Made from resin and painted with astonishing detail, the figurative bottle holder features a chef’s head together with an outstretched arm, which together form the basis of the framework for holding a regular wine bottle. The holder is secure and has a wide base so it’s near to impossible for the bottle to tip over and smash. The detailing of the chef character includes the traditional garments one has become accustomed to when one things of gourmet chefs plus some nice decorative extras such as the red scarf and fabulous facial features.

The drinking chef wine bottle holder also comes with its own cork which is decorated with a miniature chef figurine handle. This can be placed into the mouth of an opened bottle so as to keep the flavour and aroma of the wine inside before consumption. By the way, it’s not just a wine bottle that can take advantage of this wonderfully comical and functional chef sculpture. Table flower arrangements can also be placed inside the chef’s mouth and held upright in the hand, to provide an extra eye-catching feature to a dining table or kitchen counter surface. Guests are sure to love it and the family table will not be quite the same again without the funny chef.

You can buy it from here: Drinking Chef Wine Bottle Holder.

Comes with the option of being gift wrapped.

The decorative Seder plate is designed by Israeli artist Yair Emanuel who lives and works in Jerusalem. Brought up in a Jewish Orthodox family and later moving towards a more pluralistic approach to Judaism, Emanuel has a sound grasp on the importance of Jewish festivals and their significance. Unlike many other Jewish holidays which are marked primarily in the local synagogue, Passover Seder is a very family-orientated event and is celebrated around the dinner table.

The one large plate comes with six smaller bowls. These are for the six traditional items that form part of the Passover Seder ceremony marking the freedom from slavery of the Children of Israel from ancient Egypt. These six foodstuffs include: Maror and chazeret, Charoset, Karpas, Z’roa, and Beitzah. Sometimes salt water is used in place of chazeret. The beautiful hand-painted scenes of Jerusalem are highly recognisable to anyone who has an affinity with the ancient city. The plate and six bowls are covered with three layers of lacquer making them long-lasting and perfectly water-proof. The set will make an excellent gift for a new young family who can make use of it for many decades to come.

You can buy it from here: Wooden Passover Seder Plate and Bowl Set.

Comes in a beautiful gift box.

Wine connoisseurs will know many wines that come from the Tuscan region of Italy. Some of the most well-known being Carmignano, Chianti, Vernaccia, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Sassicaia, Bianco di Pitigliano and Ornellaia, to name but just a few. The beautiful landscapes of Tuscany together with the fascinating history and vineyards make it a popular tourist destination for people interested in wine and first-rate cuisine.

This ceramic palazzo green wine bottle holder is ideal for use in on any family dining room or kitchen table. The beautiful design will compliment other decorative tableware accessories whilst the functional aspect of the holder is clear to see. When a wine bottle has been opened, the bottle can be placed in the holder to avoid any drips of wine from touch a wooden table top. The secure holder also keeps the wine cool and out of direct sunlight when perhaps located outside during the summer. For white wines, crushed ice or cold water can even be placed inside together with the bottle.

The Italian ceramic wine bottle holder has actually been handmade and hand painted in Tuscany itself and minor variations insure the holder is unique. During a dinner party or garden cocktail party, the authentic Italian bottle holder will bring a touch of southern European class and style to the proceedings and make the wine seem that little bit tastier.

Italian Ceramic Palazzo Green Wine Bottle Holder – $165.00
Retail Price: $175.00
You Save: $10.00
from: Cultural Elements

It’s 8.25 inches tall.

Get Rid of Clutter

It’s amazing what getting rid of any unnecessary items in the dining room can do to transform the ambiance and space of this particular interior. Use any storage furniture you already have, after all, that’s what they are there for. Even during the day, when the dining room table is not in use, keep it clean and clear apart from a few decorative items (mentioned later).

Candlelight

Candles are a must in any style of dining room. During the evening meal, lit candles will provide an intimate and relaxing atmosphere to the room and thus enhance the eating experience. For families with children, this is very important and will contribute to calm and cosy settings for everyone to enjoy their food. Romantic evenings will of course be enhanced with candles. Look out for candlesticks with a difference which can add a little personality to the table.

