{"id":293606,"date":"2024-03-09T01:45:15","date_gmt":"2024-03-09T06:45:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.etrafficlane.com\/60dollarmiracle\/24-tips-for-creating-the-perfect-tablescape"},"modified":"2024-03-09T01:45:37","modified_gmt":"2024-03-09T06:45:37","slug":"24-tips-for-creating-the-perfect-tablescape","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etrafficlane.com\/60dollarmiracle\/24-tips-for-creating-the-perfect-tablescape","title":{"rendered":"24 Ideas for Creating the Good Tablescape"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div readability=\"199.637464675\">\n<p>Many people feel that food tastes better when the table is dressed nicely. Although some think that there isn\u2019t much more to food than taste, you probably remember some meals you attended in the past because of how beautiful (or how ugly) the tablescape was.<\/p>\n<p>For each way to create the perfect tablescape, there\u2019s another one to avoid.<\/p>\n<h2>Have a Theme<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1254049\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1254049\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1254049 size-full perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Cindrella party theme table set up\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Tips for Creating the Perfect Tablescape 5\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Cindrella-party-theme-table-set-up.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Cindrella-party-theme-table-set-up.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Cindrella-party-theme-table-set-up-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Cindrella-party-theme-table-set-up-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Cindrella-party-theme-table-set-up-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Cindrella-party-theme-table-set-up-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Cindrella-party-theme-table-set-up-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1254049 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Cindrella-party-theme-table-set-up.jpg\" alt=\"Cindrella party theme table set up\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Tips for Creating the Perfect Tablescape 5\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Cindrella-party-theme-table-set-up.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Cindrella-party-theme-table-set-up-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Cindrella-party-theme-table-set-up-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Cindrella-party-theme-table-set-up-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Cindrella-party-theme-table-set-up-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Cindrella-party-theme-table-set-up-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1254049\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When you decide on a tablescape, it always helps to <a href=\"https:\/\/ascapeliving.com\/the-ultimate-list-of-tablescaping-dos-and-donts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">have a theme<\/a>. A theme can be as simple as deciding whether you want a playful <a href=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/creative-meals-delight-palate\/\">lunch table<\/a> or an elegant dinner tablescape. Once it\u2019s in place, you\u2019re ready to brainstorm which of your existing decor is the best for that particular meal.<\/p>\n<h2>Don&#8217;t Overcrowd the Table<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1254198\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1254198\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1254198 size-full perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Overcrowded wedding table\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Tips for Creating the Perfect Tablescape 6\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Overcrowded-wedding-table.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Overcrowded-wedding-table.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Overcrowded-wedding-table-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Overcrowded-wedding-table-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Overcrowded-wedding-table-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Overcrowded-wedding-table-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Overcrowded-wedding-table-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1254198 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Overcrowded-wedding-table.jpg\" alt=\"Overcrowded wedding table\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Tips for Creating the Perfect Tablescape 6\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Overcrowded-wedding-table.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Overcrowded-wedding-table-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Overcrowded-wedding-table-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Overcrowded-wedding-table-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Overcrowded-wedding-table-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Overcrowded-wedding-table-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1254198\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This one is easy to fall prey to if you have a lot of decor. <a href=\"https:\/\/malacasa.com\/blogs\/news\/table-setting-mistakes-to-avoid-a-beginners-guide-to-proper-place-settings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Don\u2019t overset the table<\/a>, however much you want to show off your beautiful pieces. Clutter puts people off their food and makes your tablescape look messy or, even worse, unfinished.<\/p>\n<h2>Mix and Match<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1254303\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1254303\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1254303 size-full perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Mix and match\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Tips for Creating the Perfect Tablescape 7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Mix-and-match.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Mix-and-match.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Mix-and-match-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Mix-and-match-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Mix-and-match-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Mix-and-match-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Mix-and-match-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1254303 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Mix-and-match.jpg\" alt=\"Mix and match\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Tips for Creating the Perfect Tablescape 7\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Mix-and-match.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Mix-and-match-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Mix-and-match-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Mix-and-match-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Mix-and-match-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Mix-and-match-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1254303\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You can pick a couple of accessories and match them throughout your tablescape. However, make sure they\u2019re complementary. If you&#8217;re not careful, it\u2019s easy to get clashing patterns, like floral plates clashing with a geometric pattern tablecloth. Nevertheless, some <a href=\"https:\/\/gracefulrags.com\/2020\/05\/28\/the-dos-and-donts-of-pattern-mixing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">busy patterns<\/a> look well together, so it\u2019s all about what works for you.