Eating a meal should be an experience. From the menu to the decor you can elevate every single one of your senses with the right selection. From dinner parties to small intimate meals let your table speak volumes about your style.

Tablescapes are also a great way to add decor to your dining area year-round and they don't have to be set just for a meal. Here are some table decor inspiration, as well as some tips and tricks for your next tablescape.

Let the Plates do the Talking

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When setting a table, opting for a patterned or bright colored plate can really liven up the decor. You can choose to go with a simple overall look and let the plates be the star of the show, or add more pizzaz with matching decor. 

Add Some Greenery

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If you want to keep your decor more neutral and natural-looking, a great way to do that is to opt for whites, nudes and other natural colors. Adding a pop of greenery (or other plant life) to your neutral scheme will help it feel light and airy. 

Have Fun with Place Settings

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Place settings can be one of the most fun parts of dinner party decor, especially if you have a theme. Instead of just putting down little tents with names on them, try incorporating elements of your theme into the place settings. Writing on rocks or fruit, or adding flowers can be gorgeous. Place settings can be used for non-assigned seating as well. 

Dress up the Table

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We've talked a lot about how to dress up the plates and place settings, but what about dressing up the whole table? Try thick lush flowers or a gaggle of candles down the middle of the table. You can opt for simple place settings and make the table the main focal point, or go wild on both! You can also make portions of the meal such as bread or dessert into a decor item. 

No matter how you decorate your table, have fun with it. Get all of your table textiles and other dinner party essentials at www.diihomestore.com!