We have a beautifully modern range of dining tables to make mealtimes ultra stylish. But that’s only half the story, because what follows is the fun part: accessorising to make it truly your own! Here at FADS, we take table setting as a literal art form, so get your creative head on and be inspired by our top tips…
Creative Colour
Firstly, consider your colour scheme. The easiest place to start is with a wooden or high-gloss dining table, which are both neutral enough finishes to allow you to play around with colour. Next: the table cloth or runner – don’t be afraid to pick a strong accent colour here; alternatively you could choose to leave your table completely bare, to make the most of its striking design.
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Striking Settings
Placemats and coasters provide that extra burst of colour and texture. Take the traditional route and use personalised place-mats (perhaps with your family surname) or keep things simple with clean, contemporary designs. A firm favourite of the interior design world is stacking: layer a large place-mat underneath a smaller contrasting one. Or try layering a bright napkin in between your dinner and salad plates for a super-striking look.
Finishing Touches
Adding a centrepiece is an integral part of table setting. The obvious choice is beautiful cut flowers, but also experiment with candles in coloured tea-light holders, a bowl of in-season fruit, or interesting vases grouped together.
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What are your favourite ways to set a table? Feel free to share your thoughts below…
