Dazzle your guests with these stunning tablescape ideas that will transform any season into a magical experience

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    Black + Gold Tablescape

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    Design and PH๏τo by Ajai Guyot for Emily Henderson Design

    This outdoor tablescape designed by Ajai Guyot for Emily Henderson Design mixes weathered wood, dried flowers, white candles and table linens, black dishware, and gold tableware. The simple, elegant table setting elevates the patio setting and would work just as well on an indoor table, while the neutral color scheme makes it versatile for any occasion.

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    All-White Tablescape

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    Your DIY Family

    This minimalist all-white tablescape from Your DIY Family is timeless and simple to put together for casual entertaining that will make your guests feel special. The ethereal mix includes a white linen tablecloth and napkins, textures of transparent glᴀssware, rustic ceramic Japanese cups, white plates, and baby’s breath in simple glᴀss vases and bottles. The absence of color in the tablescape will make the colors of your meal stand out, but you can always introduce color by swapping out the baby’s breath or adding colored napkins or candles.

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    Plant-Based Tablescape

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    Design by Amanda Barnes Interiors / Styling and PH๏τo by Alyssa Rosenheck

    This garden tablescape from Amanda Barnes Interiors includes woven placemats, white dishware and napkins, and simple bunches of herbs and flowers that enhance the natural outdoor setting and complement a meal built around fresh fruits and vegetables.

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    Airy Floral Tablescape

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    Emily Henderson Design / PH๏τo by Tessa Neustadt

    This tablescape from Emily Henderson Design includes a deconstructed bouquet of pink and purple flowers in a mix of white and green glᴀss vases of varying heights, shapes, and sizes that run down the center of the table. Striped placemats, gray linen napkins, simple white tableware, and wood-and-silver cutlery complete the light and natural vibe perfect for a spring brunch or a summer lunch. Swap the flowers out for fall leaves, eucalyptus, or bare winter branches to adapt it to the season without changing anything else.

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    White + Beige Tablescape

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    Design by Bria Hammel Interiors / PH๏τo by Spacecrafting

    Interior designer Bria Hammel of Bria Hammel Interiors and Brooke & Lou created a fresh tablescape with a natural feel in this eat-in kitchen dining table. The white, beige, and earthy green tones blend seamlessly with the open space color palette, from the gingham check tablecloth to the olive green taper candles, woven placemats, and simple white napkins tied with shiny gold-toned napkin holders that match the stemware.

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    Contemporary Tablescape

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    Design by Amanda Barnes Interiors / Styling and PH๏τo by Alyssa Rosenheck

    This contemporary dining room from Amanda Barnes Interiors has a chunky stone and wood table set with mirrored chargers, white floral plates, gold stemware, crystal glᴀsses, and a generous mix of white flowers at varying heights that adds an organic natural feel that contrasts with the medium-toned gray walls of the space.

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    Paper Plant Tablescape

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    The House That Lars Built

    The House That Lars Built created a tropical tablescape with DIY paper plants tucked into $1 vintage thrift store bottles. The botanical-themed plates, copper flatware, teal-colored wine glᴀsses and flutes, pink marbled napkins and pink tablecloth complete this breezy look that would be perfect for a summer table or help whisk away winter blues with a tropical brunch.

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    Moody Candlelit Tablescape

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    Lobster and Swan

    Lobster and Swan created a rustic and romantic tablescape for 100 guests using simple touches like faux olive branches threaded down the center of the candlelit table and a sprig of rosemary on each plate. Simple plates and flatware complement the wooden table, mismatched chairs, and overhead string lighting. Scale up or down according to the occasion.

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    Herb Garden Tablescape

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    Most Lovely Things

    Most Lovely Things set up an outdoor table to host a dinner for friends on the backyard patio. The table is decorated with a block print tablecloth that echoes the outdoor setting and fresh herbs from the adjacent galvanized stock tank raised garden beds. The center of the table is filled in with scattered orange and red cherry tomatoes for a colorful edible centerpiece. If you don’t have a backyard or an herb garden, bring the outdoors inside and swap in potted herbs for flowers.

