Christmas is one of the most magical times of the year, but can also be one of the most stressful. Furniture Village has come up with their top 5 recommendations to prepare for the Christmas Dinner Madness

Christmas seems to sneak up on us every year but we all know how important it is to be prepared for the star of the show – Christmas dinner. From the hustle and bustle of family members to multiple dishes being cooked in the kitchen, Christmas dinner can be chaotic. But it doesn’t have to be! Furniture Village, one of the UK’s biggest furniture retailers, has revealed their top tips to get your dining room ready for Christmas to avoid unnecessary anarchy.

So, how can you do this? Take a peek at the easy ways to have a more organised dining room this Christmas.

Extendable dining tables

Squeezing all family members around the dining table is a struggle, year after year. Not to mention, leaving space for the big turkey and many bowls of roast potatoes just adds to the chaos. To ease the stress of the Christmas dinner squeeze, Furniture Village has suggested an extendable dining table as the perfect solution.

Extendable dining tables can fit many more people around the table for that special occasion feel – and no one has to feel left out! After the chaos is over, you’re able to neatly slot it back into its original shape.

Dining Table Benches

Space around the dining table is always an issue – there never seems to be enough seats to fit everyone. Not to mention, if you do have spare seats, they take up a lot of storage room. An easy solution to this debacle is a dining bench.

Dining benches are perfect because they fit more people around a table than individual seats. Whether it’s a classic bench or a corner bench, you’re bound to see more faces around the dining table.

Not only are dining benches practical, they’re also a great modern twist to the traditional dining table. And, once the family have left with their bellies full, you can easily accentuate the bench with a nice throw.

How to organise dining table decorations

Organisation is key when it comes to the dining table. Laying your dining table accordingly can save a lot of hassle trying to pass cutlery and dishes around. By stacking your special occasion plates, from largest to smallest, and removing them as each course is complete, you save a lot of chaos (and the chances for accidents to occur) around the dining table. Placing napkins and extra cutlery is also a good idea.

Of course, you can’t forget about the festive decorations. To create the perfect table space, Furniture Village suggests placing the Christmas crackers on each plate and placing smaller decorations (like mini pinecones, baubles and candles) in the centre of the table, along with some confetti. Adding too much to the dining table can feel a bit hectic. Instead, hanging your Christmas decorations from the ceiling above the dining table keeps the festive cheer, whilst allowing space to eat and chat away.

Christmas dinner ambience

Ambience really gets everyone in the festive spirit. To create a Christmas ambience, the right lighting makes all the difference. Soft, mellow lights are great – Furniture Village recommends turning on table lamps and lighting candles, as opposed to the ceiling light. Remember to make sure the lighting isn’t too low – your guests need to be able to see your delicious Christmas feast!

Next, it’s time to create the perfect Christmas ambience is music. Organising your Christmas playlist before your guests arrive is ideal. A top tip is to ensure you have enough songs to last the whole evening.

Serving your Christmas feast

And finally, it’s important to think through the most efficient way to serve your Christmas Dinner. You might want to go the classic route and place everything on the table so everyone can dig in. However, we know that this isn’t always possible if you have lots of mouths to feed. An alternative option is to set up a serving station where your guests can help themselves. This is a great way to free up space on your dining table, and another opportunity to decorate a table with festive cheer!

Planning your dining room in advance means that you’ll be able to figure out how it can work best for you. You’ll able to ease some of the Christmas dinner stress by simply figuring out how you’d like to decorate your dining room, how you want to serve dinner, and where to seat people. Remember to get creative with festive cheer!

For more information

Laura Willcox

tmwi, acting on behalf of Furniture Village -https://www.furniturevillage.co.uk

outreach@tmwi.co.uk

01789 404180

Note to editors:

Furniture Village is one of Britain's largest independent furniture retailers with 54 stores nationwide. Since 1989, they have remained a strong family business, offering high-quality, beautifully designed furniture at a great price.

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