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Tablescape Inspiration For Your Next Dinner Party

Insta-worthy dinners.

With everyone in lockdown and in dire need of a creative outlet, we saw our Instagram feeds flooded with tablescape creations. 

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Whether it was a morning coffee or dinner party (of maximum ten people), bloggers alike were getting serious about perfecting the aesthetic art of a photo-worthy table set-up. 

But with endless choices for crockery, glassware, candles and floral centrepieces, there’s a lot to think about when attempting your own set-up. 

So, to make things a little easier, we’ve collated some inspiration, as well as our top buys, for whatever your dinner party aesthetic may be.

Happy dining (and ‘gramming!)

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Colourful

dinner table
@lukeedwardhall

Perhaps the breakout aesthetic of 2020 has been the resurgence of colourful everything. For this style we recommend opting for a tablecloth in a neutral shade to highlight all the vibrant glassware and flowers.

hay vase
Hay Juice Vase, $380 at Farfetch
cire trudon candles
Cire Trudon Royale Taper Candles, $49 at Myer
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Mix-and-Match

dinner party
@anacpiteira_

Not only is this super on-trend but since vintage tableware is the best to mix and match, it’s also very affordable. Be on the lookout for a good thrift find from Etsy or shop these similar styles. 

Maison Balzac Grand Soleil Platter, $189 at Maison Balzac
Wave Coupe Set, $119 at David Jones
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 Jean-Michel Othoniel for Dior Decorative Plate, $470 at Dior

Rustic

rustic dinner
@stylemepretty

The beauty of the rustic display is that there really aren’t any rules. The key to masterfully crafting the undone look (yes, we see the irony) is in the wooden accents and serving. Natural fabrics and dried flowers also go a long way.

in bed napkins
100% Linen Napkin Set of 4 in Stone, $40 at In Bed Store
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wooden board
Ecology Arcadian Round Wood & Rope Paddle Board, $26.95 at Temple & Webster

Industrial

industrial table
@hilde.stories

For a spread that looks straight out of a Brooklyn wedding, keep it paired back and relatively monochromatic. Pieces in stone, metals and neutrals will set the right tone. 

ikea candle sticks
Ikea Fulltalig Candlesticks, $14.99 at Ikea
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tablescapes
Olio by Royal Doulton & Barber Osgerby Jug, $99.95 at Royal Doulton

Minimal

minimalist dinner
@simplybeautifuldecor

Minimal doesn’t have to mean sparse, or cold. With elements of pink and earthy tones, your minimalist table can be refined but also inviting.

west elm cutlery
West Elm Rose Gold Cutlery Set, $59 at West Elm
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robert gordon plate
Robert Gordon Plate, $29 at Robert Gordon

Modern

dinner table
@katherinesergi_

To keep things modern, opt for fun, artistic elements. Printed plates and sculptural candles are a match made in heaven, and, with the right colour palette, still result in a chic, paired-back table.

round house plate
In The Roundhouse Allora Plate, $29 at David Jones
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XRJ Celebrations Vertex Candle, $45 at The Iconic

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