The Perfect Fall Table
/IT’S FALL Y’ALL! And if you’re anything like me that means all new holiday decor and having fun with seasonal trends. If there is one place in your home that screams “season of thanks” it’s the dining room table. This is a place where you gather with loved ones over home cooked (or takeout) meals and where you converse about your day. So why not put a little extra effort into turning your kitchen table into a conversation piece. The trick is to make it festive, fun and functional. Here are some easy tips and tricks to turn any dining table into an Instagram worthy post!
DECIDE WHAT YOUR STYLE IS
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve walked into a HomeGoods and picked up a bunch of beautiful items, only to realize they didn’t go together or they didn’t fit the style of my home. This is why I always go into a store with a concept in mind, will it be modern, colorful, traditional etc.? It’s kind of like making a grocery list before going shopping so you don’t end up with a bunch of unnecessary items.
I personally love the chic farmhouse style, so I try to incorporate that into my holiday decor. This doesn’t mean the festive decor on the shelves of the store doesn’t make me want to throw it into my cart, but I don’t want to get home and realize I have three different styles. Do your research (hello Pinterest) and make sure that when you go shopping you know what kind of look you’re aiming for. This will save you time, energy and money!
CHOOSE A FOCAL POINT
Once you hone in on what your style is going to be, then you can move on to choosing a focal point. Nine times out of ten I find my focal piece just by shopping around. I don’t always have a specific piece in mind, it just stands out to me when I see it. If you’re holiday shopping and you come across something that makes your design idea 10 times clearer or gives you a thousand decorating ideas….then that’s your focal point!
For this table setting I first found my table runner, which in reality is just a pretty scarf, but it set the tone for the rest of the decor. It had a little bit of glam detail on the edges, but the soft brown color really incorporated into my farmhouse style. A focal point doesn’t have to be the biggest or shiniest thing on your table, but it’s the piece that helps to navigate the rest of your design. Think of it as your glue!
DON’T BE AFRAID TO MIX & MATCH
For some reason I feel like people are too afraid to mix and match when it comes to pattern, textures and colors. But that’s what makes for a beautiful and eye-catching design! I know it may be hard to break the habit, but I promise if you step out of your comfort-zone your table setting will thank you. If you use a vase on your table, use longer stems to give your setting some variety. I usually cluster items in sets of threes, but the trick is to make sure they differ in size and shape. This is more appealing to the eye and gives your decor some depth! Lastly, incorporate fabrics in there. Whether it’s solids, plaids, glitter etc. it is important to have variety. The scarf I choose gives my dining table warmth and adds to that cozy holiday feeling!
FILL, FILL, FILL!
Once you have the style and theme of your table setting down, you found your focal piece and you made sure you mixed and matched decor you’re ready for the easy part! FILL, FILL, FILL all of those empty spots. On my table I used leaves and branches, this time I used fakes ones, but it’s totally acceptable to be resourceful and pick some up from your backyard! Place them strategically in any gaps or areas you want to be more full.
Filling in your table means adding those random nicknacks or trinkets you have laying around the house or saw at the store and didn’t know how to incorporate them. I saw the perfect mini pumpkins and already had small candles laying around the house so I added them in for a little flare. Be creative!
You don’t have to spend a fortune to have a table that looks like a million buck. All you really need is some creativity and time to properly plan out your ideas!
P.S. This table setting is apart of your home decor, I keep mine set all holiday season. And on those occasions I actually want to eat at the table I just move the setting to the counter (or at least the tall vase) that way nothing is in anyone’s way and nothing gets dirty!
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XO Stage 19 Design