<\/p>\n<h2>Don&#8217;t Overdo Color<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1254051\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1254051\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1254051 size-full perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Different color setup\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Tips for Creating the Perfect Tablescape 8\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Different-color-setup.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Different-color-setup.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Different-color-setup-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Different-color-setup-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Different-color-setup-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Different-color-setup-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Different-color-setup-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1254051 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Different-color-setup.jpg\" alt=\"Different color setup\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Tips for Creating the Perfect Tablescape 8\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Different-color-setup.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Different-color-setup-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Different-color-setup-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Different-color-setup-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Different-color-setup-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Different-color-setup-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1254051\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Color is great for any tablescape. On the other hand, overdone color is a huge no-no. Some people swear by the rule of not adding <a href=\"https:\/\/jolynneshane.com\/fashion-hacks-the-3-color-rule.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">more than three colors<\/a> to their accent pieces or decor. You don\u2019t have to follow the rule, but it makes your tablescape more elegant. Black and white aren\u2019t colors, so you don\u2019t have to count them.<\/p>\n<h2>Use Natural Elements<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1254197\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1254197\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1254197 size-full perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Thanksgiving dinner table\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Tips for Creating the Perfect Tablescape 9\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Thanksgiving-dinner-table.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Thanksgiving-dinner-table.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Thanksgiving-dinner-table-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Thanksgiving-dinner-table-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Thanksgiving-dinner-table-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Thanksgiving-dinner-table-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Thanksgiving-dinner-table-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1254197 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Thanksgiving-dinner-table.jpg\" alt=\"Thanksgiving dinner table\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Tips for Creating the Perfect Tablescape 9\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Thanksgiving-dinner-table.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Thanksgiving-dinner-table-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Thanksgiving-dinner-table-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Thanksgiving-dinner-table-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Thanksgiving-dinner-table-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Thanksgiving-dinner-table-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1254197\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The best way to take advantage of a season-themed tablescape is to use that season\u2019s natural elements when you set your table. Hosting a <a href=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/best-trader-joes-holiday-items\/\">Thanksgiving dinner<\/a>? Use small gourds and dried cornhusks as part of your decor. You can also use fruits and vegetables as part of your centerpiece. After all, tablescapes are all about the food!<\/p>\n<h2>Don&#8217;t Use a Centerpiece With Strong Fragrances<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1254050\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1254050\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1254050 size-full perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Wedding dinner table crowded\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Tips for Creating the Perfect Tablescape 10\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Wedding-dinner-table-crowded.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Wedding-dinner-table-crowded.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Wedding-dinner-table-crowded-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Wedding-dinner-table-crowded-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Wedding-dinner-table-crowded-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Wedding-dinner-table-crowded-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Wedding-dinner-table-crowded-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1254050 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Wedding-dinner-table-crowded.jpg\" alt=\"Wedding dinner table crowded\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Tips for Creating the Perfect Tablescape 10\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Wedding-dinner-table-crowded.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Wedding-dinner-table-crowded-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Wedding-dinner-table-crowded-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Wedding-dinner-table-crowded-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Wedding-dinner-table-crowded-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Wedding-dinner-table-crowded-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1254050\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>We first taste food with our noses by smelling its delicious fragrance. If your centerpiece contains overly fragrant flowers like lilies or scented candles, the scent detracts from the smell of the food, confusing your guests and leaving them tempted not to try (or finish) the meal. Worse, some may be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.olivestreetevents.com\/post\/dos-and-don-ts-for-choosing-centerpieces\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">allergic to strong scents<\/a> or the particular plant you used in the centerpiece, so always be cautious.<\/p>\n<h2>Use an Odd Number of Repetitions<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1254302\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1254302\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1254302 size-full perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Odd number decor\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Tips for Creating the Perfect Tablescape 11\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Odd-number-decor.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Odd-number-decor.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Odd-number-decor-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Odd-number-decor-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Odd-number-decor-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Odd-number-decor-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Odd-number-decor-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1254302 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Odd-number-decor.jpg\" alt=\"Odd number decor\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Tips for Creating the Perfect Tablescape 11\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Odd-number-decor.