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1. Make It a Formal Occasion
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Why go formal:
Formalizing a table adds elegance and sophistication to any meal. When your goal is to make a good impression or create a long-lasting memory, a formally set table helps get the job done.
- A formal table setting starts with the basics. In this type of setting, “the basics” aren’t a simple fork, knife, and spoon. You’ll use five standard flatware pieces — three forks, a spoon, and a knife.
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Then you’ll add five standard dinnerware pieces:
- a dinner plate [view styles]
- salad plate [view styles]
- bread and butter plate [view styles]
- teacup or coffee cup [view styles]
- saucer [view styles]
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What kind of linens:
The typical linen used in a formal table setting is a white cloth. Napkins are white linen, too, but you can dress them up with napkin rings. You can use glasses that match your china but use crystal glassware for the most sophisticated look.
- Throw in an elegant centerpiece as your finishing touch, and the result is a formal, high-class atmosphere for your next meal.
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2. Aim For the Casual Sophisticate
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Making it look nice:
In some situations, formal is a little too much, but casual isn’t the look you’re going for. The less structured, but elegant, sophisticated casual look borrows some ideas from a formal table without the fuss. You don’t need the complete five-piece flatware and dishware, but you can still use the decor.
- Instead of the stark white linens, use champagne tablecloths and napkins for a classy impact. Add some matching tapered candles as a centerpiece in a gold or glass holder. Finish the look off with clear wine glasses.
- The overall look doesn’t take much work, but the finished piece is casual yet polished.
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Some ideas to review:
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Setting the Table:
Remember your mother asking you to set the table when you were younger. You have plates, glasses, and silverware. But did you ever think on where your silverware should be placed. And what about the napkin?
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3. Bring Out the Moody Blues
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Using color:
Pairing cold colors together, like blues and silver, results in a soothing atmosphere. If you have a potentially heated dinner meeting in your future that you want to go well, use this color scheme.
- Learning how colors affect people’s moods is a lesson in psychology that can go a long way for you. There’s a scientific study that analyzes the effect of colors on the brain. Cool colors include shades like green, purple, and blue.
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Setting a calm mood:
These colors evoke calm emotions, but they can bring out sad feelings, too. If you’re aiming for a relaxed meal, avoid red. As one of the most intense colors, it can increase stress.
- Instead, decorate your table with shades like gray or aqua blues, pale greens, and light pinks.
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Let’s view some samples of holiday tablescape settings:
- thanksgiving setting [view tablescape ideas]
- christmas setting [view tablescape ideas]
- easter setting [view tablescape ideas]
- july 4th setting [view tablescape ideas]
- halloween setting [view tablescape ideas]
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4. Stylize Your China Place Settings
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What about heirloom china:
If you own fine china that has been in your family for generations, you might want to use it more often. But if it’s not the most stylish dishware, it can detract from your meal.
- This is such an often-seen concept today that Architectural Digest published an article on the dos and don’ts of using heirloom china. Vintage is making a huge comeback, but we want to combine tradition with style.
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Mixing vintage with modern:
Flair and fun are today’s trendy parts of dinnerware. But these aren’t the typical adjectives we use to describe our grandparents’ china.
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Here are a couple of neat ways you can add a rich feel to an otherwise dull set of china:
- Mismatch a few different sets together with the same palette colors.
- Use bold colors or patterns in the rest of the plate settings.
- Instead of clear, use colored wine or crystal glasses.
- Of course, some old-fashioned china is already gorgeous. If you love the pattern on the china, play it up by matching your linen and decor with it.
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5. Go Boldly Balanced
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Displaying your personality:
Bold table settings show your personality loud and clear. If you love making a statement without saying a word, this is a great way to do it! Before the meal, choose a boldly colored centerpiece. This will be the main eye-catcher at the table. It can be any color or design you choose, but you’ll be building the rest of the table setting around it.
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Don’t get too bold:
Find linens that complement or match the primary color in your centerpiece. The tablecloth, napkins, and placemat can all be this bold shade. To prevent it from turning gauche, the rest of the table should balance out the bold. Use simple dishes and flatware and avoid the urge to overly decorate.
- Classics stay stylish for good reason. They’re timeless and easy to integrate into any look!
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What’s being served from the kitchen:
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Beef for Dinner:
Understanding beef! What are the butcher cuts and the different pieces of meat. And how to best cook each butcher cut.
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Cooking With Pork:
Cooking pork! There are some many different pork cuts that are just delicious. Let’s review the butcher pork cuts and how to best cook each butcher cut.
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Using Chicken:
What’s for dinner tonight? How about chicken? Do you want fried chicken – rotisserie chicken – chicken wings – grilled chicken breasts – or …..
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Fish Tonight:
Okay!, we are going cook seafood tonight. We have many varying options to select from. Would you like shrimp – lobster – crab – or maybe a nice salmon steak.
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Herbs and Spices:
What makes a good cook? Someone who understands how to use herbs and spices in their food preparation.So let’s learn about these valuable food flavorings and their history.
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6. Stick With the Classics
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When you need something quick:
If you’re unsure what look you want to create, stick with the classics. A checkered tablecloth and vintage glassware are never wrong. Classic looks are casual but put-together. They make it look like you know what you’re doing, even if you don’t!
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Use for any occasion:
All you need is the tablecloth and a simple set of matching dishware. White, red, or black are always in style. Add your flatware and napkins, and finish the look off with a simple centerpiece. This can be as basic as a vase of hand-picked flowers or a candle.
- Classics stay stylish for good reason. They’re timeless and easy to integrate into any look!
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Don’t forget outside dining:
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Outdoor Entertaining:
Now is the time for outdoor entertaining, but to make an outdoor party pleasantly memorable takes a bit of planning and forethought.
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7. Add Drama With Black, White, and Gold or Silver
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Using something that works:
Black and white colors are always an excellent way to make a dramatic look. If you want to use this pairing to make a table setting, start with a centerpiece and work your way around that. If your centerpiece is dominantly black, use a white tablecloth, dishes, linens, and vice versa.
- Your accents can be gold or silver, whichever you prefer. Scatter them in gently so as not to pull away from the dramatic black and white combo. Use gold or silver napkin rings, flatware, and candle stands.
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Tieing everything together:
The final look should be intense. If it’s too much, play around with the mix. Add more silver and gold where there’s too much black, or throw in black decor if it’s too white. When you’re satisfied with the overall impact, it’s time to serve the meal!
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CONCLUSION
Setting the table for a crucial get-together or event can set the stage for the whole meal. When you’re trying to decide how to put your table together, first figure out the atmosphere you want to create.
- Then use one of these ideas to pull off the most incredible finished table you’ve ever made!
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