Decorating a holiday table is an art. Famous metropolitan restaurants are distinguished by their rich decoration, luxurious interiors, and expensive textiles used in the decoration of festive feasts and dinner parties. Such events can improve the mood of those present just by looking at them. But the same festive dinner can be arranged even in your own home. If you are tormented by the question of how to decorate a table, then the answer is simple: arm yourself with the information presented in this article and organize an exemplary evening celebration for friends and relatives.
A harmoniously decorated table is the key to a great holiday and a good mood for guests
Table decoration
Table decoration is not only about exemplary English cutlery. All possible elements are combined here at once, from dishes, dishes and flowers, to ruffles on the window curtains and the entire style of the room. Small details, the texture of furniture upholstery, patterns on napkins and tablecloths - everything is important in table design. Real artists, and this is the only name given to people who professionally set tables, create atmospheric compositions in which all the elements and decorative parts complement, highlight, and do not interfere with each other.
There are certain rules for arranging cutlery
A truly designer table can surprise not only with its beauty and sophistication, but also set the atmosphere for a holiday and charge people with positivity on a sensory level.
The table can be decorated with vases of flowers or interesting figures
It is possible to achieve this effect in your apartment, country house, or even better - on the veranda or in the garden. To do this, you need to adhere to the basic rules when decorating a festive table:
- First of all, the theme of the evening is determined. The further choice of style, decorations, as well as the location of the holiday depends on this.
- The second stage will be choosing the status of the evening. If important guests come to you, then the place, as well as the interior, should correspond to this event.
- Next, you need to decide on the location of the gatherings. When planning a small party with friends, any place is suitable, but for receiving distant relatives who traveled to you for a week from the far north, the place should be calm and cozy.
- Also, don’t forget about creating a table menu. The choice of dishes and their design should fit harmoniously into the overall style idea.
- Textiles and dishes should have something in common and match each other. Patterns, engraving, as well as decorative coating are those small elements of table decoration that set the overall atmosphere of the holiday.
- Elements of decorative compositions with all kinds of ribbons from different fabrics corresponding to the previously chosen style, textile covers for chairs - these elements will add chic and gloss to the evening feast.
Candles create a romantic and calm atmosphere for a family holiday
A birthday is a wonderful occasion to show your creative inclinations, as well as to please the birthday person. Decorative candles will add the necessary festiveness to the evening, and the final act will be an exclusive cake.
Dark glasses – unusual and very elegant
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Table style
Decorating a festive table, just like interior design, has different stylistic directions. The most popular today are:
- country (with all its national diversity);
- minimalism;
- Scandinavian style;
- eco style;
- vintage;
- Art Deco.
Country is characterized by rural simplicity, discreet flowers and slightly rough fabrics.
And also country, but with an Italian twist
Each direction is beautiful and appropriate in its own way. Each option can be perfectly combined and complement the overall look of the home’s interior. It will not be difficult to adhere to the strict style of the Nordic countries, or to dine at a table in a vintage design: dishes, as well as elements of each of them, can be easily found by visiting the nearest store.
Tablecloth, dishes, cutlery and decorations - they all must form a single ensemble and be decorated according to certain rules
If the family’s income is at the average level, then do not despair if you wanted to decorate the holiday in expensive Art Deco. Large chain stores very often offer Chinese analogues of expensive tableware manufacturers (such as the Czech Republic, Italy), which will serve you well when setting the table for your birthday.
Fairytale decor with ethnic touches is perfect for birthday celebrations
An interesting combination of luxurious gilding with forest gifts
Spring festive table
Of the 6 listed styles for decorating a festive table, it is worth highlighting minimalism, Scandinavian, eco style, and art deco.
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Minimalism in table design
This style also includes, due to some similarities, Scandinavian and eco styles. All of them are distinguished by rigor, restraint, sufficiency and the advantage of correct lines. In dishes this is expressed in the uniformity of shapes. For example, plates are chosen to be strictly round in shape, while stands, vases and tablecloths are chosen to have square or rectangular shapes.
Simple, elegant and functional – everyone will recognize the signs of minimalism here
And this is the festive “luxury” of minimalism
Japanese style also refers to minimalist trends
Restraint in color and the presence of natural materials in dishes and plates are characteristic of the Scandinavian style. There may be no tablecloths at all. Wooden trays or bamboo dining mats are used instead.
