Table setting implies the correct arrangement of dishes, cutlery and decoration. Its design directly depends on the target area, it can be an ordinary feast, a gala event or a business lunch. But some rules must be followed in any event.
Naturally, in order to arrange a real celebration, you need a large cozy room where you can accommodate all invited guests, and you should also take care of beautiful dishes, tablecloths, cutlery and various festive dishes... Near each plate there are knives, forks, spoons, glasses and glasses. As a rule, all devices are usually divided into individual and auxiliary ones. The latter are used to take food from common dishes, such as spoons, forks, tongs, scoops and more. Using auxiliary forks and spoons, put food from the common dish into a plate, while the spoon is in right handand the plug is on the left. Sauces and hot soups are placed with ladles very carefully, so as not to drip onto the tablecloth. If this does happen, you can, without attracting everyone's attention, blot the stained place with a napkin.
Traditional design implies a certain order of placing the dishes on the table. First, porcelain or earthenware products are placed, cutlery is laid, and then glasses, wine glasses, glass and crystal products.
A photo of the table setting is presented below:
Tissue and paper napkins are of great importance for decoration. Fabrics can harmoniously complement general design, they look sophisticated and elegant. According to etiquette, guests put them on their knees in order not to stain their clothes. Lips and hands are wiped with paper napkins during or after a meal.
Birthday table setting and a lot of photos
Name days are one of the most beloved holidays for both adults and children, so table setting for a birthday should be smart, original and even bright.
Tablecloths play an important role in the design. It can be monochromatic snow-white or, conversely, colorful. And the lace patterns on it will give the table a solemn look. In order to prevent the appearance of stains, an oilcloth is placed on top of the tablecloth.
Birthday table setting will not be complete without such tableware as wicker baskets for fruit, crystal vases for sweets and salads, porcelain plates and graceful glasses.
It is very important to think over the number of invited guests in advance, so that there are enough devices for everyone present in order to avoid embarrassing situations.
A vase of flowers is placed near the birthday person, but in such a way that it does not interfere and does not block the view. Fruit baskets are placed on both sides of the table, it is desirable that they are the same.
After that, several stands with bread and sandwiches are placed at the same distance from one another and drinks. As for the plates, there is a generally accepted rule - put them half a meter apart, and they should be one centimeter from the edge of the table. The use of motley cups and plates for a solemn occasion is considered bad form, therefore it is best to take dishes from the service, because they are only beautiful, but also the same.
It is arranged as follows: first, shallow plates are placed for the second, on them larger ones for the first courses, and on top the smallest ones, serving for snacks.
The arrangement of cutlery has its own peculiarities: a fork is placed on the left, and a spoon and a table knife on the right, and the spoon and fork should lie concave side up. Paper napkins are laid out on the left side. Glasses, wine glasses and glasses are arranged in descending order from left to right, starting with the largest container.
It is customary to start the holiday with cold dishes: salads, snacks, sandwiches, then hot and dessert are served. The hottest usually consists of the first and second. The hostess must check the presence of a spoon in each salad bowl so that it is convenient for guests to apply it.
For kids festive table served the same way as for adults, but now many parents prefer to use plastic dishes, in order to prevent possible injury and damage to expensive sets. In addition, today plastic glasses and plates delight with their bright and original appearance, which allows you to make the children's table elegant and colorful.
As you know, children have a big sweet tooth, so it is worth paying special attention sweets: cakes, cookies, sweets, ice cream, which should be served in beautiful bowls and other dessert. Fruit can be chopped up in unusual ways and spread out for serving.
Juices, compotes, fruit drinks, tea or coffee are suitable as drinks for children. And of course, a beautiful birthday cake will be the main attribute of the celebration.
DIY festive table setting
Each hostess, preparing for any festive event, tries to decorate the festive table as best as possible. But, before covering, it is worth thinking in what style it will be decorated.
