The decoration of the table depends on whether it is a formal or informal meal. You should always take into account the beauty of the set as well as the comfort of your guests. Don't complicate your life with elaborate arrangements ... simplicity and originality will be the best for a beautiful table and ... enjoy your dinner!
Formal meals must adhere to a series of basic rules for the presentation of the table, but even so, when decorating it, you can impose a touch of your personality. For a formal dinner, the indicated is the white tablecloth, with the cloth napkins. Introduce a note of color with a flower arrangement in the center of the table or several smaller ones scattered throughout.
Silver candlesticks are ideal, but they can also be made of fine crystal, harmonizing with the color of the flowers. Glasses for water and wines in soft tones, such as amber or light green, will also add a note of color. The placement of ashtrays on the table, every so often, is convenient, as there are always people who like to smoke after dinner.
If you are offering a casual dinner, you have a lot more flexibility when it comes to setting up the table. You can do without the tablecloth to completely cover the table and use the colored or patterned placemats, combining these with the napkins.
This type of food is more inviting for diners to get closer together and lighting with candles will give an atmosphere of cozy intimacy. Modern dinnerware comes in bright enamel tones that you can blend across the table or add a stand of each color. Here you should also choose some flowers for a centerpiece arrangement or small baskets of dried flowers for each seat. For bread and fruits, baskets. The glasses are not essential in a casual dinner, but they are so beautiful that they should be used preferably.
If you have decided to serve a large meal, but the dining room in your home is not large enough to accommodate them properly, then a "buffet" is essential. It is generally presented on a long table, where different trays are placed with meat, poultry, fruits, salads and or cheeses, as well as rolls, cookies and all kinds of special dishes, typical of this style.
Here it is convenient to place the plates in piles at the beginning of the table, where the guests will go to help themselves from the different trays; cutlery and napkins will follow. The serving cutlery will be placed on each tray, although it is convenient to have some extras in case someone needs them.
The way of arranging the different foods on the trays should be used to serve as an ornament on the table. Garnish them with lemon wedges, parsley sprigs, lettuce leaves ... All of this will help add color and joy to your table.
If you have arranged small tables on the terrace for your guests to settle down to enjoy the "buffet", do not forget to place jars with flowers or some small plant on each of the tables. Use colored tablecloths or woven fiber placemats. Previously place wine jugs and glasses on each table.
Outdoor lunches are becoming increasingly popular. Not only do they avoid the series of
complications of the more elaborate meals inside the house, but they also provide a more natural and carefree environment, so necessary to those who spend all week inside four walls in their work.
Here you have unlimited improvisation possibilities. Use a plastic tablecloth. do not complicate life having to wash a cloth afterwards. Paper napkins and disposable cups make things a lot easier. You can place small individual baskets in each position that, covered with aluminum foil, will serve perfectly to serve the type of food typical of these occasions.
Place a large fruit basket in the center to serve as an ornament, at the once it will be a very healthy and fresh accompaniment to that picnic lunch. From section to section of the table, place small bowls with French fries, seeds, nuts, and don't forget small containers with sauces, mustard, dressings and other accompaniments.
This is all talking when you have guests .. but don't forget every day, when serving meals for yourself and your family, also decorate your table. A small flower arrangement on the breakfast table will brighten the day of your husband, her children and, most importantly, yours.
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