Charlotte Wood Buffet

Dressing up the dining room? Be it for a festive family feast or an upscale dinner party with friends, a little sophistication goes a long way. Start by making the meal feel like an occasion by appointing each setting with layered china plates, then layer in a crisp cotton napkin for added elegance, and use cursive-scrawled place cards to direct guests where to sit. Next, make the space shine by suspending a polished chandelier straight overhead, a classic that’s sure to turn heads. And finally, add style and storage space with this timeless console table. Founded atop turned feet, its frame is crafted of cherry-finished wood veneers with overlay glass-front cabinets. Use the top to set out your famous homemade strawberry shortcake and fudge brownies for dessert, then, once the fete is through, use the nine interior shelves to tuck away all your serving essentials.