First of all, the choice depends on the design and colors of the dishes and tablecloths, and it is much easier to choose a tablecloth under the dishes than dishes under the tablecloth. If in the home arsenal there is a set of delicate, exquisite crystal, a snow-white tablecloth and fabric starched, ideally white napkins will be perfectly combined with it. Bouquets of flowers in crystal vases will be a wonderful decoration. It is much easier to choose a cloth for porcelain dishes, because any combinations and accessories will look good on it.
The setting of the festive table will become more sophisticated if you add an additional zest to it in the form of colored or plain napkins folded into various figures. Most importantly, the tablecloth, dishes and napkins should be compatible with each other.
A plain tablecloth is very practical, on which you can place dishes of any color. To give a more solemn look, it is decorated with a silk ribbon. If there is an elegant coffee service on the table, a tablecloth and napkins with lace will be an excellent addition to it.
Paper napkins folded in a special way will help to complete the look. Due to the wide variety of these products, they can be easily matched to any event, be it a wedding, New Year, Valentine's Day and other holidays. Special holders, which are now included in the set of services, will help to fix the napkins.
Candles and candlesticks on the festive table create a special unique atmosphere in the room and decorate the event. These attributes will be appropriate for any celebration, the main thing is not to replace lighting with them, since the festive table should be well lit. The color of the candles must be chosen in a single colors with napkins or a tablecloth, dishes or glasses.
The New Year and Christmas table will convey the whole atmosphere of the holiday if you decorate it with white or red candles in candlesticks with fir branches. You can arrange them in a flower arrangement or between bouquets, or screw them to flower holders so that the candles rise above the bouquets. You can see how this table setting looks like here.
Table setting for the holiday can be complemented by all sorts of things and objects, for example, silk ribbons, which are selected to match the dishes. Patterns are made of them, or they are passed from bouquets to cutlery, thereby creating smooth lines and rings.
Various silver figurines are also not uncommon on the modern festive table. And, finally, flowers are an obligatory element of the table setting. Competently designed and arranged bouquets help to cheer up, create coziness in the room where the holiday takes place, and also add a touch of charm and charm to the table setting.
Home table setting
As a rule, home table setting falls on weekends, when the family has the opportunity to get together for dining table full complement. For such an occasion, prepare delicious food, beloved by family members, leisurely conversations are conducted, time at such a dinner passes very pleasantly and sincerely.
A well-laid, beautifully decorated table teaches children how to use cutlery correctly, promotes a good appetite, and gives pleasure to the household who is at it.
Table setting for breakfast
The aesthetic table setting for breakfast cheers you up for the whole day, but it also has its own peculiarities. The appetizer plates are placed first, and then the cups or glasses are placed on the saucers. The handle of the cup and the spoon on the saucer should be on the right for easy handling. Soft-boiled or bagged eggs are served in a special stand with a long leg, which is placed on a snack plate along with an egg spoon (for this it is better to use a plastic device, since a metal spoon will acquire bad smell). Porridge is poured into a deep plate, which is also placed on the diner. Hot drinks: tea, coffee, cocoa are poured into cups from a teapot or coffee pot, which are placed in the middle of the table or on the side, so that they can be easily reached. Baking and sandwiches are laid out on a wide dish, butter, a plate with honey, jam or jam are also placed on the table, a sugar bowl and a salt shaker are required.
A small set of several napkins and insulation for a teapot (coffee pot) will decorate the table and create coziness. This set should be made in the same style from the same material. The classic version considered a set of products in a cage that will fit any kitchen interior... It is very practical and inexpensive to use paper napkins, which are placed under the appliance or on a plate of bread. It is useful to involve older children in setting the home table, and gradually they will learn this interesting, simple duty.
Table setting for dinner
Table setting for dinner requires compliance with several rules. Usually, it is customary to serve hot and cold dishes for lunch, and dessert at the end of the meal. Such a serving will require several appliances (spoons and forks) to place food in individual plates from common dishes. Snack plates are served for each family member, along with a fork and knife. A snack knife is used for butter.
First courses (hot soups) are served in bouillon cups and deep bowls. Both are placed on the table in a special substitute plate in order to make it easier to clean these dishes and so that the table and tablecloth do not heat up. Tablespoons are served with broths and soups, and knives and forks for meat.
