Open floor plans may have been all the rage the last few years, but the trends predict that dedicated dining rooms will return. While you don’t necessarily need to carve out a formal dining room with a large table, you should have an intimate place to gather.

After years of blowing out all the walls and creating large open spaces, we crave cozy spaces that encourage connection. Open-concept living is still in style, but we are discovering creative ways to make more intimate niches, nooks, and cozy corners even within open spaces.

Are you looking for a centerpiece for your dining room table? It’s not always an easy task. First, consider this; you want something not too big, not too heavy, and not too wide. So how do you find that perfect centerpiece? As Interior Design Professionals, we consider the dining table. In other words, is it a casual kitchen or a formal dining room?