Channer ResidenceEclectic Dining Room, San Luis Obispo

4. Add a chic table runner. Less expensive and more casual than tablecloths, runners can instantly update a dining room. If you're at all handy with a sewing machine, you can stitch your own to size, but the following picks are easy on the wallet.

The home's entry leads into the simple but pleasant dining room. Large windows let in loads of natural light, working with the warm beige walls and colorful accents to make the space feel cozy and bright.

I think a rectangle table, if small with chairs that tuck under fully, might take up less space in kitchen

Warm and comforting vibe, fits small space really well.