Tablescape Design Tips
Tablescape Design Tips
Pinterest-worthy, yet practical
At the heart of every event hosted within a home is a strategically planned, yet beautiful tablescape. You might be asking yourself, “Does my table truly matter that much?” When hosting an event with a meal, it is important to remember that the table is where people will be seated face to face. It is where the food will be experienced, and where meaningful conversations will take place.
A well-designed table can make a great impact on your guests and your event. Keeping these few practical tips in mind when designing your table will make it feel more attainable to create something truly whimsical that is cohesive to your home and the overall mood of your event:
Color Scheme
Not sure where to begin? COLOR is a simple place to start to create a theme for your tablescape, and your event in general. Hosting a Friendsgiving dinner party? Tune into your fall hues: deep greens, shades of brown, or pops of gold are a lovely color palette. Already tapping into the Christmas decor in the attic? Give your event a crisp white backdrop. Any color palette you settle in on will make designing the table a great deal easier.
Lighting
Including lighting on your table creates a thorough ambiance that adds a lot to a tablescape. From tea lights to multi-tiered candle sticks, there are a number of ways to make your table stand out with added lighting. Use them throughout the home to accurately set the tone for your event.
Shop Your Home
As your theme comes together, try looking in other rooms for items that could appropriately match your aesthetic. Once you have a vision for how the table should look, you might be pleasantly surprised to find other items around your home that are cohesive with that same style. Then, hit the local decor shops to fill in any gaps!
Beyond the Table
If space on your tabletop fills quickly, and additional items accumulate within your color scheme, use them to decorate other spaces where guests will be spending time. Any areas where food will be served or people could be seated are a great place to set out decor that will draw attention back to that main table theme.
Place Cards
Not only do place cards make every person at the table feel seen and welcome, but they are a great way to tie together the decor on the table. A beautifully hand-written place card truly elevates a table setting in a powerful way. Place cards can also be displayed beyond the typical name tent. Seasonal leaves, seashells, or wood pieces are just a few unique place card ideas. Think outside the box about what might match your theme!
Hosting during the holidays can be an overwhelming task. Letting your focus fall solely on the table when you begin planning will help all of the other details fall into place. Once the table decisions are made, the flow of the event becomes more natural, and you’ll find yourself relieved by how much of an impact it makes on your holiday hosting!