Here are five tips to help you set a dinner table that looks beautiful, welcoming, and just a touch Instagram-worthy:

1. Choose a Cohesive Theme or Colour Palette
Start by deciding on a mood " elegant, rustic, coastal, or festive. Pick a colour palette of two or three complementary shades and weave it through your tablecloth, napkins, flowers, and candles. Even simple white plates can look styled if the colours around them are intentional.

2. Layer Your Table Elements
Flat table settings can feel a little lifeless. Add depth by layering a charger plate beneath your dinner plate, folding napkins in interesting ways, and placing name cards or small favours on top. Textured placemats, linen runners, or woven baskets of bread also add visual interest.

3. Play with Heights and Shapes
Vary the heights of your centrepieces, candles, and serving dishes so the eye moves across the table. A mix of tall candlesticks, low tea lights, and a mid-height floral arrangement creates balance. Just keep centrepieces low enough for guests to see each other across the table.

4. Add Personal Touches
Little details make the setting feel special. Handwritten place cards, sprigs of rosemary on each napkin, or small bowls of olives and nuts at each seat invite guests to settle in and feel cared for.

5. Don't Forget the Lighting
The right lighting transforms the mood instantly. Soft, warm light from candles or dimmed overheads flatters everyone and everything on the table. If you're outdoors, string lights or lanterns create instant magic.

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