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Odd-number-decor-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Odd-number-decor-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Odd-number-decor-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Odd-number-decor-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Odd-number-decor-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1254302\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Whenever we use accents or flowers on a tablescape, we\u2019re better off using odd numbers and keeping them low. You can again use the \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.homebykeira.com.au\/blogs\/magazine\/coffee-table-styling-rule-of-three\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">rule of threes<\/a>\u201d here because three items are more pleasing to the senses than one or two. Moreover, it\u2019s easier for the brain to process them. Whatever number you choose, however, don\u2019t organize your accents or flowers in even numbers.<\/p>\n<h2>Don&#8217;t Mix Trends<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1255231\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1255231\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1255231 size-full perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Antique table set up\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Tips for Creating the Perfect Tablescape 12\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Antique-table-set-up.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Antique-table-set-up.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Antique-table-set-up-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Antique-table-set-up-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Antique-table-set-up-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Antique-table-set-up-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Antique-table-set-up-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1255231 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Antique-table-set-up.jpg\" alt=\"Antique table set up\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Tips for Creating the Perfect Tablescape 12\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Antique-table-set-up.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Antique-table-set-up-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Antique-table-set-up-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Antique-table-set-up-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Antique-table-set-up-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Antique-table-set-up-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1255231\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While mixing colors or patterns is a great idea, mixing trends \u2014 meaning taking different styles from different tablescaping eras or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.remodelaholic.com\/dos-donts-mixing-decor-styles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">decade designs<\/a>\u00a0\u2014 is not good. For example, if you want a cozy look, don\u2019t mix it with modern, minimalistic elements. The result will be a hodge podge that will put the meal to shame.<\/p>\n<h2>Use Different Decor Heights<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1254896\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1254896\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1254896 size-full perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Birthday table decor\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Tips for Creating the Perfect Tablescape 13\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Birthday-table-decor.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Birthday-table-decor.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Birthday-table-decor-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Birthday-table-decor-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Birthday-table-decor-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Birthday-table-decor-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Birthday-table-decor-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1254896 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Birthday-table-decor.jpg\" alt=\"Birthday table decor\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Tips for Creating the Perfect Tablescape 13\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Birthday-table-decor.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Birthday-table-decor-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Birthday-table-decor-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Birthday-table-decor-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Birthday-table-decor-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Birthday-table-decor-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1254896\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you only use <a href=\"https:\/\/idealorganizers.com\/ideal-organizing-design-interior-design-rules\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">one height for all your decor<\/a>, the tablescape runs the risk of looking boring, and your decor gets lost in the mix. Mixing decor heights adds variety and is pleasing visually. It can also contribute to making your tablescape look \u201ccomplete.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Don&#8217;t Get Stuck in a Rut<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1254301\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1254301\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1254301 size-full perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Wooden bread box\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Tips for Creating the Perfect Tablescape 14\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Wooden-bread-box.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Wooden-bread-box.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Wooden-bread-box-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Wooden-bread-box-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Wooden-bread-box-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Wooden-bread-box-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Wooden-bread-box-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1254301 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Wooden-bread-box.jpg\" alt=\"Wooden bread box\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Tips for Creating the Perfect Tablescape 14\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Wooden-bread-box.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Wooden-bread-box-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Wooden-bread-box-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Wooden-bread-box-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Wooden-bread-box-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Wooden-bread-box-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1254301\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When you entertain often, you may always reach for the same decor that worked wonders one time. There\u2019s nothing wrong with reusing items, but getting stuck in a rut can ruin your creativity and mood. Look around your kitchen and home for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.trendhunter.com\/slideshow\/quirky-serving-plates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">different ideas<\/a> of what you can use as decor or accessories. Consider using wooden boxes for your bread or a three-tiered cupcake tray to present your cold cuts for your guests instead of a platter.