Second courses are placed in small, pre-served plates. If it is a fish dish, the table is served with a fork and a spatula knife, which separates the fish fillets from the bones. Cutlets, meatballs, zrazy, omelets, casseroles and similar dishes are cut into pieces with a fork. Dessert is served at the end of a meal, when all used dishes after the first and second are removed.
Table setting for dinner
Table setting for dinner is similar to dinner setting, with the only difference that there are no appliances for hot dishes. For the evening meal, a casserole, pancakes, pancakes, or a sweet pie are prepared.
Dessert plates are preliminarily placed on the table, dessert forks are laid out to the left of them, and dessert knives to the right. Cups for hot drinks are placed to the right of the plate, or closer to the center of the table.
A very useful acquisition for the kitchen will be a side table, which perfectly helps out the hostess while eating. Additional plates, cups, cutlery and other items that may be required for food are placed on it.
Table setting at home is painstaking, but at the same time pleasant and interesting activitywhich will bring a lot of fun and benefit to the whole family.
Of course, the beauty and originality of the design depend on the imagination and hard work of the hostess. In this matter, it is important to consider a lot: the choice of dishes and cutlery, the color of the tablecloth, napkins, as well as correct location all subjects and decorative elements... But besides this, there are generally accepted and for a long time established rules table setting, they must be taken into account when decorating it.
One of the main requirements is the presence of a perfectly clean and ironed tablecloth. Its ends should hang evenly on all sides of the table by about 30 cm, and the corners should cover its legs.
When arranging the dishes, you need to start with the plates, cleanly washed, wiped with a towel and polished to a shine with a napkin. Snack plates are placed opposite each chair and at a distance of about 2 cm from the edge of the table. The pie plate is placed to the left of the diner. Only the necessary appliances should be on the table, it should not be overloaded with unnecessary dishes, firstly, it spoils general form, and secondly, it creates certain inconveniences for guests.
In order to make it easier to sit in places a large number of guests, you can make cards in advance with the names of all those present and place them near the glasses.
The distance between the chairs should be approximately 50 cm, this will ensure a comfortable time at the table.
Despite all the seeming complexity at first glance, the table setting with your own hands will be successful if you put maximum effort and patience into this work, show your inventiveness and imagination as much as possible, and, of course, bring a piece of your soul into it. Then any event will be held "with a bang" and will be appreciated.
We all love to welcome guests. However, guests can be different: relatives, friends, with or without children, long-awaited or unexpected. And the reason for the meeting can be different - big holiday, family dinner, friendly gatherings, hen party, etc.
We bring to your attention a menu for guests for any occasion:
The products on the lists are designed for 6 people, but they can easily be counted for any other number of people.
Family guests menu
Most of the relatives represent the older generation. For them, a menu that includes the usual traditional dishes... The salad, familiar to everyone, delicious chicken, aromatic potatoes and charlotte beloved by many will delight you with its taste and allow you to feel a little nostalgic for the times gone by.
Snack:
Hot:
Garnish:
Dessert:
Action plan:
2 days before the meeting boil eggs and vegetables for salad.
On the eve of the meeting make a salad and put it in the refrigerator to soak. We bake chicken in a jar.
On the day of the meeting, in the morning we bake charlotte. For the arrival of the guests, we cook potatoes with spices, heat the chicken and set the table.
Grocery list:
Egg ─ 4 pcs.
Herring ─ 250 g
Chicken ─ 1 pc.
Potatoes ─ about 2 kg
Onion ─ 1 small onion
Carrots ─ 1 large
Beets ─ 1 large
Tomato ─ 3 pcs. (can be replaced with 1.5 tablespoons of tomato paste)
Parsley ─ 1 large bunch
Garlic ─ 3-4 cloves
Apple ─ 3 pcs.
