Keep your dining room looking beautiful year-round with one of these 25 DIY table decorations. Great, simple projects for beginners.
A dining table can look like a big blank spot in your dining room. This is an opportunity to show off your design personality and add some table decorations!
If you don’t have the time or energy to switch up your decorations as the seasons and holidays change, you should definitely decorate your dining room table with items that will look great at any time of year.
Dining Table Decorations
If you like the look of complete place settings on your table, this is a route you could go. On the other hand, there is no need to have it set for a dinner party if you don’t have one coming up. Add a few of the following decorations to your table and it can look beautiful:
- Linens: A tablecloth, table runner, placemats, or napkins can add color and texture.
- Garlands: Great for running down the middle of the table or wrapping around items (like our wood bead garland).
- Centerpiece: An arrangement of flowers and or branches can add height and color.
- Use faux flowers or succulents so you don’t need to change them up.
- Think about the container: do you want a vase, planter box, mason jars, or even wine bottles? Will it be wood, glass, ceramic, or maybe a basket?
- Large bowls, platters or trays can make multiple centerpiece items look more cohesive.
- Candles: Candlesticks, pillar candles, votives, and hurricanes can add light and various levels of height.
Of course, I recommend that you DIY some or all of these items so you get exactly what you are looking for and save money. I’ve gathered some great ideas you may want to try. Scroll down now to get some inspiration!
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www.fourgenerationsoneroof.com
Fresh Flower Centerpiece
Jessica turned a long candleholder into a fresh flower centerpiece by removing the candles and adding flowers to glasses of water. Change up flowers as needed, or use faux flowers instead!
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www.bloominghomestead.com
Rustic Wood Table Runner
If you have a light color table or tablecloth, this wood table runner would be stunning on your table! Super easy wood project that becomes the base for a centerpiece.
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Mason Jar Vases
These floral, chalk painted mason jar vases are a piece-of-cake to make and are ready to fill in a couple of minutes! Make a row of these jars in various colors.
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fantabulosity.com
Floral Terrarium
This easy floral terrarium would look great in the middle of your table. Use faux flowers to match your room or change them up with the seasons. You can also check out our vintage inspired terrariums for a similar look.(PS – learn how to spray paint faux flowers for your terrarium).
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Lights & Flowers Centerpiece
These DIY table centerpieces with lights and flowers would also be perfect for a wedding or large party!
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jaimecostiglio.com
DIY Wood Lantern Centerpieces
Make your own table decor with these beautiful DIY wood lanterns centerpieces. Perfect for any event and super easy to construct.
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sustainmycrafthabit.com
Modern Table Runner
Use a stencil and paint to create this simple but impactful design on a piece of cotton canvas. You'll enjoy painting fabric to make this modern canvas table runner without the worry of fading, cracking, or peeling over time.
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somethingturquoise.com
DIY, Non-Toxic Table Top Fire Pits
Here’s a fabulous idea on how to create tabletop fire pits that could be amazing centerpieces, outdoor wedding decor, or even the perfect mallow toaster at a s’mores station!
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Courtney Sanchez
Decorate a Tray
Learn to decorate a tray with this simple tutorial! You’re going to love the before and after of this $3 Goodwill find. SO easy to do.
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www.worthingcourtblog.com
Moss Bowl
Learn how to make these easy and versatile year round accent to add anywhere in your home. I love this combination of wood, moss, and faux succulents. It is like bringing nature indoors!
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Chelsey Foy
Shibori Dyed Placemats
These indigo DIY Shibori dyed placemats make quite a statement on a dark dining table! These are super easy to make.
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modpodgerocksblog.com
Vintage Globe Revamp
Globes are great for decorating smaller tables, but also make nice centerpieces on larger ones. They make for interesting conversation pieces too.
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www.mycreativedays.com
DIY Wood Slice Centerpiece
Do you like the look of rustic wood? This DIY wood slice centerpiece is rustic and adds a beautiful statement wherever you place it. It would look good on a dining table, coffee table, side table, and more. You could use LEDs as well!
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Pretty Life Girls
Paper Wrapped Candles
These paper wrapped and paint-dipped candles use the power of Mod Podge to bring some springy life to some boring, dollar store candles.
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www.twotwentyone.net
Thrifty Hurricanes
Make your own inexpensive, hurricane pillar candle holders using candle stick holders and vases. Just add some split peas and a candle!
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Painted Silverware
Change up your table setting with some cool, spray paint silverware in your favorite colors. It’s so cheap and takes minutes to do!
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www.skiptomylou.org
Bow Napkin Rings
Use a cutting machine to make these super cute bow napkin rings that will look great on your table year round! You could make these in colors for holidays as well.
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Angie Holden
Nautical Candle Holder
Add a battery operated candle and crushed sea shells to this rope-wrapped candle holder for a beachy vibe in your dining room! This looks great on a sideboard too.
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www.craftandsparkle.com
Wine Bottle Decor
A bit of spray paint and twine can get you a pretty cool upcycled wine bottle centerpiece! How many bottles would you use for your table decor?
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Clothespin Napkin Holder
Learn how to make a clothespin napkin holder on a budget! This craft was so easy to make and you can paint it any color you like.
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www.momsandcrafters.com
Rose Gold & Concrete Vase
Looking for a gorgeous, non-tacky painted vase makeover? Add an industrial look to your table with this project. I love the different textures!
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Sand Terrariums
Easy to maintain, and easy to customize with the sand and paint colors of your choice.
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www.wherethesmileshavebeen.com
Lazy Susan
Makeover the SNUDDA lazy susan from IKEA using stain and a stencil to add your name! Not only does it make unique home decor, but it can be given as a gift.
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Doily Bowls
In just a few minutes you can make these doily bowls to hold candy or just to look pretty in the middle of the table!
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If you liked these DIY table decorations, you should check out these holiday or event specific table decorations: