6 ways to make your dining table design worthy

We Indians love opulence and drama in all possible subjects. Whether it’s our movies or our novels, we seek out everything great and larger than life. But when it comes to enjoying a meal with people, we prefer a relaxing environment with an eye-pleasing setup. A meal is a moment when we open our hearts to our loved ones, no matter where we are. It serves as a means of union for generations to meet and exchange stories and experiences. Why settle for a drab table when the conversation is so interesting? So make every meal a wonderful experience by setting a table. Regardless of what you’re serving, let the table decorations add glory to every kitchen. Add drama to the table with little trinkets.

1. Write a plan!

Before you take out all your cutlery and crockery, give your table 5 minutes. Take a look at your dining table and understand how it can act as the epicenter of the meal you’re hosting. Create a mental plan to make sure each person is comfortable with it. If you’re hosting a soiree, make sure you have enough space on the table to place everything you want, without having to move things around on each plate.

2. A subtle centerpiece

Every table deserves a story! Plan your table layout around a brilliantly curated centerpiece. Give your table a conversation starter by placing a centerpiece in the middle. If you have a huge dining table, you can always go for two pieces. For a small sized table, you can opt for a longer than usual centerpiece to save on surface area. You can play with flowers, candles, lanterns, jars and much more. For an authentic Indian-style setting, use tea lights and brass fixtures wrapped in strips of colored fabric. You can also place a long strip of mirror instead of a table runner and cover it with tea lights and wooden animal figures.

3. History of crockery and cutlery

The placement of cutlery and crockery plays a very important role. Not only does this encourage table etiquette, but it also helps you maintain a clean setup. Get in the habit of using separate plates for mains and bread or chapatti to ensure the bread doesn’t get soggy. Tuck table napkins throughout the setup to eliminate the chance of accidental spills. Dress up these napkins with eye-catching holders. You can also tie these napkins with dried bamboo grass or ribbons. When it comes to spoons and forks, always make sure that each plate is accompanied by an appropriate number. If you are serving Indian cuisine, you should place a couple of spoons next to a plate. In case of continental, place a set of forks, spoons and a knife. The type of crockery and cutlery you choose will make a big difference to your table setting. You can use authentic copper and brass plates and utensils for an authentic Indian touch, or you can choose very colorful ceramic plates to give your dinner a bohemian personality. When it comes to cutlery and utensils, the options are endless.

4. Little shiny trinkets

To keep a theme on a table, you can introduce little trinkets. These trinkets must be integrated into the whole, but must also maintain distinct identities. You can have metal birds holding salt and pepper shakers or a thin stone slab with napkins placed under a glass goldfish.

5. Mismatched table settings

Sometimes the beauty is in not trying too hard! You can create a relaxed yet elegant table very easily by mixing and matching a large number of colors and design styles. This splash of color will show off your individualism and also create a fun and calm meal.

6. For those Formal Dinners

Some dinners are very formal, for example, calling your boss or your spouse’s boss for dinner or having your mother-in-law eat in her new home for the first time. We recommend that you keep the table setting in those moments simple, timeless and elegant. On the one hand, it will showcase you as a sophisticated host or hostess who has great taste and also, if she keeps things simple, she can accomplish more without adding even more stress to this important occasion. We suggest you go with elegant white napkins, high-end tableware in classic pastel colors, and some simple flowers for the centerpiece.

If you want to get your family together every night, try dressing up your dining table. As humans, we long for something new every day. So why not treat your eyes to little pleasures every day in the form of creatively made dining tables? It can also act as a bonding exercise if you include your children, siblings, mother, or any loved one in the decorating process.