Mayonnaise ─ 150 g
Sour cream ─ 100 g
Beer ─ 0.5 l
Vegetable oil ─ for frying
Flour ─ 120 g
Sugar ─ 120 g (for dough) + 1-3 tbsp. spoons (for filling)
Cinnamon ─ to taste
Salt ─ to taste
Ginger ─ 1.5 tbsp. spoons
Curry ─ 1.5 tsp
Black pepper ─ to taste
Hot pepper ─ 1.5 tsp
Cumin ─ 1.5 tsp
Coriander ─ 1.5 tsp
Bread
Beverages
Menu for a youth company
If young people are invited, then you can experiment a little - prepare unusual, maybe even exotic dishes. Our menu contains interesting combinations - chicken and grapes, meat and sweet sauce.
Snack:
Hot:
Garnish:
Dessert:
Action plan:
A few days before the meeting, or it is possible in a week, we make chocolate truffles. They are perfectly stored for quite a long time.
On the eve of the meeting we cook Chinese meat and bake chicken breast for salad.
On the day of the meeting, in the morning we soak the raisins for the salad. When it's ready, make a salad. Boil rice for a side dish, heat the meat, set the table and wait for the guests.
Grocery list:
Pork ─ 600g
Chicken breast (fried or baked) ─ 240 g
Egg ─ 1 pc.
Salad (mix) ─ 3 large handfuls
Red onion ─ 45 g
Bulgarian pepper ─ 2 small peppers
Grapes (seedless) ─ 240 g
Pineapple (canned) ─ 375 g
Rice ─ 2 cups
Raisins ─ 3 handfuls
Vegetable oil ─ 900 g
Butter ─ 50 g
Cream (33%) ─ 0.5 cups
Rum ─ 3 tbsp. spoons
Cognac ─ 30 ml
Dark chocolate (40-50% cocoa) ─ 200 g
Bitter chocolate (70-75% cocoa) ─ 100 g
Cocoa powder ─ 1/3 cup
Soy sauce ─ 1.5 tbsp spoons
Tarhun (leaves) ─ 3 tbsp. spoons
Grape vinegar ─ 4.5 tsp
Ketchup ─ 3 tbsp. spoons
Table vinegar ─ 2 tbsp. spoons
Sugar ─ about 50 g
Spices (e.g. Provence) ─ to taste
Salt ─ to taste
Ginger root ─ 1 piece (approx. 3 cm)
Cinnamon (ground) ─ 0.5 tsp
Starch ─ 1.5 tbsp. spoons
Chili pepper (ground) ─ ¼ tsp
Bread
Beverages
Menu for guests with children
In cases where guests plan to come with children, it is necessary to take care of the children's table. It also includes an appetizer, a main course with a side dish and a dessert, but the food requirements are much higher.
Snack:
Hot:
Garnish:
Dessert:
Action plan:
Besides children's table the table for adults will be set, so the preparation of children's meals should be optimized a little so as not to cook everything in one day, falling off your feet from fatigue. However, we keep in mind that food for children should be the freshest. Undoubtedly, this is true for adults as well, but this rule is especially important for baby food.
2 days before the meeting let's make ice cream. The mixture itself prepares quickly, but will harden for about 12 hours. Such ice cream can be stored in the freezer for about a week.
On the eve of the meeting in the evening we prepare the pate and hide in the refrigerator.
On the day of the meeting, we make hot dishes and a side dish. We put potatoes on the fire. While it is cooking, we make meatballs.
Grocery list:
Turkey ─ 600 g
Chicken liver ─ 450 g
Eggs ─ 4 pcs.
Milk ─ about 300 g
Sour milk ─ 0.5 l
Cream ─ 375 g
Carrots ─ 1 pc.
Onions ─ 3 onions
Parsley ─ 1 bunch
Spinach ─ 150 g
Garlic ─ 2 small cloves
Lemon ─ 1 pc.
Potatoes ─ 10 pcs.
Vegetable oil ─ 30 g
Butter ─ 200 g
Powdered sugar ─ 250 g
Nutmeg ─ 0.5 tsp
Salt ─ to taste
Pepper ─ to taste
Baton ─ 6 small pieces
Bread
Beverages
Menu for a festive feast
If the reason for the meeting was a big holiday or significant eventthen the menu should be special. An interesting appetizer, hearty and solemn hot, delicious cake will surely please your guests.
Snack:
Hot:
Garnish:
Dessert:
Action plan:
We begin to prepare for the big feast in advance.
5 days before the celebration you need to prepare the goose. Gut it and put it in the cold for several days to cool it down to the desired state.
2 days before the celebration bake cakes for the cake. These cakes can be kept cold for several days.
On the eve of the celebration marinate the goose and send it for a day in the cold. Boil shrimps and potatoes for salad. We make the cream and collect the cake. We put it in the refrigerator.
On the day of the celebration in the morning we cut the ingredients for the salad, collect the salad and send it to the cold so that it is thoroughly soaked (a couple of hours is enough). We stuff the goose and put it in the oven. Prepare a side dish with the bird.
Grocery list:
Goose ─ 1 pc.
Smoked salmon ─ 225 g
Eggs ─ 12 pcs.
Shrimps ─ 225 g
Avocado ─ 3 large pieces.
Tomato ─ 7 pcs.
Potatoes ─ 9 pcs.
Dill ─ 1.5 tsp
Parsley ─ for decoration
Lemon ─ 1 pc.
Lime ─ 3 pcs.
Pomegranate ─ 1 pc.
Apples ─ 5-7 pcs. (3-4 for stuffing and 2-3 for garnish)
Prunes ─ 150 g
Hazelnuts (ground unroasted) ─ ¾ cups
Mayonnaise ─ 3 tbsp. spoons
Ketchup ─ 3 tbsp. spoons
Apple juice ─ 3 l
Sour cream ─ 100 g
Honey ─ 50 g
Olive oil ─ 50 g
Butter ─ 680 g
Flour ─ ¼ glass
Chocolate ─ 250 g
Sugar ─ 735 g
Instant coffee ─ 2 tbsp. spoons
Salt ─ about 100 g
Coriander ─ 1 tbsp the spoon
A mixture of peppers ─ 1 tbsp. the spoon
Vanillin ─ 1 tsp
Bread
Beverages
Hen party menu
Our menu has been selected based on the fact that dishes that are quick to prepare and easy on the stomach are suitable for girls.
Snack:
Hot:
Garnish:
Dessert:
Action plan:
Bachelorette parties are interesting, when girls get together in a company to cook something tasty together, and then all together eat it under a bottle of light wine and a sincere conversation. I propose to conduct just such. In advance, you just need to buy food and drinks in the required amount.
Grocery list:
Squid ─ 1.5 kg
Feta ─ 400 g
Parmesan (grated) ─ 4 tbsp. spoons
Sour cream ─ 1 kg
Milk ─ 600 g
Cream (33%) ─ 450 ml
Rice ─ 2 cups
Olive oil ─ 100 g
Rusks (ground) ─ 2 tbsp. spoons
Baguette ─ for serving
Garlic ─ 16 cloves
Oregano (fresh) ─ 2 tbsp. spoons
Thyme (fresh) ─ 2 tbsp. spoons
Basil ─ 2 large handfuls
Dill ─ to taste
Parsley ─ to taste
Salt ─ to taste
Bitter chocolate ─ 300 g
Natural coffee (ground) ─ 45 g (6 tsp)
Cocoa powder ─ for decoration
Bread
Dessert:
Action plan:
You weren't expecting anyone, but the guests persistently ring the doorbell. In this case, it is useful to have some strategic reserve in the kitchen - puff pastry, ice cream briquette, etc.
While the guests take off their shoes, wash their hands and go into the room, quickly turn on the oven at 220 degrees, take out the puff pastry from the freezer and defrost it in the microwave using the “Defrost” mode. At this time, rub the cheese for crispy sticks. We twist the spirals from the pre-cut dough, sprinkle with cheese and sesame seeds and put in the oven for 10 minutes.
