India, Oct. 7 -- No festive gathering is complete without delicious food, but a plain dining table can diminish the overall experience. With a few thoughtful touches, you can transform the look and feel of the dining table. Swapping out table linen and tableware or adding a simple centrepiece can give your space a festive makeover without effort. The goal is to create a dining area that feels both functional and inviting, classy but not cluttered. Here are seven easy upgrades to make your dining table stand out when hosting guests this festive season.

If you want a decorative element for this festival without making the dining table look overly decorated, start with a table runner. It can add colour, pattern and texture. For an Indian fe...