Tabletop Styling Inspiration For Spring

Spring is right around the corner, and with it comes a yearning to freshen up our homes and do a bit of celebrating – can you feel it? And oh my, as I have learned since moving to the east coast from California, never does this feeling arrive with more vigor than after a long, cold, and bleak winter! So let’s begin dreaming a bit about the backyard parties and fun get-togethers with friends and family to come. Ready?

Clockwise from top left: Debi Treloar, Martha Stewart, Selena Lake, Mark Lund

The first little set I put together focuses on pretty pinks and lilacs with plenty of white to ground the arrangement and a few hits of lemon or marigold for contrast. I adore the cushy white pillows and giant Moroccan lantern in the outdoor dining area top left, and the colorful tiles used as a runner on the table top right. I haven’t been very good about this in the past, but I think it is wise to choose a color palette you love for your tabletop and then always keep one eye out for new (or vintage!) bits to add to your collection.

Clockwise from top left: Sunday Suppers, decor8, Sunday Suppers again, Grace Bonney’s wedding via Martha Stewart

And the second set of inspiration images draws together rough natural materials like linen and burlap, simple flower arrangements in deep plums and lavender, and perhaps just a hint of luxury with real silver or pretty vintage china on the table. Something about blending the homespun with the elegant gets me every time! I think a look like this would be quite breathtaking at a spring brunch, and not too fussy to create, either!

What are your thoughts on setting the table? Do any of the images in this post inspire you to try something new?

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