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| Preparing Your Dining Room for Christmas Posted: 20 Dec 2016 10:41 AM PST With the festive season, fully upon us, what better time than to perfect your dining room and create a space that will be warm and welcoming throughout the Christmas period. Christmas is a time for family and friends to gather together, exchange gifts, watch cheesy Christmas films and, of course, enjoy a delicious Christmas dinner. If you're expecting guests over the festive period, then it's time to get your dining room into shape to ensure your Christmas dinner is one to remember. It's very easy to achieve a stunning dining room layout for Christmas, and here's a few tips on how to do so! Plan Ahead It may seem like the obvious thing to do, but planning ahead at Christmas time is very important. It doesn't just ensure you don't forget anyone's Christmas pudding, but it also helps you to prepare your home properly, to accommodate for everyone coming over. When it comes to the dining room, planning ahead is essential. First off, figure out exactly who is coming over throughout Christmas, this way you can decide how much seating you'll need when it comes to mealtimes. You then need to make sure nobody has any allergies, as if they do, you may want to sit them in a specific place, as well as cook them an alternative dish to everyone else's. Planning ahead also gives you the chance to keep everything organised and under control, with no sudden realisations that you forgot the gravy or Christmas crackers! Making lists is a great way to keep organised and plan ahead, as you can simply check off each item as and when you've completed or purchased it. The Basics Now that you've established who's coming over and what you're going to cook, it's time to look at the basics that are needed for Christmas day. Simple things such as ensuring you have enough plates, bowls and cutlery for your guests is the first thing to do, as it's always a little awkward when someone has to eat their meal with children's cutlery. You then need to make sure you have enough dishes to serve your meal, giving you plenty of space on the table and in the kitchen. The Layout Once you've ensured you have enough of everything to go around, you can plan the dining room layout to suit you. Start with a seating plan, as this will help you arrange everything on the table when it comes around to it. When seating your friends and family at the dinner table, think about any factors that may affect where your guests sit. For example, you may want to sit parents with their children nearer to the door, so that if their little one needs to go to the bathroom at any point they can make a swift exit. Similarly, you may want to sit yourself nearer to the entrance, so that you can pop back and forth to the kitchen to check on the cooking and so on. Having a table seating plan adds a luxurious touch to any meal, especially Christmas. It gives the whole day a personal touch that will make your guests feel warm and welcome in your home. It's also important to make sure that your dining room, especially items such as the large oak dining table, have clear surroundings. You don't want your guests to have to climb over additional furniture or things that have been stored in the dining room out of the way. Festive Touches Christmas is a time for giving and sharing, and there's nothing better than having your family and friends together at this wonderful time of year. To make your Christmas dinner even more magical for your guests, why not look at adding some small token gifts to each seating place. You can give each of guest a little gift for the table, which will simply add to the festive feel and make them feel welcome. Similarly, dressing your table with stunning Christmas décor will create the perfect mood and a really festive atmosphere. With a beautiful table runner, scented candles and some glitter you can transform your dining room into a beautiful Christmas space that your guests will love. |
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