Cool, crisp fall nights are the perfect reason to gather friends and family around the table. Whether hosting a football watch party, planning a cozy dinner party, or simply enjoying a meal with loved ones, every occasion deserves to be set in a way that makes a statement. At O.P. Jenkins Furniture & Design, you’ll find timeless pieces that transform your home into the ultimate refined space for entertaining.
“Everything needs to feel usable and fun,” Jessica Wilkerson explains. “We don't like stuffy things, we're not a stuffy business. We like things to feel inviting and warm, and having things that have that kind of casual undertone but can still be dressed up. You can use these dishes for a formal dinner, but you can also use these dishes for a girls' lunch.”
O.P. Jenkins opened in 1907 as a family-owned business based in Knoxville. In 2016, they went on to open their Franklin location, which has since become a go-to destination for those seeking timeless, investment pieces in both furniture and decor.
“We love being part of this community,” Jessica says. “We are a Tennessee-based business. We're a Tennessee family-owned business. We very much pride ourselves in being part of the communities that we are in.”
Williamson County is a community that knows how to host, and with stores like O.P. Jenkins, finding the perfect pieces for any occasion becomes effortless. Before curating the perfect tablescape, it all begins with investing in the foundation of every gathering: the dining table.
“I'm going to say this day in and day out, get that dining table,” Jessica says. “There are lots of things you can do around it, but that is the core piece. Your furniture is your investment. You want things that you can layer and change in and out, get pieces that feel solid, that feel sturdy, that your guests feel comfortable at.”
Once you have invested in a dining table that is perfect for any occasion, you can start finding decor that works for your table.
A dining table is the anchor of every gathering. Once you’ve found a timeless piece that suits any occasion, the next step is adding decor that elevates the experience and makes the table your own.
“You're working on building what your entertaining space is going to be,” Jessica points out. “Investing in a few specific serving pieces, whether that is your dinnerware, or whether it's the right set of platters. You want pieces that feel like your starting spot, that you can add to seasonally, and that you can add different things into each one, but you want those core pieces that you feel like you could use spring, summer, fall, and winter.”
While investing in timeless, classic pieces lays the foundation, Jessica encourages homeowners to have fun with their spaces. Trends bring fresh energy into a room, and this fall, she notes that incorporating more color has become especially popular.
“People are ready for color,” she says. “We had all these solid white spaces for so long, but people are ready for rich, bold color.”
This season, richer tones and plush textures like velvet are an easy way to incorporate color, instantly warming a room and making any space feel inviting and cozy.
To celebrate O.P. Jenkins’ anniversary, both locations host their annual anniversary sale each October. This year, the sale runs from Oct. 13 to Nov. 29, with every item marked down, regardless of whether you buy in stock or custom pieces. It’s the perfect opportunity to invest in timeless furniture and accessories.
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"We like things to feel inviting and warm, and having things that have that kind of casual undertone but can still be dressed up."