This year I am embracing every color of autumn has to offer. Including natural elements, as I love adding to almost every season's tablescape. In today's post "Two Minimal Fall Inspired Tablescapes" I kept both of these tablescapes that I'm about to share minimal, like I do most, but there's something special about these two, but I might be bias.
You also probably noticed that a few furnishings and decor changed in our dining room space. I wanted to minimize and simplify. What can I say, I go through phases.
Our dining room table has been replaced with a smaller round one and a few copper molding pans have been added to the wall decor. I'll be sharing more about the new [old] dining table very soon. Promise.
For this first tablescape, the inspiration came from the pillow covers on the dining wicker chairs, you'll get a glimpse of them throughout the post. I actually stumbled upon them on Amazon on accident, but instantly fell in love with all the colors on them. So I guess you could say they were the inspiration behind this years fall decor.
Normally this is too much color for me, but this year I really wanted to step out of my comfort zone. I love that as home design lovers, our taste and inspiration changes and evolves from time to time.
So get ready for picture overload, but let me start with this minimal tables cape first. I used the tablecloth as part of the centerpiece and I feel like it gave it a very romantic and subtle feel.
For tables cape #2 all I did was change the plate formality of the plate presentation. I debated on changing out the plates and going out to buy new ones all together for a more dramatic feel, but I'm a sucker for a classic white plate.
Adding napkin rings is the simplest thing and changes the look dramatically.
The amber votive candle holders and pumpkin votive, were a bargain find at my local Dollartree store. I instantly knew I wanted to add those to our decor this year somehow and they just so happened to look great on the dining table, small and not too over stated.
Pears are a favorite of mine as you know by now, last year I used them in my tablescape as well.
I don't like to set up a table too perfectly, informal is more my style because I don't want it to feel untouchable or uncomfortable or too perfect. I want it to feel welcoming and one that has elements that can be moved around at any time if needed. I love a beautifully style table don't get me wrong, but this is just more me.
Laying out a table cloth, a scarf, a throw or a blanket or simply a table runner in the middle of a table makes a big impact and once you add simple items to the center like above, you'll start to see something come together and you can move them around freely until you are happy with the outcome. A cheese platter or cutting board, vase with greenery or flowers, candles, fruit, etc.
Finished off this table setting with white plates, cloth napkins and metal rings, that I found at Target on clearance. It kept it informal by adding the utensils in a glass jar as part of the centerpiece.
I love how both of these tablescapes came together, I don't always put too much thought into my table setting and I honestly already had most of the items on hand which I prefer.
The only few things I did purchase this year, were the pillow covers, cloth napkins, tablecloth, and wooden cheese serving board because I needed them, they were reasonably priced and items I will use again and again.
Hope you find them inspiring and helps you decide on your elements just a little easier for your next tablescape whether your having a harvest dinner party or a friends-giving, this time of year gives you all the reasons to entertain.
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