Mardi Gras Dining Room Decor Ideas for Hosting a Carnival-style Feast

Ready to turn dinner into a full-on parade? I’ve put together seven bold, totally different dining room looks that bring New Orleans magic to your table. Each design is a complete vibe—colors, textures, lighting, and decor—so you can pick your favorite and host a carnival-style feast in serious style.

1. Luxe French Quarter Glam

Wide room shot, Luxe French Quarter Glam dining room: deep emerald green walls with emerald velvet drapery, antique gold accents throughout; a dark round wood table centered, surrounded by tufted dining chairs in rich purple and black; overhead a crystal chandelier dripping with bead strands for drama; tabletop styled with a satin runner, gold charger plates, crystal stemware, and monogrammed linen napkins; a gilded candelabra centerpiece with tapered purple candles and glittery faux masks; gold-framed mirrors and vintage jazz prints on the walls, a bar cart with cut-glass decanters; feathered mask place cards at each setting; moody evening lighting, elegant Old World New Orleans atmosphere, photorealistic.

Think Old World New Orleans with a luxe twist. Start with a deep, emerald green wall or velvet drapery, then layer in antique gold accents for that historic mansion feel.

A dark, round wood table grounds the room. Surround it with tufted dining chairs in rich purple or black, and add a crystal chandelier dripping in beads for drama.

Color palette: Emerald, royal purple, black, antique gold
Centerpiece: A gilded candelabra with tapered purple candles and glittery faux masks
Tabletop: Satin runner, gold charger plates, crystal stemware, monogrammed linen napkins
Wall details: Gold-framed mirrors, vintage jazz prints, and a bar cart styled with decanters

Top it off with feathered mask place cards and a soft jazz playlist. It’s moody, elegant, and totally Mardi Gras.

2. Bold Bourbon Street Pop

Medium shot from a corner angle, Bold Bourbon Street Pop: glossy white table with clear acrylic chairs; bright purple, electric lime green, and metallic gold accents dominating; neon “Let’s Parade” sign glowing over a sideboard, marquee-style vibe; confetti-style placemats, iridescent glassware, disposable gold flatware, patterned napkins with tassel rings; metallic balloons tied to chair backs; bead necklaces scattered down the center like a runner with mini king cakes set as favors; oversized paper fans, fringe garlands, and a small photo backdrop corner on the wall; bright, punchy lighting, high-energy party mood, photorealistic.

If you love color, this one’s your party. Flood the space with bright purple, electric green, and metallic gold—but keep the furniture modern and simple.

Go for a glossy white or glass table with clear acrylic chairs. Then punch it up with neon signage, confetti-style placemats, and metallic balloons tied to the chair backs.

Color palette: Bright purple, lime green, hot pink accents, gold
Lighting: Neon “Let’s Parade” sign or marquee letters over a sideboard
Tabletop: Iridescent glassware, disposable gold flatware, patterned napkins with tassel rings
Wall decor: Oversized paper fans, fringe garlands, and a photo backdrop corner

Scatter bead necklaces down the center like a runner and drop in mini king cakes as favors. It screams fun, in the best way.

3. Garden Masquerade Chic

Detail closeup, Garden Masquerade Chic tabletop: white or natural wood table surface with lace and linen layers, velvet ribbon accents; lush florals in purple and cream—white roses and purple ranunculus—woven into a eucalyptus garland centerpiece with tucked-in peacock feathers; brushed gold flatware beside cream plates, mercury glass votives flickering; edge of a cross-back wooden chair with a tied chiffon sash visible; soft string lights bokeh above suggesting a floral chandelier; sage, lavender, cream, and soft gold palette; romantic, ethereal evening glow, photorealistic.

Take the party into a romantic garden dream. Start with a white or natural wood table, then add abundant greenery and lush florals in purple and cream.

Hang string lights or a floral chandelier overhead and layer the table with soft textures—lace, linen, and velvet ribbons. Keep the metallics subtle with brushed gold flatware and mercury glass votives.

Color palette: Sage, lavender, cream, soft gold
Centerpiece: Eucalyptus garland, white roses, and purple ranunculus with tucked-in peacock feathers
Seating: Cross-back wooden chairs with tied chiffon sashes
Accents: Ceramic vases, vintage-style water pitchers, delicate mask place cards

It’s ethereal and elegant—perfect if you want a more refined nod to the festivities without sacrificing romance.

4. Jazz Club Noir

Medium shot straight-on, Jazz Club Noir: charcoal or textured black wallpaper accent wall; sleek rectangular table with black linen; black leather or velvet dining chairs; low centerpiece of black calla lilies, feathers, and subtle gold leaf; brass fixtures and smoked glass elements; dome pendant or tiered chandelier above with candle clusters on the table adding warm glow; gold-rim plates, cut-crystal tumblers, plum napkins with metallic rings; framed sheet music and saxophone silhouette prints, with a mounted vintage trumpet on the wall; sultry, speakeasy mood, photorealistic.