We use the baking time of the sticks to peel and cut the potatoes. We put it in a frying pan and send it to the stove. And now the appetizer is ready. While the spouse entertains the guests and treats them with cheese sticks, we quickly fry the fish in batter. The whole process takes 20 minutes. During this time, the potatoes are already ready. We set the table and invite friends. Enjoy your meal!
When everyone is full and chatted, offer an ice cream dessert that takes just a few minutes to prepare.
Grocery list:
Eggs ─ 2 pcs.
Fish fillet ─ 6 pcs.
Hard cheese (grated) ─ 1.5 tbsp. spoons
Ice cream ─ 600 g
Potatoes ─ about 2 kg
Lemon ─ 1 pc.
Kiwi ─ 6 pcs.
Sesame - 1.5 tbsp spoons
Seasoning "For fish" ─ to taste
Mint ─ for decoration
Puff pastry ─ 375 g (1.5 sheets)
Flour ─ 300 g
Vegetable oil ─ about 200 g
Soda ─ 2/3 tsp
Salt ─ to taste
Chocolate ─ 1 bar
Bread
Beverages
Take advantage of the offered menus and, no matter what the guests are - young or aged, planned or unexpected, they will definitely leave you satisfied and satisfied.
Table setting according to all existing rules is always a sign of attention from the owner of the house to his guests. Unfortunately, a properly laid table is not often found today, especially at home. Nevertheless, table setting is a real art, mastering which you bring beauty into your life. That is why it is so important to know the rules of table setting - in order to be able to create a festive atmosphere in your home every day for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and in holidays Surprise your guests with fancy decor, intricately rolled napkins and luxurious dishes.
Table setting sequence
The table should be served according to the following plan: tablecloth; dishes; cutlery; glasses, wine glasses, glasses; napkins; table decoration. For a start, table setting may seem like a really difficult science to someone, but after a while, when table setting according to the rules becomes a habit, it will seem to you that this is easy!
Table setting begins with spreading the tablecloths on the table. It would seem, what could be easier? He threw the tablecloth over the table - and it's done. In fact, there are certain rules in this regard.
Firstly, the tablecloth must be perfectly ironed and presentable. There is nothing good about covering the table with a crumpled tablecloth or oilcloth. The smoothed tablecloth, or rather its corners, should be lowered against the table legs, evenly covering them. There are also requirements for the descent of the tablecloth from all sides - at least 25 cm and, in no case, below the seat of the chair.
Such requirements were not introduced by chance, since too small a descent of the tablecloth on the table looks ugly, and too large it causes inconvenience to guests. Once you've covered the table with a tablecloth, it's time to start arranging the plates.
Types of plates
The purpose of most of the plates from the table above can be easily guessed by their name, however, there are also not entirely obvious dishes. The pie plate is used to serve croutons, pies or bread. The chill plate is used to serve various appetizers such as oysters, salads or stews. A serving plate, as you can easily guess from its shape, is used to serve several types of salads or side dishes at once. It is also used to serve fondue. Scrambled eggs are served in an egg plate, jam, preserves or honey are placed in the outlet, and the bowl is designed to serve fresh berries, jellies and fruit salads.
What kind of plates you put on the table on a festive or weekday evening depends on the number of dishes served. The serving for a two-course dinner has some plates, for a four-course dinner there are others.
Naturally, the plates on your table should be perfectly clean and dry. It is advisable to polish them to a shine before serving.
According to the rules, a snack plate (see table above) is located opposite each chair. Do not put it on the very edge of the table, it does not look very presentable! The pie plate is placed to the left of the diner, as you can see in the photo above.
If you set a table of several dishes, in this case you place small canteens under the snack plates, etc.
