WAYFAIR: GO AL FRESCO EXOTIC
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“THINK of your summer tablescape in the same way that you would your interior, choosing a handful of recurring colours running throughout,” advises Nadia Mccowan Hill, resident style advisor, Wayfair.
“An exotic faux plant or tree will always add atmosphere. If you’re looking to channel destination style, focus on a few hot accent shades – think look-at-me pink, bold cobalt or sunny yellow. Use a range of jugs, vases and glasses in staggered heights, and a medley of different florals, from blowsy roses to majestic foxgloves for a more wild, organic look.”
Her top tip is to include an eclectic mix of plates and platters with organic forms and finishes, for informal occasions, as it conjures a more laid-back but stylish look.
If you’re short of a centrepiece, fill a clear glass carafe with fresh fruit or leafy herbs, and you can enjoy its contents as part of the meal. holders, and then pure white china, which sets the food off beautifully,” says Chrissie Rucker, founder of The White Company.
“Make sure your glasses are buffed, as they’ll sparkle more, and personalise place settings with simple luggage tags, or tie napkins with raffia and add a little sprig of flowers.
“Seasonal flowers or an arrangement of leaves sprayed silver or gold for a special occasion, and a cluster of candles, make a perfect table centre, but do keep arrangements low, so they are easy to talk over.”