{"id":250823,"date":"2017-10-12T16:27:28","date_gmt":"2017-10-12T20:27:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/?p=250823"},"modified":"2021-12-15T07:49:32","modified_gmt":"2021-12-15T12:49:32","slug":"dinner-party-design-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/dinner-party-design-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Ways to Get Your Home Dinner-Party Ready"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_253683\" style=\"width: 782px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-253683\" class=\"wp-image-253683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011-05-31LAMagazineMcMillanCondo43422.jpg\" alt=\"round dining table and chairs\" width=\"772\" height=\"950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011-05-31LAMagazineMcMillanCondo43422.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011-05-31LAMagazineMcMillanCondo43422-285x350.jpg 285w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011-05-31LAMagazineMcMillanCondo43422-772x950.jpg 772w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011-05-31LAMagazineMcMillanCondo43422-98x120.jpg 98w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011-05-31LAMagazineMcMillanCondo43422-768x945.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011-05-31LAMagazineMcMillanCondo43422-759x933.jpg 759w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 772px) 100vw, 772px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-253683\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/photo\/modern-dining-room-west-hollywood-ca\/454103\/\">West Hollywood dining room by Trip Haenisch<\/a>. Photo by Tim Street-Porter<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!--more-->In the seminal tome <em>Emily Post on Entertaining<\/em>, one of the key requisites of a successful dinner party is noted as \u201can attractive table [that] creates a welcoming ambience \u2014 with everything in perfect condition.\u201d However, as any experienced host or hostess can attest, serving a meal or even simply hors d\u2019oeuvres requires much more design planning than a table alone. The secret sauce to holding a successful party is in the interior groundwork one lays.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor my clients who like to entertain, I ensure the space is welcoming and moves them aesthetically,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/design-firms\/amy-lau-design\/\">interior designer Amy Lau<\/a>, who has a penchant for mixing vintage and contemporary pieces together with aplomb. \u201cA space must be about more than the individual pieces within, such as a dining table. It\u2019s about the entire environment, where each piece tells its own story.\u201d For the consummate host, a room should be able to go from a few occupants to dozens without requiring considerable furniture maneuvering and advance prep.<\/p>\n<p>Here&#8217;s how to get your home in instant entertaining shape. (Just add food and cocktails.)<\/p>\n<h2>Create Multiple Seating Areas<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_253543\" style=\"width: 723px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-253543\" class=\"wp-image-253543\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Miller005.jpg\" alt=\"neutral living room\" width=\"713\" height=\"950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Miller005.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Miller005-263x350.jpg 263w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Miller005-713x950.jpg 713w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Miller005-90x120.jpg 90w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Miller005-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Miller005-700x933.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 713px) 100vw, 713px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-253543\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/photo\/-contemporary-living-room\/360933\/\">Upper West Side townhouse living room by Richard Mishaan<\/a>. Photo courtesy of Richard Mishaan Design<\/p><\/div>\n<p>\u201cThe way to make a room comfortable for those who entertain or simply for when there are two people in the room is to make it feel quaint,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/design-firms\/richard-mishaan-design\/\">Richard Mishaan<\/a>, who is known for his artfully crafted, spirited spaces. To achieve the cozy effect Mishaan strives for, he \u201ccreates multiple, smaller eating areas. You need to be able to hear a person when they speak to you.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Open space can be a good thing, but Mishaan cautions against \u201csetting up sofas on opposite ends of a large room. That can make people feel isolated.\u201d For a client\u2019s Upper West Side townhouse, he integrated sofas, oversized chairs, love seats and cocktail tables to craft cozy conversation nooks.<\/p>\n<h2>Let the Party Flow<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_253573\" style=\"width: 678px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-253573\" class=\"wp-image-253573\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/hiresdiningroom.jpg\" alt=\"beverly hills casual dining room\" width=\"668\" height=\"950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/hiresdiningroom.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/hiresdiningroom-246x350.jpg 246w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/hiresdiningroom-668x950.jpg 668w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/hiresdiningroom-84x120.jpg 84w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/hiresdiningroom-768x1092.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/hiresdiningroom-656x933.jpg 656w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 668px) 100vw, 668px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-253573\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/photo\/contemporary-dining-room-beverly-hills-ca\/367753\/\">Beverly Hills dining area by Trip Haenisch.<\/a> Photo by Matthew Williams<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/design-firms\/trip-haenisch-and-associates\/\">Southern California designer Trip Haenisch<\/a> believes a successful dinner party should extend beyond the dining table. \u201cEntertaining is just not as formal as it used to be,\u201d says Haenisch. \u201cI recommend using the dining table to lay out food and drinks, while dining chairs are great portable seating that can move throughout the house.\u201d He incorporates a flow mentality to his own Beverly Hills home with an indoor-outdoor dining room that allows him to host a greater number of guests in a more casual setting.<\/p>\n<h2>Define Spaces<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_253593\" style=\"width: 775px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-253593\" class=\"wp-image-253593\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/ALDEEA-diningroom.jpg\" alt=\"Manhattan dining room\" width=\"765\" height=\"950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/ALDEEA-diningroom.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/ALDEEA-diningroom-282x350.jpg 282w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/ALDEEA-diningroom-765x950.jpg 765w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/ALDEEA-diningroom-97x120.jpg 97w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/ALDEEA-diningroom-768x954.