Some of our most cherished memories are made while sitting around the dinner table. This is the month when we dust off the mismatched china and dig up our root vegetables to give thanks. A well-set table in a welcoming space can make any guest feel at home in an instant. In Erin Gates’s Elements of Family Style (Simon and Schuster, 2019) a base palette of neutrals keeps the room simple and allows for elegant touches: Mix metallic elements and soft fabrics to create a luxurious feel. Chairs with simple, clean lines won’t detract from an elaborate tablescape, making it easy to switch up decor when the mood strikes or the season changes.

99/15061 Versailles Folie // Cole & Son
Green Chinese Bouquet Dinner Plate by Herend // Neiman Marcus
Ambition Vase by JANUS et Cie // Perigold
Eternity LED 20″ Single Pendant by Maxim Lighting //  House of Lights
Alchemy Liquid Gold Paint // Sydney Harbour Paint Company
Gates Trestle Table // Huston & Company
KM Home Alloy Area Rug // Macys
Gustavian Swedish Square Back Dining Chairs Set of 6, 20th Century // 1stdibs