Setting the Scene for Restaurant-Quality Dinner Parties
The dinner table is where friends and family gather to make memories and share stories. There’s the good food, sure, but there’s also great company.
Great dinner parties don’t just happen by accident and hosts certainly have their work cut out for them. But if you’ve ever enjoyed a great evening sharing food, wine and conversation, you know it’s worth the effort.
Setting the stage for your perfect party can play a pivotal role in the success of the evening, but with these helpful tips you can be assured the table will rival that of top-quality restaurants.
Choosing Linens
The use of table linens, whether for formal or casual settings, can set the feel and tone of any gathering. It is not just the food you serve, but the table you set, that sets the tone of the evening and considerate use of table linens for your party will give the finishing touch.
Table linens include not only tablecloths but also napkins and placemats. They are also a relatively easy way to update your dining room decor. Changing your linens to match the season, event or decor will ensure a setting your guests will love.
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Casual or Formal
When planning a casual affair, consider choosing table linens made of 100% polyester material. These are typically the easiest to clean at home. Keep in mind; some linen requires particular treatment such as dry cleaning, so you may want to avoid these for your casual dining.
For formal occasions, cotton linen will provide a more luxurious, restaurant-standard “fine-dining” experience.
Setting the Scene
Symmetry is the key to great table design. Whether it’s achieved with precisely fanned napkins, or lining up your placemats, creating and repeating patterns is important.
Restaurants spend hours perfecting their dinner table appearance; assisted by an ever attractive line of hotel supplies that perfectly compliment the surrounding décor.
The secret to creating a professional table is to trial your layout beforehand to see how it will work, the last thing you need when hosting is to be trying to flambé your Cherries Jubilee and set a perfect table at the same time!
From the napkins to the linen, assemble your elements and play with them until you find a combination that works. When you’ve achieved the right balance, you’ll know it.
Enjoy
Creating a perfect party setting for every occasion can be easy when you have lots of textiles to work with. Good china may be in vogue, but table linen is fabulous when it comes to decorating your table. Finally, don’t forget to sit back and enjoy your perfectly planned party!
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