Types of cutlery
- 1,2,3,4,6,31 - spoons: coffee, tea, dessert, dining, for making coffee, for ice cream;
- 5, 7, 8, 9 - tongs: large pastry, asparagus, ice, small pastry;
- 10 - device for cutting cigars;
- 11, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 26 - forks: for lemon, lemon, cocotte, fish, dessert, dessert, snack bar, snack bar, table fork for main courses;
- 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 25 - knives: for second fish dishes, dessert, dessert, snack bar, snack bar, table knife for second courses;
- 24 - ladle;
- 27, 28, 29, 30 - scapula: confectionery, for pate, for fish, caviar;
After placing the plates, all necessary cutlery should be laid out immediately. Knives are placed to the right of the plates, forks to the left. A tablespoon is placed near the knife. For a multi-course gala dinner, lay out the cutlery as follows, starting to the right of the plate: table knife, fish knife and snack knife. You put a butter knife on the pie plate. In case the first courses are supposed to be served, a soup spoon is placed between the snack bar and the fish knives. If fish is not provided on the festive table, a tablespoon is placed instead of a fish spoon. To the left of the plates are the forks corresponding to the knives in the same order as the knives are laid out: canteen, fish, diner.
Also, you should not pile cutlery on top of one another, the distance between forks and spoons should be about 1 cm.
Table setting: glasses, wine glasses, glasses
On the right, behind the plates, we put glasses from largest to smallest. Depending on which drinks will be served on the table, glasses for water, white / red wine, champagne, a glass for juice, a glass for spirits and glasses are sequentially displayed. When placing glasses, you should hold them by the stem so as not to leave fingerprints on the glasses themselves.
Table setting: napkins
What is a festive table without napkins? Napkins are not only wonderful decoration table, but also very practical thing... Napkins are available in linen and paper. Cloth wipes are not intended for wiping hands or face; there are disposable paper wipes for this purpose. Cloth napkins good housewives they are usually nicely decorated so that guests can put them on their laps.
Table decor
Regardless of whether you have a festive dinner or a daily breakfast, a properly served table involves decorating it with flower arrangements, fruit vases, the same cloth napkins, dishes with bright vegetables etc.
A beautifully decorated table is a visiting card of the hostess. The first thing to consider when decorating a festive table is, of course, the theme, the purpose of the holiday. Festive table on children's party will be somewhat different than at an adult holiday; the decoration of the New Year's table will be different from the decoration Easter table etc.
How to decorate and decorate a table for a holiday?
Decor and table setting
For your holiday to become the best and most interesting, it is not enough just delicious and varied dishes. You still need to properly decorate the room, table, dishes, dishes, then dress up yourself ... And the most important thing is to convey the feeling of celebration to your guests. And therefore, when they come to visit you, they should see the best, most beautiful and uniquely decorated table. Is it possible, when decorating a table, to do without a snow-white tablecloth, without intricately folded napkins, name cards, menus, candles, etc.
❧ Each hostess will arrange a festive standing, trying to make it as good as possible. The main thing is not to overdo it: great amount various knickknacks on the table will only annoy.
Before setting the table, decide what style you want to do it in. The choice of style depends only on the availability of dishes and tablecloths of this style. And the dominant role belongs to the dishes, since it is easier to choose a tablecloth for the dishes than vice versa. For example, if you are the happy owner of a crystal service, then you should set the table with a “solemn” white starch tablecloth, starch napkins and beautiful refined bouquets in crystal vases. And if you have porcelain dishes, then you can fantasize endlessly with it, since you can choose tablecloths of any shape and color for it, as well as a variety of accessories.
Table setting. rules
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Interesting napkins, colored or snow-white, folded into original figures, will give the table a special solemnity. Therefore, when choosing accessories for a festive table, you must determine what color they will be: the same color as the tablecloth, or set off and complement it. The main thing is not to forget that the tablecloth and dishes should go well with each other. If you have not yet purchased a suitable tablecloth for your dining room or tea set, then take your time - it can be made from an ordinary plain canvas. Such a tablecloth will go well with any tableware, even a solid colored one. A bright "flower" set looks especially good on a plain tablecloth if the color of the tablecloth resonates with its drawing. If you wish, you can decorate a single-colored tablecloth with a silk ribbon. This will add originality to your table, especially if the color of the ribbon matches the color scheme of the service. But for a coffee service made with special elegance, a tablecloth and napkins decorated with simple lace are suitable. Also you can give new life old tablecloth, putting a beautiful tulle or transparent fabric with lurex on top.
