How to Style a Glass Dining Table Without It Looking Cluttered

A glass dining table has a clean, uncomplicated beauty, but because you can see straight through the top, clutter shows more obviously than on a solid surface. In this guide we share how to style a glass dining table so it stays calm, elegant and inviting every day. We begin with the principle of restraint and a clear surface, then explain why a single low centrepiece works better than a cluster of objects. We look at using placemats and soft textures to add warmth against the cool glass, balancing the setting with comfortable upholstered seating and keeping colour considered through a tight palette. We also cover soft, dimmable lighting that flatters the reflective top, storing everyday clutter nearby in a sideboard and refreshing the table gently with the seasons. With these simple principles you can protect the fresh, open quality that makes a glass table so appealing in a room....