As your home gets warmer, it can be so tough to get rid of everything that keeps you snuggly and warm, but exciting as warmer times are ahead. Here are some essential spring tableware tips to refresh your home. A table can really be the centrepiece of the home, where everyone congregates. Keeping it relevant to the seasons can do wonders in matching the inside of your home with the outside. So let’s get into it!
Spring Tableware Tips
Table Runners
These can be a great way to change things up for the season. For spring, think of light bright colours to add light to your table and maybe a pop of yellow to get you in the mood for spring.
Potpourri
Not only does this give a sophisticated look to your table, but it can also give off a lovely scent. For spring, opt for lighter colours and scents – white potpourri and vanilla scented for example.
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Flowers
Daffodils, sunflowers, you name it. Flowers are the best tableware item that tells everyone what season it is. Not only will bright flowers aim to brighten your home and mood, but can also prep your mind ahead of Easter.
Candles
Perfect for every season, candles are a great centrepiece for every table. Opt for pillar candles and candlesticks, layered at different angles for an artsy look. The best thing is that when unlit, decorative candles can be brought out year after year.
Lighting
Play with lighting to find different feels of your table. Opt for tealights in holders, or fairy lights, the choice is yours. Adding light can add so much warmth to a table, making guests feel at ease and at home. They are also a cheaper alternative to keeping the lights on!
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Different Plates
I don’t know about you, but there is something so professional about having different plates for the season. for spring, try lighter plates, and when it comes to Easter – try novelty plates and something different. At the end of the day, it is your table to do what you want, so why not have some fun?
Napkin Rings
Play up on the spring theme and try and find some rabbit napkin rings to intertwine the season on your table. Such a simple way to theme your table.
Cushions
I love having cushions on my dining chairs, as long chats on them can make your back a little worse for wear. For this tip, you don’t need to change your cushions, just your covers. Make them lighter to help bounce off the light and coordinate with your tablecloth. Soft furnishings can still be used in the warmer months, just less of it.
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Seat Covers
On that note, seat covers can add the well-needed cushioning on the bottom. Different colours for the seasons can tie up the whole look and ensure that everything looks very well planned out.
Easter
To hit the season properly, don’t forget about Easter! Whether you are religious or not, Easter is a great way to get the kids involved and have a little bit of fun with your table.
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Handpainted Crockery
Leading on from kids, you could experiment with a plate painting kit. These are a great way to spend an hour, and add a little memento to your spring table. Having something on the table that was hand-crafted is a great way to make everyone feel invested in the project.
Ribbon
This is one of the easiest ways to decorate your table for spring. Different pastel strips of ribbon can really tie in the Easter/spring theme and would be lovely matched with some sunflowers or daffodils.
Bunnies
What is easter without the bunnies? bunny porcelain items can be used year after year, as well as bunny-themed crockery. You can mention it as much or as little as you like, and that’s the joy of laying a table.
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Basket Centrepiece
Candles are a very generic table centrepiece, but what are your thoughts on using a basket? Wicker baskets are a key part of easter, so why not make it the centre focus of your table, with candles, lights and flowers around it?
Twig Tree
Trees are not just for Christmas! They really can be used all year round. Instead of baubles, have a look at investing in some egg decorations to add to your seasonal table. Again, this is a great way of getting the kids involved, and something you can use year after year.
Bunting
It’s a party in the street season, so why not opt for some bunting wrapped around your dining room lights or around your table? This can be a really fun way to lighten up the table, and definitely something different!
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Eggs Eggs Eggs
If mentioning easter, you need eggs! get to hand-painting some, or fake eggs if you don’t want the risk of cracking. Lay them out on the table, add them on the table as favours or add them to a centrepiece, the choice is yours!
Vase
With nice flowers comes a nice vase. Make this part of your centrepiece for a classy elegant theme.
Watering Can
For a more quirky route, place your plants in a watering can. Playing on the nature-filled theme of spring, a watering can is a great, fun way to emulate that.
Footprints on the Tablecloth
Mini paws – another one for the kids or pets! Create a tablecloth with muddy paws or handprints to bring the outdoors indoors. A really personal way to lay your table.
Table Wreath
Wreaths are not just for the door! Create a spring wreath with seasonal plants, eggs and ribbons for the centre of your table.
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Fake Grass
What better way to make the spring theme real than by adding grass to your table? This is such a fun way to decorate your table as well as an instant guest pleaser.
Plant Pot Favours
Why not get your guests a little something to remember their visit? A plant pot favour is ideal for reminding everyone that it’s spring while looking awesome on your table!
Gonks & Gnomes
Who doesn’t love a gonk? Add some personality to your table with gonks and gnomes to add a simile to guests’ faces.
Easter Crackers
A super practical way to break the ice and get everyone talking. Make them at home or order them online, Easter crackers are a must!
Herbs
This is one of my favourite spring tableware tips. To add some homeliness and calming thoughts to your table, you could add a spring of lavender to everyone’s napkin. not only does it smell lovely, but it is really calming and will make everyone feel more relaxed.
Fragrances
Not only for your table, but your home could also benefit from a shift in scents. For winter, I always have apple and cinnamon, switching to lemon in the spring. This simple adjustment can be so great for helping your mind adjust to the seasonality shift.
And there we have it, who’s ready for spring? I hope these spring tableware tips have got the creative juices flowing! Honestly, the choice and creative freedom are yours when it comes to decorating your table, but there is no harm in experimenting and having fun!
