The idea is for a scheme that looks abundant yet easy and relaxed.”

Commandeering a console table as an extra surface for the cheeseboard and drinks saves space on the dining table and offers an opportunity for a beautifully composed presentation reminiscent of a still life.

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Allerdale console, H85xw123xd41cm,

£1,859, William Yeoward. Lakadema Leopard candle holders, £44 a pair; Faux shagreen oval plateau, £165; all Oka. Marble cheeseboard, £25, Oliver Bonas. Pomegranate jug, £23; Dauville charcoal oval platter, £23.75; Linen tea towel in Natural, £13.75; all Canvas Home. Olivia carafe, £40; Olivia liqueur glasses, £25 a pair; all LSA International. 40 warm white fairy lights, £8.99, Lights4fun. (Below right)

Candle lampshades in Natural Isabelle

Linen, £15.90 each, Jim Lawrence. Faux ivy stems, £2.99 each; faux sparkle holly stems, £2.99 each; all Gisela Graham.

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?? ?? spelt Risotto with squash, mushrooms & kale pesto — spelt Risotto with squash, mushrooms & kale pesto

The idea is for a scheme that looks abundant yet easy and relaxed.”

Commandeering a console table as an extra surface for the cheeseboard and drinks saves space on the dining table and offers an opportunity for a beautifully composed presentation reminiscent of a still life.

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The idea is for a scheme that looks abundant yet easy and relaxed.”

Commandeer­ing a console table as an extra surface for the cheeseboar­d and drinks saves space on the dining table and offers an opportunit­y for a beautifull­y composed presentati­on reminiscen­t of a still life.

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Commandeering a console table as an extra surface for the cheeseboard and drinks saves space on the dining table and offers an opportunity for a beautifully composed presentation reminiscent of a still life.