Deep down, I wish I had a big house, and outdoor space, all so I can just entertain more. I’d so be that person on a home buying show telling the host how much I want to entertain and actually mean it. I just love having people over (and as an introvert, I love when they leave too).
And come fall, there’s just something cozy about entertaining at home. Here are some fall tablescape ideas to get you inspired for hosting your friends this season.
Fall Tablescape Ideas
There’s something about a beautiful fall table that just evokes warm cozy and inviting feelings. The colors, the textures, the candles, it makes me want to host a weekly dinner with these fall tablescape ideas.
While they take a lot of work to pull off, I think there are some easy things you can accomplish with just a few essentials. From great chargers, to simple candles, and a few textural natural elements. Just picking up some fresh flowers and branches from Trader Joe’s can add a ton of beauty to a table.
And whether you decide to host indoors for a fall dinner, or have an outdoor tablescape to enjoy the crisp fall weather. any of these are great inspirations to pull from. A few things I always like to add to a tablescape in some shape or form include the following.
Candles
From simple tea light candles, to tall taper candles, adding height and a bit of ambient light is always a good idea. Just make sure there aren’t too many that they block anyone’s view. I also am loving these checkered battery operated lights. They look so real! And then you get more use out of them over the years.
Natural Greenery And Elements
Choose flowers or greenery, or even walk around your yard and grab some pinecones to dress up your table. Bringing a few natural elements to the table adds texture and depth. This also is a great way to add some layer into your table. I always find this is the finishing touch a table needs.
Fruits And Vegetables
Seasonal fruits and vegetables actually add a really nice touch to a table. Tuck them in between your candles and greenery. From citrus, to pomegranates, pumpkins and so on. These all add colors, texture and interest to a table. You can see how I used some autumn fruits and vegetables with this diy pumpkin fall tablescape.
Vases, Pitchers And Glassware
Add more height and depth to your table by bringing in vases, pitchers and other glassware you may not be using. This is one of those easy ways to add layers to the table and you can pull from your own cabinet. Or you can head to a thrift shop and hunt for some treasures!
Chargers And Fun Plates
Forget buying a ton of new dinner plates. I like to stick to my white plates and instead add chargers and a colorful appetizer plate. And even if you don’t want to get appetizer plates, skip it and just get really fun napkin holders and name tags.
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