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24 Dinner Party Decor Ideas

From Colorfully Striped DIY Cloths to Proposal Name Plates

— July 12, 2013 — Art & Design
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.
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Art-Inspiring Table Mats
Art-Inspiring Table Mats
These Doodle Placemats From Anthropology Encourage Drawing During Dinner
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Sleek Stone-Made Coasters
Sleek Stone-Made Coasters
These Mug Mats are Easy-to-Make and Offers a Rustic Appeal
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Booze-Packaging Coasters
Booze-Packaging Coasters
These 'Attic Lace' Coasters Recycle Beer Boxes into Unique Decor
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Readable Booze Holders
Readable Booze Holders
The DIY Chalkboard Wine Glasses are Classy and Fun
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Blooming Valentine's Suckers
Blooming Valentine's Suckers
These DIY Lollipop Flowers are the Ultimate Last Minute Valentines Gi
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Psych Test Tablecloths
Psych Test Tablecloths
Rorschach Ink Blot Placemats Bring Aesthetic Personality to the Table
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Proposal Name Plates
Proposal Name Plates
The Ring Box Wedding Place Card is an Adorable Way to Kick Off Dinner
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Polychromatic Drink Coasters
Polychromatic Drink Coasters
The Color Blocked Coasters Will Brighten up the Table
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DIY Turkey Ornaments
DIY Turkey Ornaments
Dinner Guests are Sure to Gobble Up These Thanksgiving Place Cards
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DIY Drink Holders
DIY Drink Holders
The How To Make Your Own Wood Coasters Post is Instructive
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Colorfully Striped DIY Cloths
Colorfully Striped DIY Cloths
These Easy-to-Make Tablecloths are Perfect for Summertime Parties
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Motivational Coaster Designs
Motivational Coaster Designs
These DIY Mug Mats Feature Inspirational and Positive Messages
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Prehistoric Predator Platters
Prehistoric Predator Platters
The DIY Dinosaur Serving Dish is a Fun Craft Project
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DIY Chalkboard Table Topper
DIY Chalkboard Table Topper
Jackie Fogartie's Chalkboard Tablecloth Adds Dialogue to Any Dinner
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DIY Polaroid Coasters
DIY Polaroid Coasters
Darkroom and Dearly's Salvers Are Hands-on
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DIY Delectable Fruit Decor
DIY Delectable Fruit Decor
This Activity Lets You Make Vibrant Decorations from Tissue Paper
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DIY Gradient Lighting
DIY Gradient Lighting
The Ombre Pendant Lamp Adds a Pretty Flair to Living Spaces
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DIY Geometric Mug Plates
DIY Geometric Mug Plates
The DIY Wooden Coaster Infuses Color and Style for Your Coffee Table
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DIY Cork Coasters
DIY Cork Coasters
Make Some Affordable Home Decor Items Using This Apartment Therapy Tutorial
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DIY Upcycled Jean Coasters
DIY Upcycled Jean Coasters
The Brit & Co. Cocktail Napkins are Hip and Stylish
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DIY Strung Carton Lighting
DIY Strung Carton Lighting
Add a Romantic Glow to the Room with DIY Egg Carton Decor
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DIY Porcelain Jewelry Stands
DIY Porcelain Jewelry Stands
This 'a pair and spare' DIY Craft Will Display Your Trinkets
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DIY 8-Bit Gamer Mats
DIY 8-Bit Gamer Mats
The DIY Legend of Zelda Coasters are Ideal for Video Game Parties
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DIY Origami Box Lights
DIY Origami Box Lights
Adorn Old Christmas Lights with Colorful Paper Boxes to Make Origami Lights
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