Dining Room Furniture Options That Go Beyond the Table

The centerpiece of a dining room is the dining room table. Even with a table and chairs, however, your dining room may have more space for extra pieces of furniture. If you're unsure what your options are, follow this guide so you are fully prepared for when you shop at a furniture store. The options include furniture that will help organize items, set up decorations, and expand the use of the room.

China Cabinet

If you have nice sets of dishes or glasses, then you can put them on full display inside a china cabinet. A china cabinet is typically a tall unit that features open-air or glass door components. Visibility is a key part of displaying dishware sets.

China cabinets may also feature drawers for dinnerware options like forks, spoons, and knives. Lower cabinets are ideal for storing extra items like plates, cups, serving trays. China cabinets vary in size, so you should have a good idea of how much extra space you have in your dining room.

Server

A server is similar to a china cabinet, except the dining room piece is typically shorter and doesn't showcase the same display options as a china cabinet. A server will typically feature a flat-top option which is ideal for large platters of food. Set up large casserole pans, baked meats, and side dishes all on the server.

A person can easily fill their plate up without making extra trips to the kitchen. A server will also include a lot of storage options. You can use drawers to hold serving spoons, spatulas, and scoops to make serving easier.

The storage inside a server is also ideal for other uses. For example, if your family uses a dining room to play board games, then you can keep your favorite games inside the server. Some servers include sliding doors while others feature pull-open cabinet doors or drawers. Shop for modern or vintage designs to match your current dining room furniture.

Coffee Bar

Enjoy a nice drink station in the form of a coffee bar. A coffee bar may include multiple features to cater to the dining room experience. You could have a single-serve coffee cup brewer with a rack or drawer to organize your K-cups. Some coffee bars include open areas on the bottom ideal for a mini-fridge. The fridge can hold cream for coffee or other beverages.

A coffee bar is ideal for getting quick drinks while you dine and may include extra cups and other drink options like hot chocolate or tea. Some coffee bars also include space for extra appliances. For example, you may decide to add a microwave to a coffee bar. The microwave can easily heat up drinks or provide a little extra warmth to food.

Stand Alone Pantry

A dining room pantry is a similar piece of furniture to a coffee bar. Sometimes pantries are built into walls, but homeowners have the option to purchase a pantry for use directly in the dining room. A stand-alone pantry will include all of the essentials for a meal. You could have extra dishware, or keep accessories like table mats.

A lot of extra food items are kept in a stand-alone pantry as well. You can store items like sugar packets, salt, pepper, or condiments that need no refrigeration. The pantry could also hold quick snack options.

You could find a corner-based pantry to set in a dining room while taking up minimal space. The sizes and styles vary, allowing you to pick and choose the best options for your dining room.

For more information on dining room furniture, visit our showroom at Chris Furniture. We have a ton of options to choose from and will help you find the proper style and size to fit your current home.