage tea set, as a centerpiece starting point. Use crafts, natural items or home decor to complete the centerpiece. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

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Choose a dining room table centerpiece theme to coordinate with the overall look of the space or a special occasion. Pick autumn-inspired decor for a Thanksgiving centerpiece. Enhance a vintage-looking dining room with antique pieces.

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Pick a container in which to place the centerpiece items. Choose a wooden crate for a rustic, autumn-inspired centerpiece. Go with an antique cut-crystal vase or wine glasses for a vintage look.

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Enhance the container. Tie a piece of raffia or orange grosgrain ribbon onto a wooden crate and create a bow. Stick red berry sprays into the crate openings. Wrap delicate satin or silk ribbons around wine glass bases.

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Fill the container with decorative items. Place hay and assorted yellow, orange and gourds in a wooden crate. Enhance an elegant crystal vase with a selection of white flowers, such as calla lilies and roses. Fill vintage wine glasses with floating candles or glass gems.

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Surround the centerpiece with coordinating decor pieces. Display pine cones around the autumn-inspired centerpiece; spray-paint them gold first for a juxtaposition of rustic and elegant. Accent a crystal vase with silver votive holders filled with tall taper candles. Create a romantic look by sprinkling rose petals around the candles or gem-enhanced wine glasses.