Is it just us, or is the dining area one of the most underrated rooms in a home?

Sure, a dining room may not be as key as, say, a living room or bedroom. And yes, most small spaces don’t even have an entire room dedicated to fine dining. However, whether you have a formal dining room, a small breakfast nook, or a few chairs propped up against your countertop, you need somewhere to scarf down that mouth-watering meal. If you’re going to have a dedicated dining space, you might as well make sure it’s well-stocked and well-appointed.

To help, we asked our favorite interior designers about the items everyone needs to buy for their dining spaces, stat. Turns out, you’re just five purchases away from a dreamy dining room.