If you are planning dinner and want to dress your table to impress, you can make magic happen with your place settings. It’s all about paying attention to the season, color combinations, and a few extra touches to really make your table pop. You will feel like you have the talents of Martha Stewart when you learn a few simple tricks that will ensure that your table is the center of attention when guests come to call.

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Make It Eye-Catching

If you want your table to turn heads when everyone is sitting down to dinner, try a combination that will dazzle in its simplicity. Try sticking with one color for your china and table cloth, like a snowy white. Dress it up with silverware that is golden. You can find it in party supply stores or online. You don’t have to actually break the bank to buy a 24-karat spoon. Place a vase in the middle of your table filled with flowers that match your color theme. You will create a classic look that is unforgettable.

Pay Attention to the Way You Arrange Your China

You can create a pretty picture at your table when you stack up your dishware. Begin with the dinner plate at the bottom. Your salad plate should be set in the middle. Top it off with your bowl. It will look neat and create a sort of symmetry. Add a colorful placement or charger that will wow you company.

Experiment with Your Silverware

You can dress up your table when you give your silverware some extra attention. Try wrapping it in a napkin and tying ribbon around it add a splash of color. Fold your napkin in an artful way and place your silverware inside it. If you only have one plate at each setting, place a napkin on your plate in the shape of a diamond and lay your silverware on top.

Update Your Furniture
While a spectacular place setting can make your table look new, it won’t be quite the same as buying a whole new table. Buying new furniture from a company like Feathers Fine Custom Furnishings or someone similar will give your dinner an unforgettable touch.

Think of your table as a canvas and you are the artist. You can pull out all the stops to make an elegant table that includes runners, flowers, petals strewn across the surface, and cloth napkins. Candles and other decorative trinkets add a nice touch. If it is a special occasion, use it as the theme to design your table settings. With a few simple additions, you can turn your everyday table into a masterpiece that will have your guests talking as they enjoy your meal.

Kara Masterson is a freelance writer from West Jordan, Utah. She graduated from the University of Utah and can be found on Facebook and Twitter.

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