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/ALDEEA-diningroom-751x933.jpg 751w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 765px) 100vw, 765px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-253593\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/photo\/mid-century-modern-dining-room-new-york-ny\/1411873\/\">East End Avenue dining room by Amy Lau<\/a>. Photo by Thomas Loof<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Lau aims to add a \u201cspecial focal point\u201d into her rooms, which can also help separate a large space into cozy sections conducive to entertaining. She suggests a screen, much like a custom bronze style she had made for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/photo\/mid-century-modern-dining-room-new-york-ny\/1411873\/\">client\u2019s Manhattan townhouse<\/a>. \u201cIt helped maintain a cohesive grand room,\u201d Lau says, \u201cwhile defining the living and dining spaces, encouraging intimacy and allowing the light to pass through.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Add Movable Furniture<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_253603\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-253603\" class=\"wp-image-253603\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/contemporary-living-room-hamptons-ny-by-richard-mishaan-design.jpg\" alt=\"blue living room \" width=\"950\" height=\"713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/contemporary-living-room-hamptons-ny-by-richard-mishaan-design.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/contemporary-living-room-hamptons-ny-by-richard-mishaan-design-467x350.jpg 467w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/contemporary-living-room-hamptons-ny-by-richard-mishaan-design-950x713.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/contemporary-living-room-hamptons-ny-by-richard-mishaan-design-120x90.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/contemporary-living-room-hamptons-ny-by-richard-mishaan-design-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-253603\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/photo\/-contemporary-living-room\/360863\/\">Hamptons living room by Richard Mishaan Design<\/a>. Photo courtesy of Richard Mishaan Design<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Populating a communal area with a variety of movable seating options is key to accommodating guests, whether it is just a few or dozens. Mishaan achieves this by enlisting furnishings like stools, cubes and ottomans that can be easily moved around. \u201cStools can live below a console or float in areas so as not to crowd the room,\u201d the designer says. These pieces can also add a bold design element. The designer notes that \u201cthe more character they have, the better, so they can become an accent piece when not in use.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Focus on Lighting<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_253623\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-253623\" class=\"wp-image-253623\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/LAFAYETTE3.jpg\" alt=\"Soho loft living and dining area\" width=\"950\" height=\"633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/LAFAYETTE3.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/LAFAYETTE3-525x350.jpg 525w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/LAFAYETTE3-950x633.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/LAFAYETTE3-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/LAFAYETTE3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-253623\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/photo\/contemporary-dining-room-new-york-ny\/469053\/\">Soho loft dining area by Ashe + Leandro<\/a>. Photo by Miha Matei<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/design-firms\/ashe-and-leandro\/\">Ariel Ashe of the New York firm Ashe + Leandro<\/a> used light fixtures to brilliant effect in an airy Soho loft. \u201cFor entertaining, good lighting that is dimmable is always key,\u201d she says. A combined living and dining area aids in the merging of formal and informal spaces, while a variety of lighting options allow her clients set a specific mood depending on the nature of the party. In the dining area, Ashe utilized ceramic pendant lamps in assorted sizes, and in the living area, an adjustable two-armed <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/serge-mouille\/\">Serge Mouille<\/a> wall light offers other lighting options.<\/p>\n<h2>Consider Custom Pieces<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_253633\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-253633\" class=\"wp-image-253633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/ALDParkAveTriplexlivingroom2-1.jpg\" alt=\"Park avenue triplex living room\" width=\"950\" height=\"728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/ALDParkAveTriplexlivingroom2-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/ALDParkAveTriplexlivingroom2-1-457x350.jpg 457w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/ALDParkAveTriplexlivingroom2-1-950x728.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/ALDParkAveTriplexlivingroom2-1-120x92.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/ALDParkAveTriplexlivingroom2-1-768x588.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-253633\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/photo\/modern-living-room\/1208473\/\">Park Avenue triplex living room by Amy Lau<\/a>. Photo by Thomas Loof<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Tailoring one\u2019s furnishings is key \u2014 and a crucial component of Lau\u2019s design work. \u201cI often work with artisans to design a bespoke installation, item of furniture or piece of art to add warmth and individuality,\u201d Lau explains. In a triplex apartment, she commissioned a custom <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/vladimir-kagan\/\">Vladimir Kagan<\/a> sofa, which adds a new place for guests to perch in the expansive living room.<\/p>\n<h2>Get a Bar Cart<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_251043\" style=\"width: 723px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-251043\" class=\"wp-image-251043\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_4502.png\" alt=\"bar cart\" width=\"713\" height=\"950\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_4502.png 510w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_4502-263x350.png 263w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_4502-90x120.png 90w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 713px) 100vw, 713px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-251043\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bar cart styled by Richard Mishaan. Photo courtesy of Richard Mishaan Design<\/p><\/div>\n<p>One of Mishaan\u2019s hosting rules is to not leave guests stranded in one room while you prepare food and drinks in another. His furnishing solution? \u201cI love setting up a bar on a tray or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/furniture\/tables\/bar-carts\/\">bar cart<\/a>,\u201d says Mishaan. \u201cThat way, you have what you need near you.\u201d He also has a trolley in his own home, which he uses to hold serving dishes so as not to overcrowd the table. When the party\u2019s done, he simply folds it up and tucks it away. If only the rest of cleanup could be so easy.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer;\">Save<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c no-repeat scroll 3px 50% \/ 14px 14px; position: absolute; opacity: 1; z-index: 8675309; display: none; cursor: pointer; top: 449px; left: 60px;\">Save<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"border-radius: 2px; text-indent: 20px; width: auto; padding: 0px 4px 0px 0px; text-align: center; font: bold 11px\/20px 'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,sans-serif; color: #ffffff; background: #bd081c 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