Simple Ways To Create A Warm Table Setting That Will Have You Dining In Style

The way through to one's heart is through the stomach. Sharing a meal is a great way to further your relationships with the people you love. Mealtimes offer an opportunity to spend time with your family and friends while indulging on your culinary creations. Take your mealtimes to the next level by upgrading your table setting. A great table setting can transform your mealtime from a regular everyday experience to a warm and elegant affair.

Elevating your dining table decor when preparing for your next dinner party exemplifies how you care for your guests. A warm table setting shows that you are prepared for your visitors and in turn makes your guests feel welcomed into your home. It helps improve the flow of your dinner party with no need to delay serving in order to set your table. When complete with placemats, table linen and other dining table decor, your table setting works to both protect your dining table throughout your meal while elevating the overall style of your dining room. With so many elements to consider, we'll take you through everything you need to know about setting your table for a warm and joyful dining experience.

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• Plan Your Colour Scheme: Warm Hues And Pops Of Colour
• How To Make A Table Setting
• Practical Table Decorations: Stylish Table Setting Essentials
• Serve Your Meals With An Aesthetic Charm
• Comfort Is Key
• Table Decorations For The Perfect Finishing Touch

Plan Your Colour Scheme: Warm Hues And Pops Of Colour

The key to a warm table setting lies in the colour scheme of your linen and table decor. Try to avoid cold, harsh colours like icy blues and whites. If you want to style your place with these colours, consider softening the hues by incorporating the warmth of candles along the centre of your table. Cheerful colour tones of soft pinks and greens exude a welcoming feeling, helping to create a warm ambience in your dining room. For a more subtle colour scheme, shop for smaller details with this colour palette in mind to create a sense of cohesion. For instance, napkins and artificial flowers in the same colour tone bring a pop of colour against a neutral tablecloth that helps to set the scene for your mealtime.

Once you've got your colour scheme in mind, it makes it easier to shop for your table linen, servingware and any other table decor pieces you wish to include in your table setting.

How To Make A Table Setting

There are a few elements you should consider in learning how to make a table setting. When it comes to table setting ideas, it's best to include the following:

1. A tablecloth
2. A table runner
3. Placemats
4. Dinnerware and Servingware
5. Cutlery
6. Napkins
7. A stylish table centrepiece

Practical Table Decorations: Stylish Table Setting Essentials

Set the scene for your mealtime with a well-decorated table setting that works to protect your dining table from servingware. Start by shopping for stylish table linen for your dining room. The term table linen refers to fabric items used during mealtimes, including tablecloths, table runners and napkins. Each item plays an important role in your table setting.

When it comes to table linen, it's a great idea to pick a feature pattern and coordinate plain colours to create interest. We'll take you through the role each piece plays and how they work together and complement one another to evoke a particular aesthetic.

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Tablecloths

Designed to combine both style and protection, tablecloths set the scene for your dining room decor scheme. As they are used to cover your entire table, tablecloths form the base of your table setting style. The colour and pattern you choose in shopping for your tablecloth play an integral role in the styling of your dining room. If you want a focus on a warm colour scheme, a subtle patterned tablecloth like our KOO Cotswold Tablecloth is a great choice for those wanting to draw attention to their decor pieces and servingware. While, on the other hand, our KOO Martha Tablecloth is an excellent option for hosts looking for a captivating major decorative piece that sets the decorative scheme with ease. The enticing floral pattern is both welcoming and warm and pairs nicely with neutral-toned servingware that can be easily used in your everyday mealtimes.

Sometimes styling with tablecloths can be difficult with it getting difficult to position the tablecloth evenly. Table weights, such as our KOO Daisy Table Weight 4 Pack, help with the positioning of your tablecloth. In a handy pack of four, these table weights aim to evenly position your tablecloth while ensuring it stays in place throughout your meal. We all know how a slipping tablecloth can disrupt a meal, so these table weights help to securely keep your table setting in pristine condition even when cutting through a well-done steak!

The best table accessories are the ones that provide both protection for your dining table and contribute to your decor style. Begin your table setting with the right tablecloth and your table styling will come naturally!

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Table Runners

Tablecloths are of course one of the most popular types of table linen, but table runners will take your table linen collection to the next level. They instantly elevate your dining table when not in use and provide both functional and styling benefits to your space. Whether you choose to layer your table runner on top of your tablecloth or run it straight on top of your table, their presence brings a delightful elegance to your table setting. They can be used as base to layer additional table decor or even other servingware for guests to easily help themselves to salads and other side dishes throughout their meal.

