How to Create a Spring Tablescape
This post is sponsored by Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart. All opinions are my own.
It’s spring! And we’re fully vaccinated so let’s create a spring tablescape and have a dinner party. I was going to set this up outside on the deck but the wind has been wild here lately. So indoors it was.
Choose the Style
My friends at Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart asked me to create a design that was a representation of my personal style. I think I did a fairly good job of that with this tablescape. I’d describe my style as classic, bright, and clean.
Pick Your Color Palette
When planning out your tablescape, start thinking of the color palette first. For this spring tablescape, I went with colors I use in my home decor– blue, green, white, pink, brown, and touches of gold.
Layers, Layers, Layers
Everything looks better with layers– clothes, decor, and most haircuts. I like to use kraft paper as my base when I’m doing a center tablescape and no table cloth. It’s a very inexpensive table runner option. One roll costs around $4 and you get multiple uses out of it.
To add some color, I layered a folded, full flat bedsheet on top of the kraft paper. Yes, a bedsheet. Because who says you can’t use a bedsheet on a table?
Next, add your floral arrangements and candles. Remember to keep things low so people can see one another. No one wants to be bobbing and weaving around a bunch of flowers to carry on a conversation.
And because a tablescape tends to look bare with just floral arrangements and lanterns on top, I suggest adding a layer of greenery. Eucalyptus is great for this because a little goes a long way.
Flowers & Candles
Flowers and candles are an easy and inexpensive way to dress a table. And remember when I mentioned height? Be mindful of that when planing out your florals. My floral arrangements are in old-fashioned drinking glasses to keep them low to the table. Yes, you can use drinking glasses as vases. There’s no rule saying you have to use only vases for flowers. If it can hold water, it can be a vase.
For these arrangements, I used white hydrangea, light pink alstroemeria, hypericum berries, and some greenery. I would have included some light pink spray roses but there’s a flower shortage right now.
To add a little shine to the table, use some gold trimmed lanterns. And you can use regular candles, but lately I’ve been enjoying these flameless LED motion flame candles. I like how I don’t have to worry about the kids like I do when I have a traditional candle burning.
Coordinating, Not Matchy-Matchy
I like when things speak to each other, not when everything matches. For example, when choosing flatware for this tablescape, I went with matte gold forks and knives to speak to the gold trimmed lanterns. Gold flatware is a current home design trend I’m loving. I like the option of having different colors and finishes of flatware. Yeah, silver is great, but it’s fun to mix things up.
Place Settings
Your place settings should match the vibe of the table. Since this tablescape was a fairly simple design, I used round porcelain dinner plates and bowls. The white plate, napkin, and bowl keeps the attention on the centerpiece. But the textured edges give a little visual interest. I tucked the napkin under the bowl to keep everything nice and neat.
Have Fun with It
I know that’s corny to say, but seriously, have some fun putting together your table. If it’s stressing you out, make it simpler.
This post is sponsored by Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart. All opinions are my own.
Beautiful table!!!
Gorgeous!! Those gold rimmed lanterns are going in my cart shortly!
Love your gold flatware!
I love how you broke everything down! This looks so beautiful!
❤️ the layering with the floral. Beautiful.
Love the candles in the gold trimmed lanterns. Would have never thought to do that!
So beautiful!
So so beautiful and classic!
Sweet simplicity. I own one of those gold lanterns. have had it for years. So versatile. And now I *need* golden flatware.
I love how fresh and clean it all looks. Such a beautiful table setting for a small dinner party.
Love this so much!!
Beautiful! And I love the tip about the bed sheet, such a smart idea!
I love a good tablescape! Fingers crossed for good summer weather to come soon so we can take these parties outdoors (and finally by choice and not necessity!)
This looks so nice. Great work Chelsea!!
Love how simple and sweet it looks!
Beautiful! Currently drooling over the matte gold flatware.
Beautiful!! Love the flatware and eucalyptus.
I NEED those lanterns!!! Looks so gorgeous Chelsea!
Gorgeous! I love the gold lanterns and gold flatware!
That table looks amazing. I would love to come over for a meal. Going to grab some of your tips for when I can have some people over for a meal (still in lockdown in Canada)
This is so pretty! I love the idea of using a bedsheet as a table cloth, I may or may not buy some snazzy sheets specifically for that purpose! 😂
Love this! Genius idea with the bedsheet and kraft paper! And that eucalyptus is just perfect.
Love it! Also lol at “most haircuts”! 😁
This is so incredibly gorgeous. And using a bedsheet?!?! Like who else would have thought of that?! Love all your content – it’s such an inspiration!
I never would have thought of a bed sheet for a runner! Genius! The whole set up is beautiful.
Lovely!
I love the eucalyptus addition. Makes such an impact!
Absolutely GORGEOUS!
I love the classic simplicity and how doable it is!
gorgeous. can’t even decide what is my favorite!
Looks great! I’ve never thought about folding a flat sheet. Such a great idea!
Lovely! And I totally dig the kraft paper and let’s be honest, the bedsheet? Genius!
Beautiful!!
You’re a design genius! The bedsheet, the craft paper, the beautiful plates! I have been drooling over gold flatware since I saw a rose gold set of Kate Spade flatware when I was setting up my wedding registry 6 years ago. I never put it on my list but I always thought I should have.
Beautiful tablescape! I love how you mix in non-traditional items, like a bedsheet and kraft paper.
Kraft paper is my favorite! I love the idea of a using a bed sheet. Simple, beautiful, and so classy. Great work, Chelsea!
Absolutely gorgeous!! I love your style so much.
So fresh & pretty!
Love this! Thanks for sharing. I’m hosting a baby shower in a few weeks and will be getting those lanterns and candles!! ❤️
Boop!
A bedsheet as a tablecloth… brilliant!! I have one of the gold lanterns but now I def need more!
Good thing I hung into my brass flatware from Pottery Barn from the 90’s. Love the tablescape. Thank you for the great ideas!
Really beautiful! Love the gold forks and knives as well.
Willpower be gone. Gone shopping LOL
Just beautiful! I love how airy and inviting it is. Those lanterns and the floral centerpieces are my favorites.
DYING. Chelsea this is gorgeous!!!! You always have the best ideas!
Beautiful! Thanks for the tips!
So good! The eucalyptus on the table as so much. I Love all the florals you used! A+
Love this! So approachable and so beautiful!!
The Kraft paper is such a good idea! Looks lovely!
So beautiful!
So pretty! And yes fresh and clean. Love the sheet idea! Off to check out the greenery and lanterns 👀
Beautiful!!
Fantastic! Thanks for all the tips and tricks!
This is very pretty! We are doing candles and flowers for my daughters wedding in September and I love the eucalyptus! May have to incorporate some of that. Love the layers advice!
A beautiful tablescape!
Gorgeous!!! I have a small painting/brunch party coming this just gave me some tips
Beautiful!
Love love the gold flatware and lanterns!
So, so pretty!!
Greenery, especially eucalyptus, always adds such a glamorous AND natural finish to flowers. This tablescape is STUNNING!
Very beautiful
This is great!!! Makes it so accessible.
I love the colors of this tablescape! So fresh for spring!
Your table is so lovely. Looks so fresh and spring like. I would enjoy sitting down for a meal at that table.