Whether a part of the living room or in a dedicated space of its own, the dining table decoration is important . At Discern, we firmly believe in the adage: "The family that eats together, stays together," which makes it doubly important, in our minds, to create a beautiful, welcoming dining table. In fact, the look and feel of your dining table directly impact the mood of the meal. Here, we deconstruct four themes to help you centrepiece your dining table decor - Rustic, Coastal, Bohemian and Monochrome. The Rustic Way

The rustic tablescape includes natural, raw or re-purposed items for a vintage or antique look and feel. Reuse a wooden crate as a base for a large centre-piece, which can hold mason jars filled with flowers, or potted plants.

The Coastal Touch

Embrace coastal hues of blue, white, brown and green to make you feel like you're having a day at the beach. Accessories a wooden table with striped table mats and nautical runners for a relaxed look. Coastal-themed dining table accessories such as shells, sailboat, anchor-shaped chandelier look great. This will complement the natural-finish table as well as the white walls of your dining space (if that is their shade).

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Bohemian Beauty

The Bohemian tablescape is put together using playful colours - think pink, marigold yellow, electric blue, peacock green or dark purple. An ethnic table cloth in swirls of paisley or I kat or an antique centerpiece will add personality. If you have a rug in this theme instead, place it under the table to achieve the look you're after. Colourful vases also complement this vibe perfectly. Make sure you have flowers (fresh or faux) everywhere.

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Monochrome Style

Going monochrome means using various shades of a single colour. This theme plays with texture but is limited to one colour palette. Choosing the right tabletop accessories can help you create a high-contrast, striking table setting. This style follows the "less is more" motto to create a classy and thoughtful look and feel. Monochrome looks best when complemented by metallics or other accessories with a high sheen - lacquer or ceramic also work well here. Chandeliers should be considered; find a sleek, funky one for a unique vibe. Look for tall, streamlined candle stands in bronze, copper or even glass and lucite, in which you can stand tapered candles. If you're really intent on going all the way, consider matching your table runner to your dining chairs - the upholstered seats of the chairs and the runner should belong to the same colour family, but can have different textures - sheer for the runner and textured raw silk or silk jute for the chairs, for example. Even go to the extent of choosing a floral centerpiece in a matching shade - if your monochrome look features mostly whites or beiges, a stunning, potted orchid will work wonders as the decorative anchor of your tabletop.

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