With the holiday hustle and bustle behind us and spring activities not yet on the horizon, this is a great time to take stock of your home and invest some time and energy into making it spectacular. Creating a wonderful home is not just about the decorative accents but  also the actual frame work of the rooms. Furnishing are the foundation of any great room. In the dining room, for example, the table is the focal point of the room. Many of us start off with a hand me down table which we typically only notice over the holidays when it is in use. In looking for a great dining room table you want to consider the style you are interested in as well as its proportions in your room. I came across some of the following wonderful table and chairs as I was looking recently. Below are some options to help you get you started. If you are interested in a particular item, there is an embedded link in each picture below to make it convenient for you to click on the item and get for your next special event.

For the ultimate in traditional in grand stye from Antique Purveyor, an American made dining table on custom birdcage pedestals in mahogany.

From Bernhardt a table with modern inspired pedestal legs…

A close up of the Lambert Double-Pedestal Dining Table…

Seen above with the Makena Dining Chair…

Or pair the table above with a different chair, the Elizabeth Dining Chairs, for a completely different look. Elegant and sophisticated…

For still a different look you replace the table above with the Georgian Dining Table below from Niermann Weeks. It would look spectacular with the Elizabeth Dining chairs…

From the John Richard Collection, a table with clean lines and a mirrored finish for a dramatic sparkle. The look is bright but toned down with dark upholstery to not be overpowering…

A detail of the Lisandra Round Dining Table above from John Richards…

Below also from from John-Richard Collection…

A detail of the Erlinda Dining Table with mirrored accents on the base…

Above pictured with the Massoud the Calvin Chair, details below…

The same table paired with different chairs completely transforms the look…

Pair the table with a Massoud Black Zebra Leather Dining Chair for a completely different look.

For a more traditional look pair any of the above chairs above with the table from Niermann Weeks, below the Saint Cloud Dining Table…

You could also use the below Asian inspired Bento Dining Table in the above settings with the chairs shown above for a more traditional look… 

From Bernhardt a striking table…

Detail for the Selinda Glass-Top Dining Table…

From Jonathan Adler the Bond Dining table, a Minimalist Mod burled mappa wood top on a polished nickel base. It is contemporary and retro at the same time, a truly updated classic…

The table above would be amazing with the Old Hickory Tannery Durham Dining Chairs below…

Or to get a completely different look use a different chair as below…

You could pair with the Maxime dining chair also by Jonathan Adler…

If your space is smaller these chairs also pair well with the Caracas Dining Table by Jonathan Adler as well…

The Jonathan Adler Rider Dining Chair below would also pair beautifully with Bond Dining table above…

For a more traditional look you could try the Lenore Dining Room Table and chairs below…

If you have a banquet style dining area try the configuration from Massoud below…

A detail of the Arden Dining Table…

Paired with the Noble Banquette…

Sorry for the long post! There are just so many wonderful options available and so many people find the process daunting, thought should give it adequate coverage.

Feature image: Versailles Dining room from ParisPerfect.com