There are several different lighting ideas that can work well in a rustic dining room setting. Pendants with rustic glass shades provide a classic, warm feel and help supply elegance through their ...

The modern dining table in this space by Denise McGaha Interiors is all about angles, angles, angles. Its square shape is reinforced by the center plate, while the legs slant out at a 45-degree angle.

5. Incorporate a Seaside Theme Nothing says summer table decor ideas quite like the seaside, so take your cues from the beach with coastal decor that incorporates shells and other oceanic motifs.

'The dining room is a great way to add color and be bold since it's typically a space used for special occasions,' says Anne Hepfer, interior designer and author of Mood. 'For this particular ...