#SweetHalf ... 5 tips for an elegant and attention-grabbing table
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Families are waiting for the blessed month of Ramadan with longing to gather at Iftar tables with loved ones, which makes the elegant table the best expression of hospitality and warm welcome, and a testament to unique and unforgettable memories accompanied by friends and family.
An elegant table arrangement is no less important than the delicious food that will be served.
And since all tables include crockery, glassware, dinnerware, silver utensils, and linen sheets, elegance is evident in the little details that need attention.
It is often preferred to have a general idea of preparing the table, which is coordinated with the room's décor. Here, Kate Enston, interior designer from Blush International, provides some tips for coordinating the table:
the general idea
Always make sure to coordinate the table according to a specific idea and specific color options.
When setting up a luxurious table, for example, I tend to choose different shades of the same color with metallic pieces such as gold, silver and bouquets of white flowers.
The flowers should either be low in height or have tall, narrow stems so that guests can see each other.
Lighting
It is necessary to use candles on the table, because they give a distinctive effect when the lights reflect on the metal surfaces and their shades dance on the table.
Premium details
Clean white napkins give the table an uncluttered and neat look, and tissue rings and seating card holders give way to creativity in choosing them.
When arranging a luxurious table, I choose polished antique silver rings for napkins, and I prefer handwritten seating cards with a black ballpoint pen.
Flowers
I like decorating the table with seasonal flowers or even potted herbs, and I don't prefer using one color, but rather a range of pastel colors.
When arranging outdoor tables, let my imagination run wild, mixing colors and different styles of china and glassware and colorful napkins.
If the table is near the beach, for example, shells can be used as holders for sitting cards, using knotted ribbons as napkin rings, or placing small candles at sunset to add a magical atmosphere to the table.
The open air
I prefer to eat in the open air when the weather is nice in the evening and enjoy a relaxing and spontaneous experience, so I make sure to arrange a distinctive, colorful table that mimics the spacious atmosphere, far from the restriction of the interiors in the house.
There is no doubt that the effort that you will spend in arranging the table will enrich the family atmosphere, and put smiles and signs of gratitude on the faces of loved ones.
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