Go sultry and cinematic with a black-and-gold palette and moody lighting. Paint an accent wall charcoal or use a textured black wallpaper, then bring in brass fixtures and smoked glass.

A sleek rectangular table with black leather or velvet chairs sets the tone. Add a low centerpiece with black calla lilies, feathers, and a hint of gold leaf.

Color palette: Black, brass, deep plum, smoke gray
Lighting: Dome pendant or tiered chandelier, plus candle clusters for glow
Tabletop: Black linen, gold-rim plates, cut-crystal tumblers, plum napkins with metallic rings
Wall art: Framed sheet music, saxophone silhouette prints, or a mounted vintage trumpet

Play a blues and jazz playlist and add a corner bar with a record player. It feels like an intimate speakeasy—Mardi Gras after dark.

5. Creole Cottage Charm

Wide room shot, Creole Cottage Charm: rustic farmhouse table surrounded by mismatched painted wood chairs in mustard gold, violet, jade, and brick red; patchwork of patterned textiles—striped runner, gingham napkins, block-printed placemats—in softened Mardi Gras hues; centerpiece of mason jars filled with wildflowers, bead strands draped, and mini praline bowls; open shelves displaying colorful pottery, enamelware, and cookbooks; woven baskets and iron wall hooks holding masks; vintage rug underfoot; wrought-iron style wall sconce and café curtains or shutters at the window; cozy, unfussy daylight ambiance, photorealistic.

Cozy, colorful, and full of character—this look borrows from classic New Orleans cottages. Mix painted wood chairs in mismatched colors around a rustic farmhouse table.

Layer a patchwork of patterned textiles—striped runners, gingham napkins, and block-printed placemats—in Mardi Gras hues with softer undertones.

Color palette: Mustard gold, violet, jade, brick red, creamy white
Centerpiece: Mason jars with wildflowers, bead strands, and mini praline bowls
Storage: Open shelves with colorful pottery, enamelware, and cookbooks
Accents: Woven baskets, iron wall hooks for masks, and a vintage rug

Hang a wrought-iron style wall sconce and add shutters or café curtains. It’s charming, unfussy, and perfect for family-style feasts.

6. Carnival Maximalist Mix

Overhead tabletop shot, Carnival Maximalist Mix: bold patterned backdrop hints of harlequin diamonds in purple and green; marble or mirrored table surface piled with mixed-print plates, beaded chargers, velvet napkins, and glass candlesticks at varying heights; jewel tones with gold and iridescent accents everywhere; glitter-dusted centerpiece with oversized mask details and peacock feathers; bead garlands and ribbon streamers drifting into frame from above, paper lanterns overhead out of focus; patterned floor tiles or a graphic rug peeking at the edge; theatrical, layered, high-sparkle look, photorealistic.

More is more—this design embraces pattern, texture, and sparkle all at once. Start with a bold patterned wallpaper or mural—think harlequin diamonds or oversized florals in purple and green.

Choose velvet chairs in mixed colors, a marble or mirrored table, and a mountain of layered tabletop details. Don’t be shy—stack it up!

Color palette: Jewel tones with gold and iridescent accents
Tabletop: Mixed-print plates, beaded chargers, velvet napkins, and glass candlesticks in varying heights
Ceiling decor: Hanging paper lanterns, bead garlands, and ribbon streamers
Art & objects: Oversized masks, peacock feathers, and a glitter-dusted centerpiece

Finish with patterned floor tiles or a graphic rug to anchor the party. It’s theatrical, joyful, and made for the bold host.

7. Modern Minimalist Mardi Gras

Minimalist medium shot, straight-on, Modern Minimalist Mardi Gras: clean white walls, light wood table, sleek black chairs; a single statement runner in deep purple centered on the table; crisp white plates, matte gold flatware; low bowl centerpiece with green citrus and artichokes plus a few gold-dipped leaves; linear black pendant or minimalist globe chandelier above; one graphic print on the wall and a single mask on a stand; monochrome candles and smoked glassware for cocktails; restrained purple/green/gold accents, bright natural light, calm gallery-like mood, photorealistic.

Yes, you can keep it minimal and still be festive. Start with a clean backdrop—white walls, light wood table, and sleek black chairs—then layer in strategic pops of Mardi Gras color.

Use a single statement runner in deep purple, crisp white plates, and matte gold flatware. Keep decor sculptural and simple.

Color palette: White, black, natural wood, restrained purple/green/gold accents
Centerpiece: Low bowl with green citrus and artichokes, plus a few gold-dipped leaves
Lighting: Linear black pendant or minimalist globe chandelier
Accents: One graphic print, a single mask on a stand, and monochrome candles

Serve cocktails in smoked glassware and add a discreet bead set at each place. It’s crisp, fresh, and effortlessly chic—Mardi Gras, but make it gallery-worthy.

Pick your favorite vibe, cue the brass band playlist, and set the table like you mean it. With these seven looks, your Mardi Gras dinner will feel like a parade rolled right into your dining room—no float required.