Dinner with Guests: Suggestions for Setting the Table and Accessories

16 November 2022
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What's more delightful than a homemade dinner with our dearest friends? Very few things, especially if the dishes are to everyone's liking, the atmosphere is welcoming, and the table is well-organized and set.

Speaking of table setting... it's not always easy to figure out how to make your table unique and original. The "risk" is focusing solely on the food, neglecting the details, and just covering the table with a simple tablecloth.

Between accessories, napkins, runners, and decorative items, there are many ways to give your table setting an extra touch of character and personality! In the following paragraphs, you'll find some tips for setting the table with originality, leaving all your guests in awe.

Tablecloth, Placemats, or Runners: Make the Right Choice

Beyond tablecloths, there's more! Using a tablecloth under the plates might seem like an obvious choice, but there are actually many more options, especially if the table you're setting is of high quality and hiding it completely would be a real shame.

Consider, for instance, American placemats or runners. The former allow us to create interesting contrasts with the table or plate texture, depending on their color and materials.

They add dynamism to the table setting, instantly making the atmosphere more casual or elegant (depending on the color palette and patterns), and allow hosts to make unexpected and surprising combinations.

If, as mentioned, the table is made of a precious material, using placemats is almost mandatory: this way, it will be highlighted.

Runners work very well on larger tables and, like placemats, serve as a base for the plates without covering the entire table.

Although they are usually used for just two diners, the idea of using them with more people is very intriguing: they create a connection between guests who find themselves sharing the same runner!

And tablecloths? Well, they can certainly be used: the key is to choose wisely and judiciously! So, yes to high-quality materials, interesting colors, and unexpected patterns. Be careful not to clash with the rest of the environment, but rather create harmonies and echoes of colors and textures.

Plates and Underplates: Make Them Surprising

It's often thought that underplates must necessarily be made of fabric, but the choice is much broader! Especially if a significant textile element, made with noticeable materials or textures, has already been placed under the plate.

Underplates can be made of wood, rattan, glass, ceramic, terracotta, or even marble. The choice is obviously influenced by the atmosphere you want to create and the other elements on the table, but... daring is always interesting!

This principle also applies to plates. The classic color for this item is white, but choosing designer plates gives us the chance to explore a wide range, discovering new shades and, above all, entirely unexpected patterns and textures.

So, surprise your guests with a set of designer plates characterized by original elements and color palettes: remember, however, not to create clashes and to give the table a consistent and harmonious style!

Accessories, Bowls, and Centerpieces are Your Allies

What truly makes a table unique and unforgettable are the accessories. Centerpieces, bowls, fruit holders, cake stands, butter dishes, coasters, bread baskets, salt shakers, pepper mills... if they're designer pieces, all these elements can make the table setting even more personal and varied, giving style and character to the atmosphere.

Such accompaniments are not only functionally useful but also add value to the table, catching the eye with their aesthetics and becoming conversation starters and points of curiosity.

However, be careful not to overdo it in terms of quantity: the table should still be practical to use and not too crowded or full of accessories.

Glasses with Unexpected Shapes for Your Dinners

Designer glasses reinterpret the most classic and traditional shapes, embracing materials, sizes, and geometries you'd never expect to find in such an item.

If you prefer your wine glasses to be more "normal", you can always play with water glasses or glasses for after-dinner drinks. These can be made of glass, but also terracotta, copper, steel, bamboo, and borosilicate. Moreover, they can amaze with their touch and sight with original shapes and uncommon colors.

Discover the Best Designer Accessories for Your Table at AGOF Store

At AGOF Store, you'll find many designer accessories to set your table in great style. Check out the products we've selected for you in the carousel below and get inspired by our suggestions!