If it’s inspiration you’re after, look no further than this gallery of table setting ideas just in time for the festive season
Top 10 tips for setting the perfect table this Christmas
- Choose a colour scheme and stick to it. Three colours is a good amount
- Forage for greenery to use as a centrepiece, whether it be cut flowers in a vase, sprigs of rosemary tied in a bundle, or small pots of flowers for a dose of colour
- Add a place name to each setting to make each guest feel special
- A tiny keepsake such as a Christmas cracker or a little gift is a nice addition to each place setting
- Placemats will anchor the setting and add interest and texture to the table. Add both a dinner plate and a side plate on top of the placemat
- Place utensils 2cm from the edge of the plate and line them up evenly. Utensils in the outermost position are used first (for example a soup spoon and a salad fork, then the dinner fork and the dinner knife)
- Always place the blade of the knife towards the plate
- Add drinking glasses and/or wine glasses to the top right of the place setting
- Mix and match – use different styles of crockery and glassware to create a distinct look
- Real linen napkins always add a sense of occasion
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