TIP #1: SET THE SCENE
A simple way to create a cohesive style for your table setting is to keep certain base elements neutral (the tablecloth, glasses, a wooden or stone table, etc.) and to add colour using flowers, napkins, ribbons, candles and so on. NB: lighting is key, especially at dinner, and candlelight casts a particularly flattering glow. Place candles all around, but avoid scented candles on the table during meals.
TIP #2: DECORATE YOUR TABLE WITH FLOWERS
I often begin with flowers as inspiration for my table settings: a few pretty blooms mixed with simple elements, for example, create a light, fresh springtime tablescape. And think beyond ordinary vases: repurpose other containers like jars or buckets, fill little wooden crates with jars of flowers, or use foraged finds…