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    White + Woven Tablescape

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    Design by Bria Hammel Interiors / PH๏τo by Spacecrafting

    White and woven textures and simple tableware gives this tablescape from Bria Hammel Interiors a refreshing natural feel that is neutral enough for any occasion and can be switched up in a flash by changing the color of the flowers.

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    Bright Brunch Tablescape

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    Finding Lovely

    Finding Lovely layered on simple elements to create a colorful and mood-boosting brunch table with a floral tablecloth, deconstructed floral centerpiece, textural woven placemats, and simple tableware that creates a festive feeling in the eat-in kitchen nook.

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    Casual Tablescape

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    M Starr Design

    M Starr Design created a casual but festive tablescape with just a few elements, from a natural centerpiece laid over a draped soothing blue table runner to simple dishes and copper goblets to add warmth and a metallic note.

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    Modern Cactus Tablescape

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    Studio DIY

    Studio DIY created a colorful cactus-inspired brunch table that complements the all-white table, seating, and walls of this light-flooded space. The centerpiece runs down the center of the long table but its low profile means that guests don’t have to strain their necks to converse with fellow diners seated opposite.

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    DIY Breakfast Tablescape

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    The Merrythought

    The Merrythought added a simple DIY green garland made from parvo and eucalyptus down the center of this casual brunch table that makes it feel just dressed enough while allowing the colorful spread to be the highlight of the proceedings.

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    Whimsical Tablescape

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    Sugar and Charm

    Sugar and Charm created an Alice in Wonderland-inspired tea party tablescape with whimsical mismatched thrift store china, colorful flowers, and an array of sweet treats. A colorful striped DIY tablecloth made by layering six different pieces of fabric sets the tone for an enchanted storybook table setting that will delight kids of all ages, in the backyard in warm weather or inside to lift spirits when it’s cold and rainy outside.

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    Yellow + White + Blue Tablescape

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    Craftberry Bush

    Craftberry Bush filled mismatched bottles, jars, and a pair of flowering head vases with a mix of wild and grocery store flowers in shades of bright yellow and white, scattering lemons down the center to fill out the tablescape. Blue and white plates and an upcycled curtain-turned-tablecloth round out the energizing outdoor table.

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    Layered Textile Tablescape

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    Emily Henderson Design / PH๏τo by Tessa Neustadt

    Emily Henderson Design layered a lightly rumpled linen tablecloth with a table runner and cloth napkins that make it feel warm and inviting. Simple glᴀssware, single taper candles, and a few small bunches of pink and white flowers create a dressed but understated feel that is perfect for casual entertaining.

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    Edible Tablescape

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    A Beautiful Mess

    A Beautiful Mess created a festive, no-waste, edible centerpiece using mandarins, pomegranates, pistachios, almonds, and a few fresh herbs—a simple idea that can be adapted to any season or color palette depending on the occasion and the menu. Keep the rest of the table neutral and simple to allow the edible centerpiece to shine.

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    Bare Table Tablescape

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    M Starr Design

    M Starr Design created an effortless tablescape for an outdoor meal by skipping the tablecloth and filling the bare wood table with white plates, bowls, and small round vases, plus clear glᴀssware, soft gold-toned flatware, and a smattering of white flowers.

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    Brunch Tablescape

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    Finding Lovely

    This Mother’s Day brunch tablescape from Finding Lovely is a vision in shades of pink and white that could also work for a sweetly romantic Valentine’s Day meal, a baby shower, or a birthday lunch. Use multiple shades of pink and red gives the tablescape a nuanced tonal look.

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    Understated Tablescape

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    Emily Henderson Design / PH๏τo by Tessa Neustadt

    Emily Henderson Design created a black, white, and silver tablescape that echoes the wallpaper and decor of this modern dining room to create an all-season look that could work for any occasion.

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    Light and Lemony Tablescape

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    Inspired By Charm

    Inspired By Charm used a set of lemon-themed acrylic cups as a point of departure for this light and breezy outdoor tablescape, pulling the yellow, green, and pink colors from the glᴀsses as the color palette. The mix includes a yellow-and-white striped tablecloth, yellow cloth napkins, and blue melamine dinnerware with a terrazzo-like appearance. A bowl of lemons, blue pillar candles, and a pitcher of bright pink flowers finish it off.

