1) Brilliant Breakfasts

We’ll kick off our list where you kick off your day – at the breakfast table. Often called the most important meal of the day, gathering around the dining table for breakfast can set you and your family off on the right foot for the day ahead.

A breakfast table, sometimes referred to as a nook, can serve a multitude of purposes in the morning hours. From sitting with a coffee and the morning newspaper to feeding the kids while they finish their homework before school, or even tucking into a fry up on the weekend, the breakfast table will be there waiting for you to start your day.

While traditional tea and coffee pots are a great pairing with the traditional full English, pitchers of fresh juice and bowls of fruit really add to a buffet-style breakfast spread, and a large vase of fresh flowers can be the perfect accompaniment to a continental theme.

Whether you’re an early riser who enjoys embracing the start of the day with a cup of coffee, or someone who appreciates the luxury of a lie in and a leisurely morning, the breakfast dining set is where it all begins.

2) Working From Home

Remote working has become more common over the last few years, and practical dining sets which can double as occasional workspaces have never been more popular.

We often hear from prospective customers for whom research from home, work calls and university coursework are important considerations when sourcing new dining chairs and tables. A standard dining table generally isn’t dissimilar to a standard work desk in terms of height, which can be invaluable when you need a dining room to function as a makeshift home office.

Letting a roomy tabletop become chaotic with paperwork before clearing everything away to serve an evening meal is a work-from-home staple. You might also choose to set up a laptop in front of you and take a notebook in hand for online meetings, maintaining a sense of professionalism without sacrificing all of the benefits of home comfort. Just remember to take occasional breaks.

3) Coffee Catch Ups

For social butterflies who often have friends and family around for drinks, table sets provide the opportunity to impress. A circular table may prevent excessive distance between conversation partners, keeping everyone involved.

Designing a chic decorative centrepiece can be simple but rewarding. Coffee and bright floral arrangements go together famously, though a small ornamental display could help to give a more personal touch. A tea tray or cake stand loaded with treats is also a welcome but none-too-subtle way of making guests feel at home.

Its even possible to mimic the casual quality of a modern coffee table with a small selection of magazines, providing fuel for icebreakers and discussion.

4) Delightful Date Nights

The intimacy of a suave modern dining set also makes them perfect for dates. Spacing is likely to be key as being too close together or too far apart can make your date experience uncomfortable, though a more compact dining set is still likely to be preferable for creating atmosphere.

It’s usually advisable to choose a minimalist tablecloth that won’t be a distraction, though a subtle pattern may show that you have an eye for style. In terms of romantic lighting, dinner by candlelight is a classic and the mood created is likely to be different depending on whether you’ve opted for one tasteful candlestick centrepiece or a selection of charming tealights.

With ambience established, cutlery laid out and a bottle of wine for the table, all that’s left to do is make yourself as presentable as the room.

5) Decadent Dinner Parties

The colour of an object is not the only factor affecting the amount of light that it reflects. Texture is just as important in determining the level of reflection.

Above all else, a dining set is great for hosting. The ideal in any dining room is of course a substantial table, around which several guests can be placed at once and upon which numerous dishes can be served.

A traditional three-course meal is likely to call for neat and sophisticated place settings, sometimes with a handsome carafe or a water jug to provide easy refreshment. One alternative is a more free-for-all buffet style party that may involve platters of canapes or stylish serving bowls.

With bellies full, it’s worth thinking about the transition from a sit-down meal into fun after dinner activities. Table and chair sets give the opportunity to sit back after dessert, whether it’s to relax with idle chatter or engage in a high stakes game of cards. Given a wide enough tabletop, you may even decide to break out the board games.

Conclusion

These are just a few of the many interesting ways in which dining sets can be used. Why not take a look at our Dining Set Buying Guide or explore our selection of chair and table arrangements today, so that you too can find a way of implementing one or more in your room.