There was once a time when a dining table centrepiece was traditional and fussy.
These days, the trend is toward the more relaxed and what can function and appeal for everyday meals and entertaining.
Looking for centrepiece ideas? Here are some top design tips.
- Do look for unique bowls and vessels to display your decor.
- Do look to create a grouping or vignette. A set of three items often works well.
- Do transition your decor. Experiment with rotating your decor depending on the season or occasion.
- Do consider reflective elements such as a mirrored element as a tray. Try using real or dried fruits as decor elements. They not only add colour, they’re relatively inexpensive.
- Don’t use elements that are thematic or trendy.
- Don’t be afraid to display a minimalist look.
- Don’t overlook elements such as size and scale, especially when it comes to height.
- Don’t blend too many different colours and textures so as to not overwhelm.
- Don’t ignore the power of greenery and florals. – Tribune News Service
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A vignette of orchids helps create an elegant and creative look. Photos: Handout/TNS
A tall arrangement with a mix of artificial florals and greenery is placed on top of a decorative tray.
A simple white bowl is filled with moss and succulents. Photo: Scott Gabriel Morris/TNS
An organic wood element serves as an alternative to florals.
A textured vessel helps create a rustic look.
A large, round vase filled with succulents creates a modern feel in a traditional space.
An oversized vessel conveys a modern, industrial vibe. Photo: Scott Gabriel Morris/TNS