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    Warm and Cool Tablescape

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    Sugar and Charm

    Sugar and Charm mixed warm and cool tones to create a simple modern tablescape that’s festive enough for special occasions but could work whenever you want your guests to feel pampered. White napkins, gray plates, and copper flatware and goblets that complement the natural wood table create a balanced and relaxing feel.

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    Earth Tone Tablescape

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    Design by Emily Bowser for Emily Henderson Design / PH๏τo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp

    This outdoor tablescape from Emily Bowser for Emily Henderson Design is designed to blend right in with the rustic wood table, apple green chairs, and earthy brown walls of the enclosed patio. A dark table runner and taper candles and shades of mustard and burnt orange from the plates and bowls to the napkins and flowers bring it all together for casual outdoor entertaining that feels effortless and integrated with its surroundings.

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    Romantic Tablescape

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    Maison de Cinq

    This simple and unapologetically romantic tablescape from Maison de Cinq is perfect for a sweet take on Valentine’s Day or any day of the year for lovebirds who celebrate their partnership like newlyweds no matter how long it’s been.

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    Blue + White Tablescape

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    Thistlewood Farm

    Thistlewood Farms embraced a blue-and-white theme on this two-tone tablescape using a collection of blue-and-white patterned china to create a layered and slightly formal farmhouse feel. Silver candlesticks and clear glᴀssware keeps the focus on the cool-toned color palette for this all-occasion tablescape that can work year-round.

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    Tablescape for Two

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    Finding Lovely

    This ultra simple French country-inspired tablescape from Finding Lovely is a vintage-style bistro table set for two, with a printed tablecloth and a jug of flowers that complements the wine and cheese spread and matches the backyard garden setting. The same setup would work like a charm on a tiny apartment balcony or in a small eat-in kitchen.

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    Boho-Style Tablescape

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    Sara Toufali

    Proof that you don’t need a dining room table to throw a sit-down dinner party, Sara Toufali created a colorful boho-style tablescape on her coffee table for a relaxed Friendsgiving that could work for any occasion. A white tablecloth, yellow napkins, a mix of tea lights and taper candles, and colorful flowers that echo the bright printed fabric poufs around the table create a lively and inviting feel.

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    Farmhouse Tablescape

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    My 100 Year Old Home

    My 100 Year Old Home created a neutral modern farmhouse all-occasion tablescape with a mix of clear glᴀssware, rustic candlesticks, patterned china, and simple white flowers.

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    Warm Winter Tablescape

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    Lobster and Swan

    Lobster and Swan used warm shades of dusty pink, brown, cream, and pale peach to set this festive winter table finished with linen napkins tied with twine and foraged twigs.

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    Al Fresco Tablescape

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    Marie Flanigan Interiors

    Marie Flanigan Interiors created an elegant al fresco tablescape on this spacious modern patio that features amber, blush, marigold, and creamy neutrals. Thin taper candles, and a trio of bouquets add a note of freshness while vintage-inspired glᴀsses, plates, and linens add dimension to the modern setting for a timeless feel.

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    Elegant Coastal Tablescape

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    Most Lovely Things

    Most Lovely Things added a coastal feel to a winter holiday table with simple DIY gold leaf salt and pepper cellars made from upcycled clam shells. Black, white, and silver accents add contrast and casual elegance to the mix.

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    Green + Blue Tablescape

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    Host to Perfection

    Host to Perfection added green accents to a classic blue-and-white tablescape that makes it come to life. A bowl of granny smith apples, a navy blue linen tablecloth, dark green linen napkins, white hydrangeas, and blue-and-white ginger jars come together to create an ideal setting for a casual lunch or dinner with friends and family.

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    Coastal Grandmother Tablescape

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    Most Lovely Things

    This outdoor coastal grandmother tablescape from Most Lovely Things includes a DIY centerpiece made from driftwood, beach stones, and white candles. A striped tablecloth, matching napkins, and simple tableware in neutral tones creates a calming beach-inspired feel that could work just as well indoors to complement a coastal dining room.

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