Perfect Host's Handbook: Cheerful, Summery Tables

Gathering around a table to have a good meal and spend a little time chatting with our companions is an activity that, despite its simplicity, brings us a lot. Family gatherings, barbecues with friends, picnics... In its many aspects, a meal is always a pleasant gathering. We propose something... why don't you go ahead and become the next one to organize one of them? But let's make it different. Let's opt for something that will amuse you and that all your guests and yourself will like: why not surprise with a table worthy of Pinterest?

The summer season opens up an immense range of ideas to set up a colorful, pleasant, beautiful table and something that we like a lot: irresistible for our social networks ;). And it's not that hard to achieve either! Next, we are going to give you some clues to achieve it. Whatever your budget, a little imagination, grace, and these tips can go a long way.

1. For beginners

Since we have set out to prepare a table in good condition, let's start by arranging the elements as not even a three Michelin star would do. Set the table as we would do daily, let's leave it for that, for our day to day. What do you have in mind? A meal?, a breakfast?, will it be formal?, informal? Think about what you prefer and check out this mini guide!

2. Our A, B, C

It's time to get down to work. What can you think of for your meal? That it is themed, outdoors, on a terrace? Whatever your idea, we proceed to give you some tips suitable for all of them.

Colors

As far as colors are concerned, the spring and summer season gives us many options. First of all, go for this season's colors and dare to go for fuchsia, yellow, blue, red and nude and pastel tones. How to combine them? Our recommendation is that you choose one and make it the protagonist. Combine it with wood, for greater warmth and naturalness, or with white and glass, to give it luminosity and purity.

 Bloomingville for the kitchen

Crockery and glassware

What is the option that never fails? White tableware with transparent glasses. White and glass generate visual relaxation and a freshness ideal for these seasons. If you want to go a step further and give a more fun touch, add color to your glassware. And if you're one of the daring ones, go for an eclectic style: dare to combine colours and shapes. 

Nordal for the kitchen

Table linen

Dressing the table is going to be a fundamental step. Tablecloths and napkins will allow you to harmonize or contrast the colors of your table and, without a doubt, give it character or a certain theme. Another option is to show off the table by opting for placemats, which are very easy to clean, with more possibilities to combine and practical to identify diners. And, for a more elegant table, a strip of fabric across the table in the center will give you a nice result. And, if you can't find your ideal tablecloth, why not buy a few meters of fabric and make it yourself?

3. Like a pro

Finally, it's time to give the final touch to our table. Keeping every last detail in mind is a nice way to tell your guests how glad you are to have them at home. Our advice for the summer season is to refuse surcharges. We are looking for freshness, light and warmth. Glass and glass work very well for this and we are sure to find jars or bottles at home that we can decorate and place in the center of the table. Choose flowers in the colors you have chosen, fruit, sea shells, sand, natural elements such as green leaves and distribute them. And don't forget the intimate atmosphere that candles can give to an evening dinner. Let your imagination run wild and let's eat!