Summer has arrived! The moment we have all been waiting for has finally arrived: organizing lunches, aperitifs, barbecues, and outdoor dinners, on the terrace or balcony. Summer brings us to spend pleasant moments with friends and family, around a beautiful summer table in the garden. To brighten up the atmosphere and surprise your guests, we give you some ideas to decorate a beautiful summer table.

TABLE DECORATION IN SUMMER: THE COLORS TO CHOOSE

The colors of the decorative accessories allow you to fully experience the summer atmosphere that favors relaxation and freshness. There is, therefore, a tendency to choose “less is more” and to decorate the summer table in the garden in a more informal way with light and delicate colors.

So you can widely consider the various possible combinations with table linen. With the different colors of the runners, tablecloths, and napkins, you can vary the base of your decoration and adapt it to any occasion. The possibilities are endless!




For example, natural shades like beige or even white for table linens are a simple and neutral solution that perfectly reflects the summer mood. Fitting well in any setting, these shades also allow you to easily reflect your personal style in your décor. If you prefer you can add some color, choose light-colored plates. Remember that an important rule to keep in mind when setting a summer table is to always combine colors harmoniously.

If, on the other hand, you prefer to create a more formal and elegant environment, for a special occasion, we recommend that you choose table linen in a single color such as black or grey, also combined. In this case, you can give a bright touch to your summer table with silver cutlery and wine glasses. Is something else missing? Use some napkin rings as a final detail.

HOW TO DECORATE YOUR TABLE IN SUMMER WITH A TABLE CENTER?

Sometimes we tend to forget it, but the table runner is a guarantee of elegance. It is also a way to structure the table and provide the base color of your decoration.

The table runner is an essential complement to set a beautiful summer table with style. It is very easy to use and takes on several functions. A very elegant solution is to place it in the center of the table on a tablecloth, and then decorate the table with flowers and other decorative objects such as candles or aromatic herbs. You can also place several runners on the short side of the table, thus defining the seats for your guests.

To decorate the table in summer, another idea is to remember the elements of nature, such as wood, for example. If you have a nice wooden table, you can simply ditch the tablecloth and opt to place the runner directly on the table. It guarantees a natural and rustic style! You can also, for example, use wooden cutlery that is original and perfect for an ecological attitude.

To add a touch of informality, you can opt for placemats to simply enhance the beauty of your table. They are perfectly suited to a calm and relaxed environment such as a barbecue with friends or a family lunch.

The table runner can be the same color as the napkins or even a little darker to create a color contrast. It will allow you to decorate a summer table in complete harmony.

THE ESSENTIAL ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR SUMMER TABLE

Do not forget that the accessories to decorate a summer table in the garden give the final touch to your decoration. There are multiple possibilities depending on the occasion:

·         For a Sunday lunch, you obviously cannot leave out flowers, fresh or even dried for a boho chic touch. You can position them on the table or even put them in small vases of different shapes and materials. Without a doubt, they will always complete the table perfectly and highlight the colors of the entire environment.

·         If you are organizing an elegant aperitif or a special dinner, do not forget the decorative objects such as candles with designer candle holders, transparent or colored depending on the style of decoration you have chosen for your table. And why not add some luminous garlands that will reinforce the style of your environment on the summer table, classic, natural, modern, and elegant.

·         In your day-to-day, use the plates! You can easily combine its different colors and shapes to decorate your summer table.

 

Finally, if you have doubts about how to decorate your table in summer, start by defining the colors of the table linen that will serve as the basis for your decoration. Add some accessories that reflect your personality and above all, don't forget to surround yourself with lots of friends and good food to spend a magical moment in a great summer atmosphere!