Entertaining

Top 5 table settings to inspire your next dinner party

Set the scene with these elegant ideas to make a meal special
Chris Warnes

Having the table set and ready when guests arrive goes a long way towards setting the scene for an intimate gathering over lunch or dinner. Go the extra mile with a flourish of flowers and the latest linens or treasure cutlery and plates.

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Serve up by candlelight. Decorate the dining table with simple glass votives and low vases of flowers to lend a warm and welcoming feel to any gathering.

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Opt for natural linens and gorgeous glassware for a light and airy feel. Go natural with organic textures and fresh accents.

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Take a simple setting up a notch with a small bunch of seasonal flowers atop crisp fresh linens in seasonal tones.

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Embrace flowers in all their glory with a fresh arrangement along the centre of your table. Display antique china adorned with flowers for a delightful dining room with vintage flair. 

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Add a talking point with a cluster of pastel plates at each setting. ‘Flared’ bowl in Pistachio, ‘Flared dinner plate in Pink, Mud Australia. Society ‘Ros’ cotton & linen napkin in Tisana, Ondene.

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