A dining room should have some or all of the following furniture pieces, textiles, and accents. Here is a general shopping list:

• Dining table and chairs or benches
• Tablescape elements (bowls, jars, baskets, candlesticks, florals, etc.)
• Table linens
• Table pad to protect dining table
• Storage pieces (buffets, display cabinets, etc.)
• Lighting: overhead chandeliers or pendants, and where appropriate, buffet lamps or wall sconces
• Wall décor: artwork and/or wall mirrors
• Drapery
• Area rug