As the holiday season quickly approaches, your list of preparations may seem countless—especially if you plan on entertaining. Between decor and the dinner menu, the last thing you want to worry about is making sure you have space around the dinner table to accommodate your guests. Take some of this stress away by choosing the perfect dining set that is ideal for your everyday dining as well as holiday gatherings.

One of the easiest ways to accommodate more guests at the table is with the use of an expandable dining table or an extension dining table. These handy pieces are a great and efficient way to save space in your home, while still making room for your guests to pull up a seat and mingle and reminisce over the joyous season. Another way to add versatility to your dining area is with drop leaf dining tables. These tables make for the perfect way to include everyone in on the fancy holiday feast. Rather than buying a smaller table and being in a lurch when company arrives, drop leaf tables allow you to save space for everyday dining, yet easily extend the length of the table for a few extra guests. So be sure to grab a seat at the table so you don’t miss out on the warm and enjoyable company of family and friends.

In addition to the size of your dining table, you also have many choices when it comes to design style. Choose from these styles to best suit your dining room and personal preferences.

Traditional Ties

Traditional style dining sets, such as tables with elegantly carved wood and flamboyant textures, make for the perfect accent for any home. Most traditional styles can be found rectangular in shape, which may be your best bet when looking for a dining table that seats up to 12. Moreover, traditional styles are very versatile. You can easily feature a traditional dining table in a transitional style house to give your space a timeless touch. Along with style, a traditional dining table with a leaf can guarantee a comfortable, yet spacious set up for your holiday feast. Coming in a variety of finishes and sizes, they are sure to add a cozy touch of home to your dining room.

Modern Mix

Bring a more modern, graceful touch to your home during the holidays with a modern dining set. Modern sets, known for their clean lines and keen edges, are sure to play well with your home aesthetic. With a wide range of modern styles and sizes available, modern dining sets are yet another great option for seating a sizeable group of family and friends. A modern dining set is guaranteed to bring fine and fresh elements to any room. Want to take it a step further? An evergreen plant and modern holiday platter accented with this set are a great way to bring color and a bit of festive mix to the table.

Rustic Rise

Let your guests experience the coziness of home this holiday season with a touch of rustic flare. Even today, rustic styles are becoming much more popular, with their simple, natural wood finishes. Similarly to traditional, this style is also very popular in rectangular shape, which makes for more available seating. The rustic, cabin feel is the perfect chance for you to add a matching wood bench that provides versatile seating to your table. This back-to-nature piece, topped with garland and a wicker centerpiece, makes for a festive holiday gathering.

Centerpiece Candids

Be sure ring in the holiday spirit by adding unique and decorative tabletop accessories to your centerpiece. No matter what kind of dining set is best suited for your occasion, there is sure to be decor that will add a stunning spark to your already festive holiday aesthetic. A simple way to add color and texture to your dining set is bringing in garland, paired with a commemorative tabletop runner, and even a delectable candle. Another easy way to add color and texture to your table is a small, rustic wood centerpiece filled with decorative ornaments or bowl fillers. These alone will add the perfect contrast to your home. If you are looking for a more modern, effortless look to top off your beautiful set, try adding a lovely tray accented with wine glasses. Candleholders are also very versatile and can be dressed up or dressed down depending on the look you are going for.

With a table of your choosing and the perfect centerpiece to complement your design, you’ll be ready to start greeting all your holidays guests in style.