Hosting a friendly gathering at your home for friends and family can be a stressful experience, but if you're looking for some creative and cost-effective ways to spruce up your interior space, then these dinner party decor ideas will certainly point you in the right direction.
With the amount of table accessories and dining room decor items you end up having to purchase for a party, the cost of making sure everything is sleek and spotless can add up very quickly. These creative DIY projects however, are allowing individuals to amazingly customize their own party decor items with unique and original designs, turning an average mealtime into a much more interesting event.
From DIY strung carton lighting to sleek stone-made coasters, these dinner party decor ideas will have you ready to host a get together in no time.
24 Dinner Party Decor Ideas
From Colorfully Striped DIY Cloths to Proposal Name Plates:
Tana Makmanee — Jul 12, 2013 — Art & Design
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DIY Origami Box Lights
Adorn Old Christmas Lights with Colorful Paper Boxes to Make Origami Lights
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DIY Porcelain Jewelry Stands
This 'a pair and spare' DIY Craft Will Display Your Trinkets
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DIY Upcycled Jean Coasters
The Brit & Co. Cocktail Napkins are Hip and Stylish
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DIY Geometric Mug Plates
The DIY Wooden Coaster Infuses Color and Style for Your Coffee Table
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DIY Gradient Lighting
The Ombre Pendant Lamp Adds a Pretty Flair to Living Spaces
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DIY Polaroid Coasters
Darkroom and Dearly's Salvers Are Hands-on
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Prehistoric Predator Platters
The DIY Dinosaur Serving Dish is a Fun Craft Project
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Colorfully Striped DIY Cloths
These Easy-to-Make Tablecloths are Perfect for Summertime Parties
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DIY Strung Carton Lighting
Add a Romantic Glow to the Room with DIY Egg Carton Decor
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DIY Chalkboard Table Topper
Jackie Fogartie's Chalkboard Tablecloth Adds Dialogue to Any Dinner
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DIY 8-Bit Gamer Mats
The DIY Legend of Zelda Coasters are Ideal for Video Game Parties
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Polychromatic Drink Coasters
The Color Blocked Coasters Will Brighten up the Table
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Art-Inspiring Table Mats
These Doodle Placemats From Anthropology Encourage Drawing During Dinner
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Sleek Stone-Made Coasters
These Mug Mats are Easy-to-Make and Offers a Rustic Appeal
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DIY Delectable Fruit Decor
This Activity Lets You Make Vibrant Decorations from Tissue Paper
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Motivational Coaster Designs
These DIY Mug Mats Feature Inspirational and Positive Messages
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Psych Test Tablecloths
Rorschach Ink Blot Placemats Bring Aesthetic Personality to the Table
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Readable Booze Holders
The DIY Chalkboard Wine Glasses are Classy and Fun
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Proposal Name Plates
The Ring Box Wedding Place Card is an Adorable Way to Kick Off Dinner
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DIY Cork Coasters
Make Some Affordable Home Decor Items Using This Apartment Therapy Tutorial
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DIY Turkey Ornaments
Dinner Guests are Sure to Gobble Up These Thanksgiving Place Cards
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Blooming Valentine's Suckers
These DIY Lollipop Flowers are the Ultimate Last Minute Valentines Gi
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Booze-Packaging Coasters
These 'Attic Lace' Coasters Recycle Beer Boxes into Unique Decor
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DIY Drink Holders
The How To Make Your Own Wood Coasters Post is Instructive
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Motivational Coaster Designs
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Fishy Mug Coasters
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Delicate Degustation Dishes
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