Dining table styling

A home shows a bare table more clearly than a hall, because guests sit close and notice every detail. The table is what shows most in photos of home occasions. If you want the space to look as good as the gathering itself, styling makes a visible difference.

Dining table styling covers plate placement, cups, the centrepiece, candle holders and linens. Tell us exactly what you need in your message, and we go through each element before the occasion so we agree on what makes your table complete.

Yes. A long table can carry an extended arrangement along its centre axis or a series of elements spaced along it, while a round table takes one centrepiece visible from all sides. Tell us the shape and rough size of your table and we suggest what suits it.

The issue is usually not the candle holder but where it stands. If it is centred on a wide table, away from the seat edges, it is much less of a concern. Tell us there will be children at the table and share the table shape, and we place the centrepiece and holders to suit that.

Start from a dominant colour in the room, the walls, curtains or floor, then pick a main linen colour that works alongside it rather than matching it exactly. The centrepiece and candle holders then tie the table to the room. Send us a photo of the space and we talk through the colours before the occasion.