Tuesday, 22 February 2011 23:46

Dressing up a Buffet

Written by  Fine Furniture Reporter

Every gourmand loves a good buffet for the obvious availability to all kinds of flavours. But what they don't often notice is how these buffets are situated and accessorized. Buffets are usually found in hotel lobbies, casino and large institutional gatherings, but in some cases you may find yourself having to entertain a large group of people in your own home. When you consider how to display or carry off a proper large function and feed a good amount of people you will need to consider the necessities of a proper buffet. You need to appreciate what makes the presentation of food attractive to your guest and comfortable to your home.

A good example of how furnishing a buffet can be as important as what food you choose to stock and what cutlery and china you choose to utilize is the Lakeview Casual Buffet. This piece has modest table space and at first it may seem slightly diminutive but its look really makes it a worthwhile choice when arranging a gathering. It has three drawers, two doors and two adjustable shelves with a fine silver tray and a very dignified look that adds to its presence. This buffet is a fine piece that calls back to a time where a gathering was attended by servants and is a grand option for you next social exhibition.

Another way to go is the Oxford Design Master Sideboard, a fitting unit for any well stocked buffet, and a way to class up an engagement on the verge of being too relaxed. This piece has a lot more modern sensibilities that can easily inject some old world class into a buffet and let you arrange the day or evening the way you see fit. It comes in four finishes and nicely designed bevels on the legs and the lower compartment of the two shelves and two doors. It also comes with the option of a decorative pattern engraved into the table top. This piece has a lot of unique features that can add character to your home and also be a great feature in you buffet.

Any of these pieces can make your next buffet very worldly experience for you and your guest ~ have look through the catalogue and see which piece fits your style best.

Last modified on Monday, 12 September 2011 19:37
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