I challenged myself to create two different styles of place settings for an easy tablescape for Easter using the same centerpiece. Ā Today, I am sharing one of the place settings that feature more neutrals and cool colors. Ā Tomorrow, I will share how a few inexpensive finds can entirely change the look by adding more color! Ā Enjoy my styling tips using an easy tablescape for Easter as an example. Ā Afterwards, I hope you have the confidence to decorate your table for holidays or special events.
Repeating certain colors, shapes, forms (objects like vases) creates unity. Ā This is why you want to pick a color scheme and use it throughout the space. Ā I always lean towards using cool colors and neutrals which evoke a sense of calmness. Ā I love these colors year round but adore them for Spring decor! Ā This table runner from Pottery Barn really inspired this tablescape. Ā I love the sweet, natural looking bunnies surrounded by green grass and speckled blue eggs. After inspiration hits, I just search my home for things that will work well for my desired design.
The key to using neutral colors is playing with a variety of textures and materials. Ā Usually, the type of the material plays an important role in the texture. Ā For example, glass and ceramic products will have a smooth finish, while natural elements like rattan will have a bumpy or woven texture. Using a variety creates visual interest. Ā In addition, a mix of materials from wood, glass, metal, ceramics and textiles creates a well balanced space.
Classic pieces like white dishes, galvanized chargers and clear glasses are a great base to any tablescape.Ā Here, I started with a galvanized charger. Ā Then, I added a tri-folded tea towel from Krumpet’s Home Decor as a napkin. Ā Invest in pieces that can be used in other ways than originally intended. Ā For instance, I saw these simple tea towels, and I knew that they would work well as napkins on a Spring tablescape. Next, classic white dishes are placed on top.
The bunny ear napkin ring holders are so cute. Ā They can hold napkins or stand up at each place setting. Ā Because I like the layered look of these particular napkins under the plates, I opted to use the napkin rings individually. Consequently, I placed blue and white paper napkins in a gingham pattern on top of the salad plate, too. Ā It adds some color and pattern to the place setting. Ā Rattan wrapped glasses and ramekins filled with moss and ceramic bunnies.
Bunny tea towels and napkin rings are available from Krumpet’s Home Decor. Ā You can get them or anything else from Krumpet’s Home for 10 % off using code CUTERTUDOR. A set of 6 napkin rings are on sale through April 1 for $26 with free shipping. I usually don’t purchase a lot of themed holiday decor (except Christmas, y’all), but opt for decor pieces that can be used for the entire season. For example, if you are shopping and find a sign with a bunny and it says ‘Happy Easter’ and one that says “Happy Spring,” choose the one that says ‘spring.’ Ā You can use it for months out of the year rather than weeks. Ā The exception is disposable products like paper goods.z
You can check out last year’s blog post where I shared how to decoupage eggs with paper napkins, here.
Create a centerpiece with one large statement piece or multiples of similar objects. Ā Here, I did both! Either one will have more impact than too many small things on the table. Ā What kind of vessels or containers do you have multiples? Ā Mason jars, copper tea kettles, silver urns or milk glass vases??? I have a collection of white pitchers from The Findery, so I filled them with faux florals.
My tip for using faux florals is to use at least two different types of stems in the vase. Ā This could be two florals or a floral and greenery stem. Ā I think using a combination of two or more makes the bouquets look more realistic and filled out.
Then in the center, I placed a moss covered bunny from Homegoods next to two crates of dyed eggs. I laid a green and white wool ball garland from Magnolia Home on the table runner. Ā It was a fun find from the Little Shop on Bosque… Joanna Gaines’ original storefront where she still sells discount items.
I can’t wait to share the other side of this easy tablescape for Easter where I show how to incorporate color! It is perfect for a kids table! Ā Thank you for stopping by the Cuter Tudor. Ā Most importantly, save this blog post on your Pinterest board for Easter Tablescapes and come find me on Instagram at @cutertudor.
And if you love neutral tablescapes, check out this blog post using vintage books to style a table.
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April 2, 2021 at 12:05 pmGlad to see a blog post Amy! Love your table and those tiny little bunnies are so adorable! Hope you have a wonderful Easter!