The Scandinavian table is simple and elegant, always light and airy
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Eco-style table
But the eco style is distinguished by its multi-colored design. The style involves the use of wood of various species and colors (or impregnated with multi-colored natural oils), as well as the arrangement of plants and flowers in vases.
If you put napkins made of natural linen on a wooden tabletop and put pottery, you get eco-style
Khokhloma spoon and wooden glasses are eco-style with Russian notes
A very interesting solution would be to decorate a festive dinner in eco style for the birthday of your close friend or relative. Bamboo, linen and other natural materials, as well as textiles, are appropriate here. The color scheme implies natural shades in relation to the handles of cutlery and dishes. Ceramics and metal are used here in extreme cases, as is glass.
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Art Deco
If you are wondering how to decorate a table for an adult's birthday, then Art Deco is an excellent answer. This design is distinguished by obvious luxury, flashy high cost and unique style. Color schemes include the use of black and gold. Flower arrangements should also match these three colors. The dishes are selected with gilding. The material used is expensive: ceramic dishes, crystal, gold-plated or silver-plated cutlery.
The combination of gilding and silver with a dark palette are the main signs of art deco
Gold-embossed dishes and velvet tablecloths are suitable for serving.
The material of the tablecloth is velvet, less often cotton. Additionally, the table is accented with a gold ribbon, with various ornaments or shiny jewelry. Plates, cups and tableware are suitable in white with a gold rim. The pattern on the dishes is combined, combining straight, rounded, and intricate lines.
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Bright felt napkins
This stationery material is easy to cut and comes in rich colors that can easily brighten up your home decor. To create the accessory you will need scissors and adhesive film.
Rainbow tablecloth from Say Yes
Bring tropical style into your apartment with beautiful felt pineapples from Studio DIY for Scarves.net! Secure these elements to the fabric with a few stitches.
Tropical style from Studio DIY
Want to decorate your home with a contrasting geometric style? Felt, scissors, and hot glue are all you need to make this craft from Girl Loves Glam. In addition, such a tablecloth does not hang off the table, which is suitable for couples with animals and small children.
Geometric pattern by Girl Loves Glam
Table decoration for a child's birthday
When decorating a sweet table for your son or daughter’s birthday, you can be creative. Nowadays, various films about superheroes and science-fiction cartoons are very popular. In table setting, this can be reflected in colorful napkins, or a tablecloth with a photo decoration of one of the famous characters. Thematic dishes and plates are also placed on a decorated tablecloth.
First of all, you need to choose a theme for the holiday.
The children's holiday table should be a single whole with the overall design of the room.
Holiday table decoration based on the Harry Potter films
To add a full atmosphere, decorations in the form of attributes of cartoon characters are hung around the room, and the sweet table is decorated with edible figurines of the characters.
Shabby chic style is more suitable for girls. In terms of color spectrum, this design is a leader among others. The festive table, decorated for the birthday of the hero of the occasion, resembles a doll's house, with its motley shades and colorful decorations.
To decorate a table in the shabby chic style, white and pink colors are used, as well as their various shades and combinations.
On a sweet table you can hang garlands of napkins or cards
Every person can make decorative elements for decoration with their own hands. Painted tins with colorful birds on clothespins, or flower arrangements enclosed in a birdcage suspended above the table.
A children's holiday is a lot of colors and a fabulous atmosphere
Flowers, decorative fruits, vases, floral arrangements, colored ribbons, candles - these small accents will add atmosphere to the festive table.
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Three-dimensional modern art drawing
The following accessories have an unusual and fantastic appearance. For example, this piece from Sarah Park Events & Design for Ruffled has a 3D style with geometric accents! Suction cups and magnets can easily be decorated with bamboo skewers to create a unique and expressive installation!
Colorful composition with magnets from Ruffled
You'll love this next piece from Paint Stick Table Runner for Ruffled. The wooden planks were painted with bright yellow paint and held together using glue. The unique design can be easily stored and transported!
Yellow signs from Ruffled
Wooden disks look beautiful in the composition from the Simons studio. In order to make such an unusual piece of furniture, you will need to cut the branches and glue the resulting circles onto a sheet of felt.
Wooden table setting elements
This vibrant napkin from Design Sponge is accented with mesmerizing textures! Created by artisan Jessica of Miniature Rhino, the project requires embroidery to be completed. But a product this gorgeous and quirky is worth the effort.
Textile “Constellation” from Design Sponge
