How To Match Your Tablescape To Your Personal Style
Are you the kind of host who takes a less-is-more approach to your tablescape – just like your wardrobe – or is every dinner party a chance to dress yourself and your home in bold color, texture and pattern? Read on to discover your summer hosting persona and the chicest pieces to invest in now. By COLLEEN ROSS
Minimalist
If you’re a minimalist, chances are you’re an interiors purist, too – both your home and wardrobe are likely carefully curated with clean, understated designs that reflect quiet elegance. Whether you’re hosting an intimate dinner with friends or a cocktail party, Toteme’s gathered butter-yellow top and Róhe’s beautifully tailored wide-leg pants will ensure you’re poised to welcome guests in style. For your table setting, let it feel like an extension of your outfit by choosing monochrome accessories in sleek, sculptural shapes. Mud Australia’s porcelain salad bowl from our NET SUSTAIN edit will look incredibly chic set alongside Sophie Bille Brahe’s ‘Petit Escargot’ Murano glass vase, while Christofle’s pretty ‘Malmaison’ three-bowl server is the perfect way to serve snacks or sauces.
Maximalist
The only rule when it comes to maximalist style is to choose the things that bring you joy – the more colorful and statement-making, the better. Keep that in mind the next time you’re hosting by dressing up Ulla Johnson’s playfully chic fringed co-ords with accessories in a mix of textures and bright, paintbox hues. As you prepare for your guests’ arrival, light Loewe’s ‘Tomato Leaves’ candle in the hallway and let the fresh, energetic scent fill the room before moving on to your tablescape. La DoubleJ’s rainbow-hued wine glasses double as place settings and will look so fun styled with a tablecloth in a clashing color or print. Meanwhile, Natalia Criado’s lapis lazuli-tipped milk jug is sure to spark conversation when you serve coffee and petit fours at the end of the evening.
Cottagecore
Cottagecore is a celebration of idyllic country living – think cozy farmhouse interiors, nostalgic floral prints and vintage-inspired silhouettes. If you’re having friends over for lunch, dress the table with Gohar World’s bow-detailed pinstriped tablecloth before adding a selection of delicate, vintage-inspired ceramics, like Astier de Villatte’s ‘Petulla’ candle holder and Ralph Lauren Home’s elegant earthenware bowl from its collaboration with British pottery brand Burleigh. Finally, slip into Agua by Agua Bendita’s tiered ‘Lima Gloriosa’ maxi dress – patterned with delicate blue blooms evocative of fine porcelain – and match your accessories to the row of glossy faux pearls framing the waist.
Bohemian
The relaxed, undone nature of bohemian style makes it easy to create a warm, inviting space in your home. If you’re dining outside, drape Brunello Cucinelli’s fringed linen and cashmere-blend throw over the backs of your guests’ chairs and lay the table with accessories in deep earth tones. Dinosaur Designs’ resin vase will make a striking centerpiece, especially when filled with freshly picked wildflowers or lavender sprigs from the garden. As for your outfit, keep things effortless with Isabel Marant’s ’70s-inspired paisley-print ‘Melinda’ maxi dress – a NET-A-PORTER exclusive – and Chloé’s crocheted slides. Julietta’s beaded tiger’s eye necklace is just dressy enough to tie the look together without feeling too polished.
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