Summer’s lively hues call for colorful place settings in every shade of the rainbow. When entertaining this season, let your creativity run wild with the carefree spirit of these blissful months. From bold and bright to the softer side of the spectrum, these eight tabletop displays are sure to inspire your own prismatic schemes.
Garden Glory
Versace’s Butterfly Garden dinnerware by Rosenthal captures the splendor of nature this time of year. Accentuate the artful pattern with a woven place mat trimmed in stylized flowers and a single tulip tucked into a ribbon-adorned napkin.
Pretty in Pink
Watermelon hues cast a rosy glow over this perky milieu. The flirty ruffled edge of a straw place mat by Joanna Buchanan frames a duo of Vietri and Wedgwood dishes for a chic summertime look.
Southwestern Flair
Bring the fun of a fiesta to your dining room with a layered setup of mismatched blue-and-white pieces capped by a petite potted succulent. The harvest-inspired tablecloth grounds the scheme, while wood-handled flatware furthers the natural charm.
Alfresco Cheer
A blue gingham tablecloth anchors this arrangement of florals and finery. Green-and-gold chargers uphold a pair of plates, each graced with painterly designs. Fuss-free water goblets and wineglasses allow the colorful place settings to shine.
Simply Sunny
Against a sky blue backdrop, yellow blooms dance on a salad dish that nods to sunny days. Bamboo flatware and a matching napkin ring coalesce with a chic woven place mat, as a single fresh bud lends brightness to the arrangement.
Air of the Tropics
Channel a tropical paradise at home with plenty of verdant details. A softly patterned linen sets the stage for dinner plates and flatware featuring bamboo motifs, complemented by place mats that evoke the art of caning.
Pastels & Posies
Set like a jewel gleaming in the sunshine, this outdoor table welcomes friends for a posh picnic. Complementary floral plates shine atop textured blush chargers, while citrus linens by Fenwick Fields accentuate the spectacular scene.
Radiant Abundance
Punchy peach and orange notes enliven this tableau of crisp white and blues. The Perlée dinner plate and Aegan charger from L’Objet make for a pleasant and versatile jumping-off point, and a custom menu by Camilla Moss is a lovely finishing touch.
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