Color It Cheerful
Bring spring into your dining room with the cheerful Citrus Blossom dinnerware set . This set features vibrant florals on a white background for a fresh tabletop display.
-- Show family and friends that a new season has arrived by changing your place settings . This set's floral design and bright colors are a sure sign that spring has arrived.
-- Make a change, but don't break the bank. Pick a new set of dinnerware that coordinates with your existing set. This is not only budget-savvy but it will stretch your dinnerware to accommodate guests at warm-weather celebrations.
Make Your Farmhouse Fabulous
A country kitchen can be both comfortable and chic when you choose the right table and chairs. This furniture mixes wood and black-painted finishes for a look of easy elegance. The round, ladder-back chairs are a classic country choice.
-- Lighten the mood (and give your family more options) by mixing chairs with bench seating.vase that's tall enough for people to see around.
Set a Pretty Table
Making your table look like a million bucks shouldn't cost a fortune. The hand-painted scrollwork design on this dinnerware gives it a high-end look, but the pieces are actually inexpensive stoneware perfect for everyday use.
-- For extra punch, the painted design continues on the inside of the bowls and cups.place settings beautifully.drinking glasses to simplify the setting.
Go for the Gold
Impress your guests with warm golden dinnerware that looks as pricey as it is pretty. Truth is, the embossed scrollwork pieces are from the Better Homes and Gardens Collection, available at Walmart, and cost less than $10 a setting.
-- The warm, orange-gold tones look even richer when paired with an olive tablecloth and napkins .
Simplify Your Scheme
Designers love a white, monochromatic color scheme . Bring the look home in a realistic way by choosing durable dinnerware and casual window treatments , like this crisp white cafe curtain and valance with lacy edges.
-- To keep basic white from being boring, choose dishes with a fun pattern, like this embossed scrollwork design.
Multitask in the Kitchen
When an eat-in kitchen is a home's only dining space, it needs to be family friendly but also nice enough for grown-up dinner parties. Solve that dilemma with the Pedestal Table from the Better Homes and Gardens Collection, available at Walmart. Its cushioned seats and durable finish are practical for kids, while its curvy lines and dark color are pretty for guests.
-- If your kitchen has a bar, choose chairs similar to the table's for coordinated style.seat cushions to the wall color gives the kitchen a finished, designer look.area rugs in an eat-in kitchen. Hard-surface floors look elegant and are easier to clean.
Give Your Table Style
For the ultimate in versatility, choose dinnerware that can be dressed up or down. These dishes with hand-painted fruit designs are perfect for an elegant, formal dinner when paired with rich-colored linens, but they are equally suited to a casual breakfast if served alone or with basic white napkins .
-- Have fun with your dinnerware by choosing pieces with unexpected touches, like these scalloped rims.
Coordinate in the Kitchen
Introducing color to the kitchen is easy when you start with a bold fabric, like this red, green, and gold check valance. Find a window treatment or tablecloth you love and choose dishes that feature coordinating colors . If you're already happy you're your dinnerware, pick fun fabrics to match it.
-- Partnering patterned dishes with patterned fabrics works great as long as the pieces share the same colors.window treatments with decorative touches, like a curved hem or tassel trim.
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