Table decoration ideas for a sit-down dinner with friends
The side effects of growing up sometimes include hosting a sit-down dinner with friends that’s beyond chips packets strewn across the table and plastic glasses that go directly into the dustbin after dinner is done. There will be a few times in your adulthood life where you’d want to take extra efforts and concentrate on your dining table décor to make your guests feel warm and welcomed.
Dining table decorations don’t need to be a distressing exercise. With a few table decoration ideas, you will graduate to be a seasoned host for parties for adults.
- Lighting is an important factor in making guests feel comfortable. Too less light can break your dining table décor while too much light might not be complimentary to the somber environment you are trying to create. Switch on the yellow lights and add a few scented candles to your dining table décor. Candles add a certain mood and charm to your layout.
- You can add fresh flowers in vases as centerpieces but make sure not to overdo it. Keep your color scheme muted or earthy when it comes to flowers, candle holders or even your tablecloth or runner, whatever you prefer. Avoid tall or very bulky vases as they provide distraction with the food and interaction. Keep the flower arrangements compact.
- There is no rule book that says that every plate and every glass on the table should match with each other. Go all out and experiment with plates and glass sizes. Give every guest a unique plate based on his or her personality or color preference, however this is not to say that regular dinnerware can’t be used. If you have a set of matching plates then they complete your dining table decorations
- Your cutlery is the icing on the cake, lay it down with perfection. It’s the final step of achieving the finesse of an experienced host. Choose your cutlery carefully and let it be the highlight of the evening as your guests prepare to take a bite of your first course of meal. Remember to keep a stand of cutlery accessible in case someone needs a fresh set.
- Remember to place at least one tissue holder if you are providing everyone with personal tissues. You may need more than one if that’s not the case.
These are a few simple table decoration ideas that you can use to ace any sit-down dinner party. You can always experiment with different plates, bowls, and dinnerware to make your table decorationslook perfect.
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