<\/p>\n<h2>Recycle Elements<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1254415\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1254415\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1254415 size-full perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"DIY table decor\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Tips for Creating the Perfect Tablescape 15\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DIY-table-decor.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DIY-table-decor.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DIY-table-decor-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DIY-table-decor-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DIY-table-decor-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DIY-table-decor-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DIY-table-decor-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1254415 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DIY-table-decor.jpg\" alt=\"DIY table decor\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Tips for Creating the Perfect Tablescape 15\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DIY-table-decor.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DIY-table-decor-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DIY-table-decor-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DIY-table-decor-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DIY-table-decor-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/DIY-table-decor-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1254415\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This tip seems to run contrary to our previous one. However, it\u2019s not. When you recycle elements effectively, you use them in new ways. For example, if you\u2019re hosting a grand occasion, like an engagement or baby shower, you can encourage guests to take some of the decor home and reuse it. It can be anything from the chocolate tins you provided to the <a href=\"https:\/\/recyclecoach.com\/blog\/practical-ways-to-recycle-bouquets-from-wrappers-to-petals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">flowers you used<\/a> to decorate the table.<\/p>\n<h2>Don&#8217;t Aim for a Picture-Perfect Table<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1254414\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1254414\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1254414 size-full perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Woman decorating dining table\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Tips for Creating the Perfect Tablescape 16\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Woman-decorating-dining-table.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Woman-decorating-dining-table.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Woman-decorating-dining-table-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Woman-decorating-dining-table-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Woman-decorating-dining-table-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Woman-decorating-dining-table-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Woman-decorating-dining-table-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1254414 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Woman-decorating-dining-table.jpg\" alt=\"Woman decorating dining table\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Tips for Creating the Perfect Tablescape 16\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Woman-decorating-dining-table.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Woman-decorating-dining-table-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Woman-decorating-dining-table-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Woman-decorating-dining-table-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Woman-decorating-dining-table-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Woman-decorating-dining-table-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1254414\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Unless you make a living from creating tablescapes, you shouldn\u2019t obsess about creating the perfect tablescape. You\u2019re better off having fun and enjoying the process. There\u2019s always the next time if, halfway through your meal, you realize that you need to adjust something.<\/p>\n<h2>Play With Lighting<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1254418\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1254418\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1254418 size-full perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Eating Christmas dinner\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Tips for Creating the Perfect Tablescape 17\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-design-72.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-design-72.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-design-72-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-design-72-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-design-72-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-design-72-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-design-72-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1254418 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-design-72.jpg\" alt=\"Eating Christmas dinner\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Tips for Creating the Perfect Tablescape 17\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-design-72.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-design-72-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-design-72-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-design-72-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-design-72-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-design-72-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1254418\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Many people don\u2019t think a tablescape is complete without candles. While they\u2019re overdone, candles are very good at providing a consistent glow instead of a harsh light that detracts from the table setting. However, you can still obtain the same effect with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/home\/kitchen-and-household\/should-you-buy-warm-or-cool-lights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">soft white light bulbs<\/a>, which can give your dining room a warm and cozy feeling.<\/p>\n<h2>Don&#8217;t Be Afraid To Turn Charcuterie Boards Into Decor<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1254052\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1254052\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1254052 size-full perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Sushi served on a wooden serving\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Tips for Creating the Perfect Tablescape 18\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Sushi-served-on-a-wooden-serving.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Sushi-served-on-a-wooden-serving.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Sushi-served-on-a-wooden-serving-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Sushi-served-on-a-wooden-serving-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Sushi-served-on-a-wooden-serving-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Sushi-served-on-a-wooden-serving-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Sushi-served-on-a-wooden-serving-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1254052 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Sushi-served-on-a-wooden-serving.jpg\" alt=\"Sushi served on a wooden serving\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Tips for Creating the Perfect Tablescape 18\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Sushi-served-on-a-wooden-serving.