Paper napkins decorated in a special way can add spice to your table. There are several interesting ways folding paper napkins. Now on sale there are a wide variety of napkins in various colors and with any pattern, so you can easily pick up napkins on the theme of the celebration. There are special holders for paper napkins, which usually come with large sets. If you found only white (or colored monochromatic) napkins, then you can arrange them as follows: for example, roll shapes out of them: rolls, triangles, "fans", etc. For napkins designed in this way, if there are no special holders , use a glass or crystal goblet.
Variants of using napkins in table setting
More complex options folding napkins ( step by step schemes folding napkins)
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Simple but no less original options using napkins.
In this case, napkin rings are used, as well as flowers (natural, artificial), ribbons, ribbons, snowflakes and other accessories.
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Candles and candlesticks in the setting of the festive table
Burning candles on your table will add a special, romantic touch to the atmosphere of the holiday and will decorate any event. By the way, do not replace full-fledged lighting with candles: the festive table should be well and brightly illuminated. When poor lighting your guests can get bored, and in this case the holiday will be ruined. .jpg)
The color of the candles must necessarily match the rest of the table accessories (in the same range with napkins, plates or wine glasses). White candles will add special solemnity to your holiday, and red candles in candlesticks decorated with fir branches will decorate a New Year's or Christmas table. At the same time, you can arrange candles in different ways: put them in a flower arrangement, or place them in candlesticks between bouquets, arrange candles in small groups, and also fasten with wire to flower holders so that the candles rise above the bouquets.
Or you can place candles in various candlesticks, which can be made of a wide variety of materials: metal, glass, porcelain, ceramics, wood, etc.
❧ At the same time, remember: the candlestick should be combined with the utensils: do not stand on a ceramic candlestick, served with crystal.
If you don't like the way the candlesticks look on your table, put the candles in low cups, where you can even pour water - this will look especially impressive. If you want to enhance this effect, then "serve" a deep tray filled with water to the table, on which a whole "sea" of candles can fit.
There are candlesticks of a wide variety of sizes and shapes. They also come in different heights. According to etiquette, it is customary to put long candles in low candlesticks, and low candles in high ones.
And in order for the candles to stand evenly in the candlestick, they must be burned from the ends or placed in hot water, and then, when the ends of the candles become soft, put in the socket of the candlestick or prick it with a metal needle.
You can also make a beautiful composition out of candles. For example, by fixing two, three or four candles in a clay bowl different sizes, water is poured into the container, and the space around the candles is decorated with various fresh or dried flowers - and in front of you is an original "floating" flower arrangement, which is revived by the fire of candles reflected in the water.
If you want to somehow decorate the table in a special way, place small candles in low candlesticks, as well as boutonnieres and name cards, which will fit well into the overall composition, near each guest's device.
Usually candles are lit before guests arrive and left to burn throughout the evening. However, you should not turn off the general light at the same time (this can be done only at the end of the evening in order to pacify the guests after a fun celebration).
And finally the owlt: in order for the candles to burn longer, they should be placed in the refrigerator for several hours before the holiday.
Variants of using candles in the decor of the festive table
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Decorating with imagination
A special holiday atmosphere will help to create additional elements table decoration, they will also give a topic for conversation and make the feast original. All sorts of things and objects can be used as such elements. For example, you can beautifully lay out large lettuce leaves on the table and sprinkle spices on them - this decoration method will refresh the table and eliminate the need to put salt shakers and pepper shakers. The coffee table can be decorated with scattered coffee beans and chocolates spread out on carved paper saucers. .jpg)
Silk ribbons look interesting, touching and cute on the table. They are selected depending on the color of the dishes or the flower arrangement. Taking into account the space on the table, the ends of the bands can be made freely falling or held together with wire. Ribbons can be run from bouquets to devices, creating intricate lines, rings, but they should not touch the water in vases with flowers.
At parties, the festive table can be decorated various figures made of silver: as a rule, these are figures in the form of birds, flowers, etc. Large figures are placed next to flower bouquets or along the edges of the table, small ones - near each device.