1. WHETHER you are setting a table for everyday meal at home or for a special occasion, visualize a clear theme, with a feel, mood and color scheme, so that all the elements are tastefully put together.
2. Be creative when integrating your centerpiece and setting. Be resourceful and think out of the box. Use interesting stuff from your personal collection or unique foliage or blooms from your garden that hold up well. What is tasteful and effective need not be expensive or contrived. Go for an element of surprise and your strong personal touch.
3. Don’t be afraid to mix patterns and styles to create more interesting and memorable settings.
4. Remember to consider the elements of the room where you are setting the table so that it blends well with its environment.
5. Make sure your centerpiece is low enough to allow for easy and relaxed conversation.
6. Remember that your guests and what you serve are the stars of the evening. Your setting is just the enhancement, and your guests’ enjoyment and comfort are the priority. The quality of the food and drink should also be the highlight, while the setting is the stage you set to make them shine.
7. Remember that ample elbow room requires about 15 inches of space between place settings. If dishes are to be served in platters using “Russian service” with the dishes served to your guests on platters at the table, add even more space between guests, especially if your chairs are bulky.
8. Use the existing rule of thumb when laying out your tableware, but don’t be afraid to break rules when practicality and function are considered. More modern aesthetic styles also allow for new and nontraditional ways of arranging tableware. Ultimately, be correct but also be bold enough to be different.
9. Enjoy your setting and relax as your guests enjoy it, too!
Source : Philippine Daily Inquirer
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