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Sushi-served-on-a-wooden-serving-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Sushi-served-on-a-wooden-serving-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Sushi-served-on-a-wooden-serving-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Sushi-served-on-a-wooden-serving-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Sushi-served-on-a-wooden-serving-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1254052\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Internet forums are abuzz with users clamoring they want plates and platters instead of more creative dishes. Go against the trend and use charcuterie boards or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespruce.com\/tablescape-decorating-tips-8403822\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">carved-out vegetables and fruit<\/a> to serve dishes or sauces. It\u2019s eye-catching and creative and saves room on the table since platters tend to be space hogs.<\/p>\n<h2>Use Texture<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1254895\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1254895\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1254895 size-full perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Garden party table set up with wooden decor\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Tips for Creating the Perfect Tablescape 19\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Garden-party-table-set-up-with-wooden-decor.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Garden-party-table-set-up-with-wooden-decor.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Garden-party-table-set-up-with-wooden-decor-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Garden-party-table-set-up-with-wooden-decor-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Garden-party-table-set-up-with-wooden-decor-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Garden-party-table-set-up-with-wooden-decor-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Garden-party-table-set-up-with-wooden-decor-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1254895 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Garden-party-table-set-up-with-wooden-decor.jpg\" alt=\"Garden party table set up with wooden decor\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Tips for Creating the Perfect Tablescape 19\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Garden-party-table-set-up-with-wooden-decor.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Garden-party-table-set-up-with-wooden-decor-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Garden-party-table-set-up-with-wooden-decor-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Garden-party-table-set-up-with-wooden-decor-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Garden-party-table-set-up-with-wooden-decor-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Garden-party-table-set-up-with-wooden-decor-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1254895\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Mixing textures automatically draws attention to your tablescape. Don\u2019t just use a linen tablecloth and silverware. Add wood or leather accents to vary the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.merze-lifestyle.com\/blog\/layersandtextures\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">texture and layers<\/a> to make your tablescape look more sophisticated and elegant.<\/p>\n<h2>Don&#8217;t Use Plastic Plants<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1254894\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1254894\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1254894 size-full perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Plastic plants on dining table\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Tips for Creating the Perfect Tablescape 20\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Plastic-plants-on-dining-table.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Plastic-plants-on-dining-table.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Plastic-plants-on-dining-table-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Plastic-plants-on-dining-table-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Plastic-plants-on-dining-table-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Plastic-plants-on-dining-table-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Plastic-plants-on-dining-table-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1254894 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Plastic-plants-on-dining-table.jpg\" alt=\"Plastic plants on dining table\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Tips for Creating the Perfect Tablescape 20\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Plastic-plants-on-dining-table.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Plastic-plants-on-dining-table-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Plastic-plants-on-dining-table-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Plastic-plants-on-dining-table-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Plastic-plants-on-dining-table-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Plastic-plants-on-dining-table-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1254894\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.artiplanto.com\/blogs\/news\/how-to-make-fake-flowers-look-less-tacky\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Avoid using plastic flowers or plants<\/a> even if you\u2019re hosting in the middle of winter. They rarely look as authentic as real plants and tend to cheapen your other decor. Use fruit, vegetables, or dry bouquets instead if no fresh plants are available.<\/p>\n<h2>Make It Intimate With Candlelight<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1254199\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1254199\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1254199 size-full perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Table with candlelight\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Tips for Creating the Perfect Tablescape 21\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Table-with-candlelight.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Table-with-candlelight.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Table-with-candlelight-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Table-with-candlelight-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Table-with-candlelight-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Table-with-candlelight-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Table-with-candlelight-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1254199 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Table-with-candlelight.jpg\" alt=\"Table with candlelight\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Tips for Creating the Perfect Tablescape 21\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Table-with-candlelight.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Table-with-candlelight-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Table-with-candlelight-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Table-with-candlelight-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Table-with-candlelight-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Table-with-candlelight-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1254199\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Candlelight has its strengths when it comes to tablescapes. Although overdone by many people, it can make a meal intimate and add elegance to any decor. Avoid scented candles and colors that don\u2019t match the rest of your tablescape, and you\u2019re good to go.