How to Set Up the Dining Room with Christmas Dinnerware and Kitchen Islands Decorating the table with themed linens, beautiful centerpieces and Christmas dinnerware is an important holiday tradition. Make sure to also include practical things in your dining room for fun holiday meals. Portable kitchen islands and bar carts are great for holding extra plates and dinnerware to make more room on the table. Add holiday sparkle and spirit to your dining room with these practical and easy ideas.

Kitchen Islands and Bar Carts

If you are hosting a Christmas dinner for friends and family, think about adding cart-style kitchen islands and bar carts to the dining room. The holiday table may be full with place settings for all the dinner guests and the centerpiece. Use these carts for holding extra plates, napkins and flatware. You can also bring out the next course or dessert on these carts so serving your guests becomes easier. Place the carts flush against the wall next to the table so your guests can move about freely but all your dinnerware remains within easy reach.

Movable kitchen islands and carts are excellent for setting up a drinks station in the dining room. Place bottles …