Takeaway:

• Keeping your table decorations simple yet elegant is the key to a perfect dinner party.
• Change your table settings according to the different themes.
• Add colours and textures to make the dinner table look and feel good.

Whether you host a formal dinner party, a casual gathering with friends, or a special occasion, setting your table can significantly impact the overall ambience and experience. The table setting is not only about placing utensils and plates, but it is an art that reflects your personal style, creativity, and attention to detail.

From choosing the right colour scheme and tableware to selecting the perfect centrepiece and napkins, there are endless possibilities. The goal is to create a memorable and inviting tablespace which becomes the talk of the town. 

If you plan to host your first big dinner party, here are a few inspiring table setting ideas. Check them out to host the perfect dinner.

1. Play With Colours

Going with one colour is no longer in fashion. When hosting your dinner party, try different colour combinations. Using contrasting coloured accessories can be an interesting idea. You can find beautiful tableware accessories such as aluminium table coasters, stoneware coasters, etc, and match them with cotton brown and white napkins. You can also add a colour-coordinated table runner to add grace to your table. A pure linen yellow-striped table runner would be an excellent option. 

1. Go For Some Light

If you plan for a cosy, warm, and elegant dinner theme, do not miss out on keeping candles. Go for tall candles and place them on metal candle stands to give them a rustic touch. A candle stand on a beautiful hand-block printed cotton tablecloth will bring a pleasant feel to the whole setting. Try using brass table decor as the table centrepiece, along with candles. It is most likely to go perfectly with any dinner theme.  

1. Something For the Plates

Like table decor is essential, you need elegant crockery pieces for a complete look. But keeping your plates directly on your tablecloth is never a great idea. Instead, you can go for a cane round table mat. Palm placemats have also become popular dinner party accessories. You can experiment with different and unique placemat ideas to have a lasting impression on your guests. 

1. The Napkin Art

A table napkin is essential and needs to be placed functionally. There are numerous napkin folding ideas, and you can try them using pure linen napkins. Take 100% linen napkins and make an envelope fold for a different look. Meanwhile, cotton dinner napkins can also be of great use.  

There is so much you can do with your dinner napkin regarding styling. And if you wish to keep it simple, use handmade crochet Ziba napkin holders. Using cotton napkins instead of paper on your dinner table will help you organise a zero-waster dinner party.