“The heart that gives thanks is a happy one, for we cannot feel thankful and unhappy at the same time.” Douglas Wood
In a couple of weeks, Thanksgiving will be upon us. Have you thought about the big day and how you will decorate your dining room table to wow your family and guests? If not, read on to find out how you can set an opulent table effortlessly with a few inspirational photos from Good Housekeeping.
In order to create an opulent table setting first decide what kind of theme you are going for and how many people will be seated at the dinner table. This is to ensure that the theme displayed on your table matches the overall theme of your already decorated home. Everything must flow together including the place settings and centerpieces. If your home is decorated in the popular farmhouse style stick with that theme on the dinner table. For a unique look, you can also incorporate another decor style with the style you've chosen just keep it to a minimum and make sure it blends well.
Bring your own unique touch to your table setting by using printable placeholders, homemade dinner napkins, and napkin holders. To save money on flowers, cut floral branches from your backyard to fill vases, or buy inexpensive artificial/dried flowers that look like the real thing. You can skip flowers altogether if you choose to and instead use what you have on hand like pumpkins, greenery or autumn fruits.
A tablecloth placed on your dinner table will surely provide an air of sophistication and it is also a practical idea. Glassware and silverware should be pristine and placed correctly on the table (refer to Goodhousekeeping for tips on how to set a table the right way).
Lastly, make sure to leave enough room on the table for the food that you prepared and that the centerpieces are not too tall so that they obstruct your guests' view. Below are a few examples to get you started in the right direction:
These opulent table settings above are timeless, complement any style of decor and are truly inspiring.
