Entertaining Idea: Tables And Chairs For Your Littlest Guests

The key to a successful kids playdate or party? Bite-sized seating. Petite, kid-friendly tables and chairs can help even the smallest guests feel more comfortable in your home. Vallerie Drorbaugh, style manager for the home furnishing online-flash-sale store, the Foundary, shares her tips on selecting the right kiddie-sized furnishings:

• The two key factors for kid-sized activity and dining tables? Durability and design. Drorbaugh advises parents to look for resilient, lightweight tables outfitted with nontoxic enamels and painted finishes. It's the best way to ensure the surface they're eating off of and playing on is safe for kids.

• Consider your color options carefully, Drorbaugh says. "Children's furniture falls within three main buckets: neutral stains, bold primary colors, and gender-specific hues," she says. Find a table that matches your home's aesthetic; if the table will be in your chid's bedroom or play room, experiment with bold colors. Even a themed table, like the Foundary's tiny Chicago Cubs-decorated table and chairs, can spice up play time.

Once the décor is set, you can start to brainstorm the perfect party for your kids.