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Tablescape Inspiration For Your Next Dinner Party

Insta-worthy dinners. - by marie claire
  • 21 Jul 2021
Tablescape Inspiration For Your Next Dinner Party

With everyone in lockdown and in dire need of a creative outlet, we saw our Instagram feeds flooded with tablescape creations. 

Whether it was a morning coffee or dinner party (of maximum ten people), bloggers alike were getting serious about perfecting the aesthetic art of a photo-worthy table set-up. 

But with endless choices for crockery, glassware, candles and floral centrepieces, there’s a lot to think about when attempting your own set-up. 

So, to make things a little easier, we’ve collated some inspiration, as well as our top buys, for whatever your dinner party aesthetic may be.

Happy dining (and ‘gramming!)

Colourful

dinner table

@lukeedwardhall

Perhaps the breakout aesthetic of 2020 has been the resurgence of colourful everything. For this style we recommend opting for a tablecloth in a neutral shade to highlight all the vibrant glassware and flowers.

hay vase

Hay Juice Vase, $380; hayshop.com.au

cire trudon candles

Cire Trudon Royale Taper Candle Clémentine, $49; libertineparfumerie.com.au

Mix-and-Match

dinner party

@anacpiteira_

Not only is this super on-trend but since vintage tableware is the best to mix and match, it’s also very affordable. Be on the lookout for a good thrift find from Etsy or shop these similar styles. 

maison balzac bowl

Maison Balzac Pomponette Bowl, $79; maisonbalzac.com

plate

Richard Ginori X Luke Edward Hall shell porcelain side plate, $68; matchesfashion.com.au

Rustic

rustic dinner

@stylemepretty

The beauty of the rustic display is that there really aren’t any rules. The key to masterfully crafting the undone look (yes, we see the irony) is in the wooden accents and serving. Natural fabrics and dried flowers also go a long way.

in bed napkins

100% Linen Napkin Set of 4 in Stone, $40; inbedstore.com

wooden board

Ecology Arcadian Round Wood & Rope Paddle Board, $26.95; templeandwebster.com.au

Industrial

industrial table

@hilde.stories

For a spread that looks straight out of a Brooklyn wedding, keep it paired back and relatively monochromatic. Pieces in stone, metals and neutrals will set the right tone. 

ikea candle sticks

Ikea Fulltalig Candlesticks, $14.99; ikea.com.au

tablescapes

Olio by Royal Doulton & Barber Osgerby Jug, $99.95

Minimal

minimalist dinner

@simplybeautifuldecor

Minimal doesn’t have to mean sparse, or cold. With elements of pink and earthy tones, your minimalist table can be refined but also inviting.

west elm cutlery

West Elm Rose Gold Cutlery Set, $59; westelm.com.au

robert gordon plate

Robert Gordon Plate, $29; robertgordonaustralia.com

Modern

dinner table

@katherinesergi_

To keep things modern, opt for fun, artistic elements. Printed plates and sculptural candles are a match made in heaven, and, with the right colour palette, still result in a chic, paired-back table.

round house plate

In The Roundhouse Allora Plate, $29; intheround.house

candle

The Nuptial Collective de Crécy Small Taper Candle, $110; thenuptialcollective.com

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