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Placemats And Coasters

Arguably one of the most important features of a table setting, placemats and coasters both protect your table from servingware and drinkware while contributing to your table decor. You may layer placemats and coasters above a tablecloth or forego a tablecloth and simply use your placemats and coasters as the protective barrier. However, for a warm table setting, we recommend you layer your placemats and tablecloth for a cosy arrangement. Whether you layer warm colourful placemats above a white tablecloth or coordinate the colour tones, you can add depth and dimension to your table setting with ease.

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Napkins

When setting the table for a dinner party, a nice lunch with friends or maybe even a breakfast, napkins are a necessity to help clean up any spills quickly. While disposable napkins are a good option, cloth napkins bring a sense of elegance to your table setting that sets your mealtimes apart. Shopping for colourful cloth napkins further contributes to your table decor style. Our KOO Vera Napkin 4 Pack in Dusty Pink are great for bringing a pop of colour to your meal times. Drape cloth napkins elegantly on your plate and you can add a softness to your meal times which in turn helps to create a warm and welcoming environment.

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Serve Your Meals With An Aesthetic Charm

Stylish servingware is just as important in communicating a warm ambience. It's important to prepare for the meal you are serving by making sure you are equipped with the necessary dinnerware, drinkware and any other servingware you may need so you and your guests can enjoy your culinary creations.

Dinnerware

Whether you're treating your guests to a buffet-style dinner, allowing them to select exactly what they want, or you're pre-plating your meals with specific portion sizes, your dinnerware is integral to your meals. For a warm table setting with artistic table linen, it's best to opt for plain plates and bowls that effortlessly complement any colours or patterns you use.

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Servingware

Serving up entrees? Putting together a delicious platter? Simply looking for a table centrepiece? A pristine serving platter is incredibly versatile, able to be used for both decorative and practical purposes. Position a serving platter in the middle of the table and fill it with artificial flowers or candles for an eye-catching decor piece. Or, serve up a hearty platter and serve on your dining table for your guests to enjoy as an entree.

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Drinkware

Make sure to accompany every place setting with the appropriate drinkware. This allows guests to enjoy their beverages, while contributing to the aesthetic and formality of the table setting. If using ceramic drinkware, such as mugs for a high tea, it's best to use drinkware that matches your dinnerware. On the other hand, if you're hosting a dinner party, its best to instead shop for the appropriate glassware for your beverage selection.

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Comfort Is Key

While your table linen and servingware are important to express a warm table setting, the comfort of your guests is key in hosting an enjoyable dining experience. You want to make sure every guest has enough space to dine comfortably without accidentally elbowing their neighbour sitting next to them. For additional comfort, you can use chair pads to elevate the cushioning of your dining chairs. Chair pads may also be used to complement the styling of your table setting. Our KOO Elsa Chair Pads, with a refreshing gingham pattern, boasts a charming farmhouse ambience that instantly helps to create a cosy dining experience.

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Table Decorations For The Perfect Finishing Touch

It's the little details that make all the difference. Go the extra mile with your table setting and create stunning centrepieces with table decorations. Table decor helps to bring together your decorative theme. For a warm table setting, think about shopping for calming table decorations, including:

• Candles: Fire resembles warmth and the flickering flame of candles radiates glow and warmth for a joyful dining experience.
• Vases: Whether you're using a colourful vase to showcase artificial flowers and plants or simply displaying a vase on its own as part of your centrepiece, vases exude elegance.
• Artificial flowers: Combining a natural charm with a pop of colour, artificial flowers are both stunning decorative pieces that bring a touch of nature while also acting as a joyful decor piece.
• Artificial succulents: These smaller artificial plants are easy to display down the centre of your table and are compact in size, meaning your guests won't have to lean around larger decor pieces to talk to their friends on the opposite side of the table.
• Artificial sprays: Displayed in vases, much like artificial flowers, artificial sprays bring a touch of nature to your space and work to create a charming and warm table setting. For example, our eucalyptus spray offers a colourful, natural charm that will breathe new life into your dining room.

Style Your Table With Our Favourite Dining Table Decor Ideas For An Enjoyable Mealtime Experience

Apart from planning your meals and beverages for your next event, you should also consider the way in which you'll serve your guests. The table decor you choose will set the ambience for your dinner party, lunch or even your brunch. To create a warm table setting, explore KOO's collection of incredible table linen, servingware as well as our selection of homewares to incorporate as your table centrepiece. Shop our full kitchen and dining range, online at KOO and prepare for your next dining experience today!

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