Entertaining over the festive season can be made all the more special with a beautiful table setting. ✨
According to Sydney-based stylist @corina_koch_stylist, her main piece of advice when it comes to hosting is to have fun with it. Here are some of Corina's tips to creating a beautiful table setting:
💫 Choose a tablecloth and napery
Neutral linens are very versatile as they can be styled both formal or informally. But if you are feeling a little more adventurous, don't be scared to inject some colour to give your table more personality
💫 Get the place setting right
With the tablecloth and placemat set for each guest, place down a plate in the centre of the placemat. The fork should go to the left of the plate, the knife to the right with the blade facing towards the plate, the spoon to the right of the knife and dessert utensils to the top of the plate
💫 Choose a centrepiece
Select one feature piece to anchor the table and set the overall mood. It could be a sculptural branch in a primitive ceramic vessel for a natural vibe, bright blooms for impact or delicate arrangements in vintage crystal bud vases
💫 Give it some style
Next, you can add secondary styling elements such as footed bowls and platters filled with fruit and vegetables to add colour and create some height
💫 Add the finishing touches
Once the table is completely set, it's important to focus on creating an atmosphere. Music and lighting is essential here – dim the lights and throw on a Spotify playlist. Bon appetit!