Table ready
Set your table with something out of the ordinary
Informal dining meets formal dress with our tabletop mash-up of rustic and modern elements. How else could you get away with putting a tree bark on the table as a centrepiece? Here’s how we put them all together to create a sophisticated, woodland-inspired scene:
GILT-Y PLEASURE: Swap out your daily silver flatwear with one that’s brushed in gold. Alessandra gold 5piece cutlery set, $159.99
DARK TONES: Matte black dinnerware is both striking and understated. Kate Spade Bittersweet dinnerware set (set of 5), $64.99
MIX ‘N MATCH FINISHES: Glossy Stoneware adds sheen to the black plate. Plus, its handmade charm is perfect for a rustic table. Denby pasta bowl, $48.99 each
KEEP SOME HOLIDAY COLOUR: Bittersweet berries keep the look festive and stand out against the varying shades of black. From Quince Flowers, Toronto
ADD HEIGHT: A two-tier cakestand is pretty and functional. Cakestand, Bay brand, $34.99.
KEEP IT ELEGANT: Nothing says classic design like tapered candles that give off the perfect mood lighting. Dansk set of three candleholders, $100.
CLASSIC DETAILS: The faux tortoise-shell pattern complements the luxe shades on the dinnerware. Ralph Lauren salt and pepper set, $50.
GET GLAMOROUS: Glitzy, goldrimmed glasses avoid the look from veering off into treehugger territory. Gluckstein Home gold rim champagne flute, $12.99 each, and matching wine glass, $12.99 each
COMBINE YOUR METALS: Forget the rules and co-ordinate your silver with your gold. Georg Jensen Silver salt cellar, $70
SKIP THE TABLECLOTH: A durable table runner is a modern alternative to tabletop dressing. Chilewich cavier table runner, $55. All above items available at The Bay, thebay.com