Setting your table for a special event takes some thought. Think about the occasion, who the guests are and the atmosphere you want to set. Here we have looked back at the top styles for tableware in 2020.
Layering
Layering is often seen on beds and sofas but you can adapt this to work on your rustic dining table by mixing and matching table cloths, runners and napkins. Start with a white tablecloth and go from there - try a few different ways with a runner going horizontally or vertically - add different colours that will blend together or go for contrast. If you have dining benches you can continue the layering approach with coordinating cushions or small throws. Different shades of grey table linen look amazing on a black metal legged, industrial dining table and bench set.
Photo featuring: Industrial Lansdowne Rustic Wood Dining Table and Rustic Wood Dining Set
Traditional
The classic timeless table setting with a white table cloth and a white napkin - this works well in most settings - add some silver candlesticks or a fairy light lamp and a floral centrepiece, silver cutlery and white crockery. You just can't go wrong! The fairy light lamp doubles up as the perfect decorative piece on your dining room sideboard when you are not entertaining.
Gorgeous Gold
Gold in the dining room is very on-trend right now, a warm colour scheme, great for autumn and perfect for, dare we say it, Christmas! Gold cutlery, candlesticks holding large candles, plates with gold edgings and gold serving dishes... this colour scheme works so well with a reclaimed wood dining table to provide a stylish and glamorous table setting.
Relaxing rustic
A rustic table setting perfectly complements an industrial table. Our Lovely Linen table linen is made for this style - gorgeous earthy colours, produced from 100% natural European linen with a slightly crumpled look which helps create a laid back and relaxed ambience.
Photo featuring: Mitcham Industrial Oak Spider Leg Dining Table
Serving dishes
We would recommend you get a selection of serving dishes - some staple pieces that you can adapt to different requirements. We love how the Suzy baguette bowl can double up as a fruit bowl or a dish for serving crisps or breadsticks in - it's also a perfect gift for a friend or family member who loves to entertain! And of course, as we are partial to cutting down on clutter, we recommend choosing a serving bowl that will work as a decorative item on a sideboard or in a display cabinet when not in use.