Lanterns

Chandeliers are expensive, whichever way you look at it. If you have the cash to splash and a ceiling high enough, then by all means purchase a chandelier but for most of us, these will not be on our radar. What I’ve found to be a cheaper and indeed more elegant option is to find a hanging lantern lamp. These can be electrical in nature or constructed in the old-fashioned way and used with a candle. In the right setting, these can be absolutely stunning.

Upholstery and Slipcovers

When we think of dining room chairs we usually imagine wooden framed chairs with either a slim cushioned seat or bare wood version. There are in fact a lot more varieties of dining chair and these include seating with upholstery and slipcovers. Upholstered furniture is basically a chair which has been padded and covered, in the same way an armchair is. Some even have springs. Slipcovers are basically “clothing for furniture” and are similar to upholstery but are easily removable and can be put in the wash.

Working with these two types of chair coverings means a lot more scope when it comes to adding color and interest to a dining room. You might want to match the existing décor in the interior or instead, create some contrast with different tones, materials and patterns from elsewhere. Dining tables are usually pretty simple in structure and wooden in nature, so the dining chairs are the place where interest can be added in this area.

Unique Salt and Pepper Shakers

When it comes to dinnerware, the most variety in design comes, in my view, with salt and pepper shakers. You can purchase these sets in so many different designs, styles, themes and sizes that you’re sure to find one to suit your personality and culinary needs. Over the years I can remember salt and pepper sets of all kinds including, most memorably, a pair of shakers in the shape of the donkey and elephant political mascots (Democrat and Republican respectively) found in the United States. These can really add humor and interest to a dining table setting.

Tableware Sets

When visiting family and friends come to visit, it’s always nice to display dinnerware that reflects your taste and style. In many cases, when we picture tableware sets in our minds, we see rather mundane white plates with regular shaped steel cutlery pieces beside them. This is all well and good if you like this look but there are different designs which can make the dinner table come alive. Consider purchasing tableware sets in a color that is not white. An example would be dark green, which is a style my parents chose. These really look beautiful, especially during the Christmas period. Push the boat out further and think of red tableware on white table linens.

Fruit Bowls

During the day when the dining table is not in use for its primary role, the surface can look a little bare. A bowl of fruit will provide the perfect addition to the table when dinner is not being served. Nature produces the most wonderful colors known to man and this can be seen in the fruit we in our everyday lives. Buy some extra apples, oranges, bananas, peaches and even pineapples, then place them in a prominent position, within an attractive bowl on the dining table top. It’s guaranteed, they’ll be more eye-catching than any Van Gogh painting.

One would be forgiven for assuming that a twig table runner would be bad for many table surfaces and that scratches would occur. That is however not the case with the twig table runner as seen in the photo. It’s incredibly smooth and you might even find yourself looking closely at the product description to see if you bought the right runner. That said, it’s only the non-scratch effect that will have you doubting, for the twigs are obvious to see and will make a beautiful addition to the dining or kitchen table.

The twig table runner comes in three different colors, all of which will suit a particular style of dining room or cuisine theme. The colors choices are chestnut, coffee and red. It’s not just on the dining table that this twig table runner can be used. The unique and beautiful design means it will be suited to a varied range of settings such as a coffee table, a console table, a dressing table or even placed on the floor or wall as a decorative piece in its own right.

You can buy this runner from here: Tag Fresh Herbs Twig Table Runner, Natural Chestnut (See all Table Runners).

It’s 63 inches long and 15 inches wide.

This set of four rooster placemats is ideal for the typical family. The vibrant colors portrayed in the design of the mats are what really set them apart from most other styles. Beautiful rich reds, oranges and browns invoke the rural landscape scene and bring the excitement of the farm into the dining room. For a family with young children, these placemats will be especially appealing.

They can be used each and every day and require just a gentle wipe to keep clean. The placemats will protect the surface of your dining table from stains and scratches, thereby keeping expensive furniture free from harm. Whether you’re entertaining guests with a few cocktails or sitting down for a big Sunday dinner, these rooster placemats will be perfect additions to the décor of the table.

You can buy the set here: Benson Mills Cork Placemats, Rooster Pride, Set of 4 (See all Place Mats).

Size: 16 x 12 inches.

