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Spruce up your table settings to turn every meal into a special occasion. Add little creative twists to your everyday dinnerware to transform your table into an inviting nook that helps you relax and unwind over a leisurely meal. Dress Up Your Silverware Decorate your flatware to add instant life to your table. Add little bows to your forks and spoons. Choose ribbons in colors that match or complement the rest of your table settings. Select some fresh wildflowers and place them in a mason jar on your table to create a simple and attractive centerpiece. Choose ribbons in the same colors as the flowers for your silverware. Add a single leaf or a small flower to the arrangement for simplistic charm. Pick Up Colors from the Dining Room Decor for Table Accents An easy way to add a special touch to your everyday dinner table is to put in small accents that echo the dining room decor. Pick out a shade from the wallpaper with matching overlays or table runners to your tablecloth. Consider stamping or printing motifs that match the wallpaper on the table linen with fabric paints. These make great family craft projects for the summer. Add a centerpiece of flowers in the same shades as the rest of the room decor. Make Sure Your Table Setting is Symmetrical Symmetry plays a major role in the success of formal table settings. An easy way to achieve symmetry is to have a common thread connecting all your decor elements. Another option is to experiment with different arrangements of dinnerware and silverware to create a definite visual sequence. Repeat two to three patterns in recurring sets. Add Interesting Lighting Lighting plays a very important role in creating the right ambience. Add interesting lighting effects with clusters of floor lamps or wall lighting instead of a single ceiling light. Drape a strand of string lights across your table to create a soft, warm glow. Dress Up Your Dishes Add color to your dishes with some simple fruit garnishes. Serve fruit juice in clear glasses to bring color to the table. Spend some time arranging your salads to create vibrant table accents. Create an elegant and inviting table setting with attractive dinnerware arrangements using these simple ideas. Authors Profile: William Socket is a certified interior designer and runs his own interior decoration consultancy. William especially loves decorating a home in wooden furniture and believes that nothing gives a home as warm and cozy a touch as all-wood furniture and decor. William loves reading up on new design ideas, and has a special interest in space saving techniques. Here William writes about silverware and dinnerware.
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