While an antique dining room table, writing desk ... everything together and make the space feel cohesive," she added.

"Your furniture should work for you, not the other way around. A well-made dining table can double ... stains and wear,” she said. “Also, a distressed leather only gets better with time ...

A lot of elements make up a beautiful dining room—décor like paintings and floating shelves, a few light fixtures and maybe some plants—but a dining table is the true anchor for the space.