Summertime should be easy and breezy. To elevate your summer dining experience, create a whimsical, effortless vibe by designing a beautiful tablescape for your family or guests to enjoy.
One of the most effortless ways to create a tablescape that looks well planned is to have items that match. A summer inspired table setting will have a color scheme that goes along with the season. Beachy colors such as shades of blue, turquoise, or yellow are great choices. You might even choose a theme such as floral, beach, or patriotic. In your chosen color scheme or theme, choose tableware and linens. For an outdoor table, you may want to consider unbreakable plates, bowls, and cups. Start with a table runner, and then layer with placemats, plates, bowls, silverware and cloth napkins.
Next, you’ll want to incorporate a centerpiece. Consider the time of day of your gathering or when guests will be sitting down to eat. Do you need lighting at the table, or just something fresh and pretty to look at? For brunch, lunch, or early dinners, a seasonal floral arrangement is the perfect centerpiece. You can find florals that fit with your color scheme or theme and place one large arrangement in the center, or if you have a longer table you can use small vases and place several throughout the length of your table. If your dining experience is in the evening, a lantern centerpiece will set the mood. Along the table runner, try fairy lights for an extra glow.
Not technically part of the tablescape, but equally as important for style and comfort, is how you decorate your seating area. If you’re designing a tablescape for a dinner party, you likely have more formal seating. You can experiment with chair cushions in your chosen colors to add an extra layer of comfort. If you have lounging patio seating nearby, elevate it by adding a few pillows and throws in your colors or theme to bring it all together.
With the weather turning favorable, us Wisconsinites love to take advantage of our limited outdoor time. Make the most of your experience by creating a beautiful summer tablescape for friends and family to enjoy food and drinks, and make lasting memories!