Charger plates have made a comeback in recent years after their popularity went out of fashion in the early 20th Century. Their function has always been decorative rather than as plates on which food is directly eaten. In restaurants, the charger plate is usually placed underneath guests’ dinner plates to act as a decorative border and/or as a protective layer during soup or salad dishes. They are sometimes removed once the main course meal begins.

In the home, this circles and spirals charger plate can be used in the same manner as described above or alternatively placed on a special plate easel and situated in a prominent place. The copper and bronze design will match with similar materials already present in the interior whilst the spirals will bring a much needed relief to an overly square décor arrangement or complete a floral display. It can be placed in a room outside the dining room such as a kitchen, living room or even a bedroom, where it will be just as decorative and appealing.

You can buy it from here: Circles and Spirals Charger Plate.

Price: $56.37

The lower section is in many ways similar to the regular chest one would find in any interior setting such as a bedroom or living room. This section consists of drawers and cabinets with doors which give plenty of storage space for linens, silverware and other bits and pieces one would likely need for a dinner occasion. The design of these lower sections vary depending on the style of china cabinet you purchase.

The shelving of the hutch section can be found in a variety of different materials. Completely wooden china cabinets are popular and allow the ceramic plates and dishes to benefit from a natural backdrop. Other shelving materials include glass which means the items on display can be seen from below and above as well as catch the light from a myriad of different angles. The glass shelving of a china cabinet gives the illusion of the china floating in mid-air which can be appropriate in some decor schemes.

Many china cabinets also come with doors for the upper hutch section which protect the ceramic dinnerware from damage, dust and even sunlight. These doors are more often than not made from glass which allow for the decorative plates and dishes to be seen despite being closed in. Small plate stands can be purchased which tilt the dinnerware piece and allow it to be seen from the entire interior without the danger of it rolling across the shelf.

China cabinets can be purchased in a score of different wood types. Mahogany, cherry and oak are the three most popular and appropriate materials to seek. It’s probably best to stay away from pine wood cabinets if you want your furniture piece to last a long time and become a heirloom. Pine is a soft wood and dents easily. For darker décor effects, mahogany is a good choice, as is dark cherry which actually darkens further with age. Oak is my particular favorite. There are also more contemporary china cabinet designs which rely on an industrial combination of glass and metal.

Corner china cabinets are also worth a look. If you have a small interior or are seeking to fill an empty corner with something functional and formal, then these cabinet types are ideal. You can even buy a pair and put one in two corners of the same room. As well as ceramic dinnerware and precious china, you can use china cabinets for other objects such as sculptures, figurine collections, photographs and various hobby items one may like to display for family and visitors to see.

Thomas Paul is a renowned home product designer and has branched out from curtain and fabric design to the creative world of table and dinnerware as seen from these dessert plates with aquatic themes. On each of the four plates is a animal which can be found in water of one variety or another. The ever popular goldfish is found on one plate whilst on others there is a green turtle, a splendid seahorse and the fascinating beast known as the pufferfish.

Each plate has a character of its own and will attract the attentions of family members and visiting guests alike. People all have their own experiences and stories and as such, each plate will hold some significance to those who view this sea-life themed decorative dinnerware set. After all, who hasn’t been in awe of the way small baby turtles bravely rush to the sea after hatching from their eggs? Many people have also had a favorite goldfish in their childhood as well.

You can buy these aquatic plates here: Set of 4 Sea Life Themed Dinnerware Plates.

Size: 4. 9″ in diameter.

Four sets of this chilli red square-shaped dinnerware set are included which altogether equals 16 individual pieces, each dishwasher friendly and microwave safe. The backs of the plates are black, as is the exterior surface of the bowl, whilst the interior of the cup also has a black surface. This color combination adds a decidedly Asian feel to the square red tableware set.

Included in this Corelle Hearthstone Stoneware set are 4 dinner plates; 4 luncheon, salad, or dessert plates; 4 soup, cereal, or ice cream bowls; and 4 mugs. The set is perfect for a family of four who like to have a matching dinnerware set when dining together. Alternatively, if there are four children in the household, then this set of 4 red and black square tableware pieces will add a sense of shared communality which can be important especially in younger children.

You can buy this set from here: Corelle Hearthstone 16-Piece Square Dinnerware Set, Service for 4, Chili Red.

Price: $84.99