Having a nice tidy table setting can help to make a place
and the meal look appealing. Simple table arrangements and elegant aluminium seating
complemented with color coordinated table ware and surroundings can set the
scene.
Keeping a table setting tidy is easy if you follow a few
basic rules:
· Have a nice practical centerpiece, even if just
condiments, matching salt and pepper shakers and a small bouquet or a bottle of
wine
· Always set the fork on the left, the knife on
the right side and a salad plate or soup bowl in the center
· Using layers of textures and colors can create
a rich pleasant tablescape
You don’t have to spend a fortune on crockery, cutlery and
glass wear to make an elegant and impressive table setting, often simple is
best. These ideas may help you keep your table settings tidy and inviting:
·
Glass and
China
When you accessorize the right way you don’t need to worry
about matching everything, contrast and variety can work for you; the
mismatched theme is very popular and very budget friendly.
· Stack your china, begin using a dinner plate,
add a salad plate and then a bowl
· Offering a small group of glasses adds a
stylized look to your setting, several different sized wine glasses and a
sparklingly clean water glass can be impressive.
·
Silver
ware/Cutlery
Try being creative with your cutlery! Place it neatly in a serviette or tie them
together using string or a ribbon for a special original touch.
·
Table
Linen
There is a huge array of stylish and affordable table linen available
so it’s easy to keep a special draw filled with contrasting and interesting
table linen. This is so you can easily mix and match contrasting textures and
colors to give a , but unique look to your table settings.
·
Cloth
Napkins
An impressive part of any table setting is cloth napkins,
but if washing and ironing them is too much to consider, try using disposable
banquet type paper napkins which come in an endless variety of styles and
colors.
· Place mats
These come in materials that are easily cleaned and many
shapes so you can make a tidy setting with little fuss in a few seconds, you
can create a tidy, but an original setting that can be complemented with aluminium
seating arrangements.
·
Centerpieces
A centerpiece is a focal point of your table and it’s
advisable for personal comfort to allow a minimum of 14 inches on all sides of
a centerpiece to give dinners room to move.
Some interesting and acceptable centerpieces include:
- A vase of flowers
- A live potted plant
- Candle holders with unscented candles
- A bottle of fine wine
- Crystals or interesting river rocks
- Abstract art and homemade decorations
- Condiments in interesting bottles
Making tidy table settings are not only a good idea for
dining tables, but you can set your breakfast counter or coffee table so they
become a tidy and attractive area to entice and relax visitors and family
during meals.
Keeping your table settings tidy can be accomplished
by choosing to adopt a simplistic approach and taking advantage of the huge
variety of tablescape opportunities now available to provide textures and
colours in table settings and aluminium seating that is comfortable and affordable.
