With Autumn so quickly descending upon us, now is the perfect time to add a touch of the season to your home. A great way to do this is by creating a fall tablescape. Take your inspiration from the beauty that surrounds you as the world changes season. Consider all the natural elements we love about fall, leaves, flowers, woods, and more to add to the look and feel of fall in your home. Here are 7 Fall Tablescape Ideas to help jump start your design.
Foliage Runner
When considering how to anchor your Fall Tablescape, one idea is to use colorful fall leaves on top of a runner. A runner typically runs the length of the table and can be layered with gathered fallen leaves from the great outdoors, or invest in an autumnal garland to reuse again and again. There are so many color choices out there to create your theme; think, soft browns, creams and tans, or get a little bolder with yellows, orange, and reds. No matter the palette, beginning your tablescape with a runner is a sure way to add some visual interest to your table.
Fall Flowers
Once you’ve got your base, incorporate some fall flowers. Sunflowers, Chrysanthemum’s, Dahlia’s, Seedum, and Asters are just a few blooms that will add some color and softness to your Fall Tablescape. Don’t stop with just flowers! Consider adding some grasses and other greenery to your arrangements. You can find some excellent options in dried Pampas Grass, Eucalyptus, Bunny Tails, Milkweed, and Sweet Counterpoint. With so many different texture and color combinations, you will find the perfect thing to fit your décor.
Pumpkins For Fall Tablescapes
This one is kind of a no-brainer. What speaks to Fall more than a pumpkin? When you think of Fall Tablescape Ideas, a pumpkin as a centerpiece makes perfect sense. Elevate the traditional pumpkin by adding gourds in different colors, sizes and textures to really create a showstopping tablescape. If you decide to create a tablescape vignette, consider the tall, medium, low approach to your pieces for an intentional design.
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The Perfect Glow
Now that you’ve created an anchor piece, incorporated flowers, added a pumpkin or two, consider the best lighting for your fall tablescape. Candles of various heights and resting in interesting holders are great for setting a soft, romantic mood, not to mention a coziness to your space. Take your lighting options up a notch by adding some fairy lights woven in and out of your tablescpae décor. The combination of warm candle light and the soft glow of fairy lights creates a magical setting.
Add Place Cards
Impress your dinner guests with dressing each place setting with a personalized place card. Think outside the box and use what nature has provided. Consider using large pinecones with printed nametags attached. Or use miniature vases and simple stem, each labeled with a guest’s name. An easy and adorable option is to use tiny pumpkins with names hand drawn. No matter which way you go, adding a personal place card will definitely make you guest feel special. Adding a place card is a fun touch and a great Fall Tablescape Idea!
Use Natural Accents
The Autumn season is all about celebrating a bountiful harvest. When you bring warm natural colors and textures indoors, you prolong the outdoor season just a bit longer. One way to do this is by bringing in wheat, raffia, and cattails. A sheath of wheat tied with a plaid ribbon is a beautiful and simple decoration to add to your Fall Tablescape. Consider using a bit of raffia to attach your place card tags. A little can go a long way.
Autumn Themed Dinnerware
The final Fall Tablescape Idea is about the dinnerware. Consider using wooden chargers to anchor your placesettings. Add patterned dinnerware in autumnal colors, or keep it simple with solid colors. If you entertain each year, consider investing in an elegant set of dinnerware and serve ware for Fall get togethers. You’ll grow excited each year to pull them out and put them on display.
These 7 Fall Tablescape Ideas will give you a jumpstart on setting a beautiful table for Autumn entertaining. If you need more inspiration, jump on the internet and feast your eyes on all kinds of creative tablescapes. You don’t need to spend a load on your décor. Nature provides all the supplies you need! So, take a walk, go for a hike, take a basket and gather inspiration and items that will make your fall tablescape special!
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Enjoy!