<\/p>\n<h2>Don&#8217;t Go Monochrome<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1254892\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1254892\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1254892 size-full perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Monochrome table trend\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Tips for Creating the Perfect Tablescape 22\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Monochrome-table-trend.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Monochrome-table-trend.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Monochrome-table-trend-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Monochrome-table-trend-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Monochrome-table-trend-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Monochrome-table-trend-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Monochrome-table-trend-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1254892 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Monochrome-table-trend.jpg\" alt=\"Monochrome table trend\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Tips for Creating the Perfect Tablescape 22\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Monochrome-table-trend.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Monochrome-table-trend-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Monochrome-table-trend-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Monochrome-table-trend-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Monochrome-table-trend-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Monochrome-table-trend-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1254892\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Monochrome tablescapes are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.housedigest.com\/1134206\/is-the-monochrome-trend-going-out-of-style\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">boring to many<\/a>. Even if you have beautiful pieces and use the finest China, it won\u2019t stand out if you don\u2019t personalize the decor with your favorite patterns and colors. You can also use color to celebrate a particular guest, especially if you\u2019re hosting a birthday meal or an achievement celebration. Use your guest\u2019s favorite colors for a nice personal touch.<\/p>\n<h2>Keep It Cohesive<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1254989\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1254989\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1254989 size-full perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Cohesive dining table theme\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Tips for Creating the Perfect Tablescape 23\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-design-73.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-design-73.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-design-73-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-design-73-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-design-73-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-design-73-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-design-73-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1254989 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-design-73.jpg\" alt=\"Cohesive dining table theme\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Tips for Creating the Perfect Tablescape 23\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-design-73.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-design-73-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-design-73-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-design-73-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-design-73-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Untitled-design-73-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1254989\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Keeping your tablescape cohesive prevents it from becoming visually overwhelming. You can mix elements and add accents, but the theme should be consistent. Having a specific motif can help with consistency. For example, if you\u2019re hosting a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homesandgardens.com\/ideas\/tablescaping\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Christmas meal<\/a>, take inspiration from your festive tablecloth.<\/p>\n<h2>Don&#8217;t Forget the Utensils<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1254259\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1254259\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1254259 size-full perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Plate with knife and fork\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Tips for Creating the Perfect Tablescape 24\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Plate-with-knife-and-fork.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Plate-with-knife-and-fork.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Plate-with-knife-and-fork-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Plate-with-knife-and-fork-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Plate-with-knife-and-fork-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Plate-with-knife-and-fork-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Plate-with-knife-and-fork-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1254259 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Plate-with-knife-and-fork.jpg\" alt=\"Plate with knife and fork\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Tips for Creating the Perfect Tablescape 24\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Plate-with-knife-and-fork.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Plate-with-knife-and-fork-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Plate-with-knife-and-fork-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Plate-with-knife-and-fork-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Plate-with-knife-and-fork-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Plate-with-knife-and-fork-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1254259\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When you\u2019re tablescaping, it\u2019s easy to overlook elements, especially if you\u2019re just getting started. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elledecor.com\/life-culture\/a7843\/table-setting-mistakes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">right utensils<\/a> are very important for your guests. Don\u2019t give them butter knives if you\u2019re serving prime rib, or forget the spoon if you\u2019re serving a consomm\u00e9, even if it\u2019s in a cup.<\/p>\n<h2>Protect Your Table<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1254987\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1254987\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1254987 size-full perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Floral tablecloth\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Tips for Creating the Perfect Tablescape 25\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Floral-tablecloth.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Floral-tablecloth.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Floral-tablecloth-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Floral-tablecloth-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Floral-tablecloth-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Floral-tablecloth-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Floral-tablecloth-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1254987 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Floral-tablecloth.jpg\" alt=\"Floral tablecloth\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Tips for Creating the Perfect Tablescape 25\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Floral-tablecloth.