Setting the table sets the mood for the meal. A good tablescape can elevate a delightful dinner party to one that your guests will never forget. Tablescapes can also be fun for the host to design. There are many themes to choose from. If you are out of ideas or perhaps have too many of them, here are a few of our favorite tablescapes of 2022.

The Vegetable Patch

Setting the table with fruit has always been an easy way to set the table with the help of a few apples from the fridge. This dinner party, switch it up by creating kale bouquets. or cauliflower centerpieces. This extra fresh take on a centerpiece is perfect for get togethers during the spring months or during the fall harvest. Pair the vegetables with a white tablecloth and forest green napkins so the vegetables can really stand out. Gold elements such as copper colored silverware or gold napkin rings would also be a nice touch, but silver works equally as well.

Monochromatic Masterpiece

If you have ever felt that color combinations are difficult and fear that your colors will clash, then you may be inspired to opt for a monochromatic design. Monochromatic means that the entire design is made from colors that are the same shade. For instance, if you pick blue, the table will consist of white, sky blue, and royal and any shade in between. Not only is it significantly easier to choose color to compliment your design but it is instant way to achieve elegance.

Macrame Madness

We have fallen head over heels for the macrame trend. Instantly, macrame transports gives you an easy, laid-back beachy vibe. With a few macrame elements such as a runner or placemat, some shells, candles, succulents and messages in bottles to each of your guests, you can achieve a classy take on bohemian beach life. There are many macrame items for sale online. However, if you would like to learn how to macrame for yourself, it couldn’t be easier. For a whiter, brighter table choose macrame rope chord and for a more rustic approach, choose jute rope.

Ruffle Your Tablecloth

Gone are the days of perfectly setting the table. with everything in its proper place. Much like distressed high fashion designer clothing, modern tablescapes have gone for a more disheveled look. Instead of neatly placing the tablecloth scrunch it towards the middle of the table around your centerpiece. As always, it is important to make distressed looks seem intentional. Choose high end elements to contrast the lackadaisical elements so it looks high-end and Avant Garde instead of messy.

There are many ways to set the table. As always, the best way to ensure a good dinner party is to fill the seats with the people you love. Let us know of your favorite table designs!