Includes index.

Your style -- Entertaining -- Space -- Color -- Texture -- Furnishings -- Outdoors -- Lighting -- Storage -- Display.

Life's most memorable meals take place at home. The best dining areas not only enhance a special occasion, they make even casual family dinners feel like celebrations. Whether your everyday dining space is a formal dining room, an intimate breakfast nook, or part of an airy great room, Pottery Barn Dining Spaces is filled with creative ideas for making it comfortable, stylish, and welcoming. This imaginative sourcebook walks you through the essential elements of a well-designed dining area. See how smart furniture placement, versatile lighting, and accessible storage can make the most of a limited space. Discover the best ways to organize dinnerware and store table linens. Find clever designs for place cards and table settings for meals ranging from family suppers to holiday banquets. Learn how details make all the difference, from accessories and dinnerware to flowers and centerpieces. For every dining space in your home -- from porches and sunrooms to window seats and eat-in kitchens -- this book offers ideas and inspiration. In homes across America, Pottery Barn's signature blend of comfort and style has made us a trusted source of design inspiration. In Pottery Barn Dining Spaces, we've gathered our favorite decorating secrets to help you create the perfect dining space for you and your family. This book is a collection of favorite solutions from our own homes, along with many new ideas we couldn't wait to show you. In these pages you'll find stylish dining spaces of all kinds, along with quick-reference color palettes and materials guides that make it easy to apply the decorating ideas to your own home.