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Floral-tablecloth-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Floral-tablecloth-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Floral-tablecloth-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Floral-tablecloth-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Floral-tablecloth-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1254987\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While some people prefer to let their table shine, especially if it\u2019s a rare finish, you should consider whether not using a tablecloth or placemats is worth damaging your table. You can choose from hundreds of tablecloth models, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/ca\/market\/funny_tablecloth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">ranging from funny<\/a> to elegant.<\/p>\n<h2>Don&#8217;t Use an Obtrusive Centerpiece<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1254891\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1254891\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1254891 size-full perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Centerpiece\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Tips for Creating the Perfect Tablescape 26\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Centerpiece.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Centerpiece.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Centerpiece-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Centerpiece-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Centerpiece-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Centerpiece-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Centerpiece-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1254891 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Centerpiece.jpg\" alt=\"Centerpiece\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Tips for Creating the Perfect Tablescape 26\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Centerpiece.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Centerpiece-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Centerpiece-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Centerpiece-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Centerpiece-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Centerpiece-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1254891\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When you decide on a centerpiece, ensure it\u2019s not so tall or bulky that your guests won\u2019t be able to make eye contact over it. Not being able to see who you\u2019re enjoying a meal with defeats the purpose of coming together to share the meal. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ZHv-iNX5HJU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">small flower bouquet<\/a> is preferable to a huge plant that obscures the people across the table.<\/p>\n<h2>Have a Side Table for the Essentials<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1254260\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1254260\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1254260 size-full perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Salt and Pepper\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Tips for Creating the Perfect Tablescape 27\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Salt-and-Pepper.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Salt-and-Pepper.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Salt-and-Pepper-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Salt-and-Pepper-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Salt-and-Pepper-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Salt-and-Pepper-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Salt-and-Pepper-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1254260 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Salt-and-Pepper.jpg\" alt=\"Salt and Pepper\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Tips for Creating the Perfect Tablescape 27\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Salt-and-Pepper.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Salt-and-Pepper-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Salt-and-Pepper-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Salt-and-Pepper-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Salt-and-Pepper-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Salt-and-Pepper-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1254260\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In the rush of creating the perfect tablescape, you may forget the essentials, like salt, pepper, water, or wine. Many guests <a href=\"https:\/\/my100yearoldhome.com\/five-common-mistakes-to-avoid-when-setting-a-table\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">won\u2019t ask for these<\/a> if you leave them in the kitchen, which may result in a sub-par dining experience for them. Putting them on a small side table ensures everyone can get more of what they want without going in and out of the kitchen.<\/p>\n<h2>Don&#8217;t Forget About Ambiance<\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1254264\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1254264\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1254264 size-full perfmatters-lazy\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20width='1280'%20height='720'%20viewBox='0%200%201280%20720'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" alt=\"Dinner with family\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Tips for Creating the Perfect Tablescape 28\" data-src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Dinner-with-family.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Dinner-with-family.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Dinner-with-family-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Dinner-with-family-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Dinner-with-family-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Dinner-with-family-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Dinner-with-family-150x84.jpg 150w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1254264 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Dinner-with-family.jpg\" alt=\"Dinner with family\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" title=\"24 Tips for Creating the Perfect Tablescape 28\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Dinner-with-family.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Dinner-with-family-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Dinner-with-family-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Dinner-with-family-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Dinner-with-family-50x28.jpg 50w, https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Dinner-with-family-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\"\/><\/noscript><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1254264\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Shutterstock.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/1982\/02\/03\/garden\/ambiance-of-eating-what-is-its-role.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Ambiance<\/a> includes the energy that a tablescape creates through lighting, sound, and the overall environment. Consider where you place your tablescape and use that space for its strength. For example, if you put your tablescape in front of the fireplace, dim the lights to let the fire glow illuminate the table. Play low music, never loud enough that guests have to raise their voices to talk to each other.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wealthofgeeks.com\/tips-creating-perfect-tablescape\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many people feel that food tastes better when the table is dressed nicely. 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