How to Make a Pretty Table Decoration?

In this article, you will find tips and tricks to make a beautiful table decoration. It can be classic, modern,original or sophisticated. I guess that we all assume that the table decoration is the first thing that guests look at on arrival. This announcing the meal to come, we would better make a good impression!

According to guests, or the mood of the day, we can set the table with a pre-dominant color, or a main-accent color if we choose the table-linen to be white. Decorating a table is almost like decorating a house: it’s about color harmony, contrasts, textures, accessories and so on. For a top look, we can provide different styles or mood:

For a classic table:

• There must be a single sheet of color or white

• Put cutlery and plates.

• Put a pretty flower or a candle in the center of table.

For a modern table:

• You can opt for slate, as a sub-bases, or prairie style center table, with greenery along with mini-vegetables (carrots, turnips …).

• Play with color trends, black and gray can provide a good color base. Almond green or fuchsia are nice as accent colors.

For an original table:

• You can go on themes such as the ocean.

• In the center of the table, put a jar with fishes, put towels in blue tones, and by way of name tags, hanging small fish with the names of guests written on it.

• Put plates in fish, shell-shaped or fish.

For a sophisticated table:

We must think about everything

• First, cover the table with a pretty slick (often white is the color most chic), well ironed table linen, without crease.

• Put cutlery and plates. Cutlery laid in the English or French style, ie the knife outside or to the plate, the fork placed on the back or on the teeth, the spoon idem.

• If there are multiple entries or dishes, remember to put the tableware, starting from the outside to the edge of the plate.

• Glasses should be put in order, the water glass, wine and champagne glass.

• Heal the center of the table with fresh flowers and candle holders.The chandeliers are still from the best effect.

• Remember to put place cards on behalf of guests.

• You can also have a nice touch for your guests, as a small individual box of fine chocolates, applied gently to the side or on the plate.

• Finally, prepare a menu that will delight your guests.

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