Your checklist for table setting
11.12.2018
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With a few tricks, not only your cooked dish but also your table setting will be a feast for the eyes. Here is a checklist with seven points to tick off to make your table shine.
As you may have already learnt from my previous articles, I'm not much of a cook, but I can get excited about setting the table. The right styling makes every meal complete. I'll tell you what I look out for here if you're otherwise only concentrating on cooking.
1. intersection
In addition to a topic, choose a centrepiece for your table that serves as an eye-catcher and support for the arrangement. This could be a bouquet of flowers, a bowl or a candle holder, for example. All other elements, such as crockery, can be placed around a round table. The closer together the centre circle is, the more freedom of movement there is for the dinner plates. With a rectangular table, it is a good idea to draw a line of lanterns or other decorations from one of the short edges to the next. It takes up little space and rounds off the whole thing.
2. more is more
Even if it means more washing up, don't skimp on the crockery when you have visitors. Serve each dish on a new plate and each drink in a matching glass. This leads to fewer mix-ups and a colourful assortment. The more lavishly your table is set with glasses, the more light accents are created by the reflections and make for bright eyes - especially if you choose crystal glasses that refract light effectively.
3. no packaging
There is beautiful packaging, but rarely. For a harmonious table setting, remove the plastic wrap or cardboard boxes and keep them until you can be sure that nothing will be left behind. Instead, arrange cheese and co. on wooden boards that can be passed around.
4. stations
The more guests you have, the better it is if they can help themselves. Therefore, create collection points for canapés and work with different heights: Large snacks can be arranged on the lower tiers and smaller snacks on the top. Platters and individual plates are suitable for desserts such as cakes. Glass containers and carafes are not only practical but also eye-catching for serving drinks.
5. textiles
Fabrics add to the cosiness of any room, including the dining room. You'll probably need to plan an extra wash cycle, but tablecloths and napkins will make your table setting festive. Opt for the classic white version or colourful sets that match the rest of your concept.
6. small attentions
Whether it's name cards, messages or small gifts, your guests will appreciate the fact that you've thought of something personal. It doesn't take much. Choose paper cards or put the gifts in tins to keep them on tenterhooks and position them with the matching plate.
7. set the mood
Reduce your basic lighting and instead create ambience with lots of individual light sources such as floor lamps and table lamps. The flickering of real candles on and around the table can do no harm. But be careful when choosing: instead of scented candles, use alternatives that won't overwhelm your guests' senses. Eucalyptus, fresh flowers or, at Christmas time, cinnamon sticks and individual fir branches are subtle and have a pleasant effect.
You can find all the other ingredients for the table setting here. For more updates on the topic of living, you can follow me here by pressing the black button on my author profile. I look forward to your plan.
Header image: Your table can look at least as lovely as the one in the photo. Image: House Doctor
Pia Seidel
Senior Editor
Pia.Seidel@digitecgalaxus.chLike a cheerleader, I love celebrating good design and bringing you closer to everything furniture- and interior design- related. I regularly curate simple yet sophisticated interior ideas, report on trends and interview creative minds about their work.
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