The Summer Hosting Edit - 5 ways to create an effortless table this season

There’s something truly special about dining outdoors. No reservations, no waiting for a table, just a sun-soaked corner of the garden, a simple spread of food, and the people you love most gathered around. Outdoor dining has always been a timeless ritual in our family, and with the arrival of warmer days around the corner it becomes a celebration of easy living, good food, and meaningful moments shared around the table.

Here are our five simple tips for creating an effortless summer table...

1. Start with natural textures and colours. Begin your table with grounding materials like linen placemats, soft napkins, or woven chargers. These natural textures instantly create warmth and bring a relaxed, lived-in feel that works perfectly for outdoor entertaining and summer hosting. Chargers are also great as they help protect expensive linens from drips and spills. 

Shop: Taupe Rattan Charger Platers

2. Keep your colour palette simple yet contemporary. Choose a restrained palette of soft neutrals, warm earth tones, or gentle seasonal hues with beautiful napkins to add that special touch. A great tip is to ensure you are always using napkins which are machine washable, one less thing to worry about when tidying up after everyone has left. 

Shop: Contemporary Green & Turquoise Napkins

3. Use tonal florals instead of mixing too many bold colours together. Rather than filling the table with contrasting bright blooms, try opting for tonal arrangements in a single colour family. Soft whites, muted greens, or blush tones create a more refined and natural look, perfect for summer garden party styling and relaxed entertaining. This dusky green tablecloth helps you achieve a simple but elegant aesthetic and is made from gorgeous heavy cotton so that it drapes the table beautifully.

Shop: Dusky Green Floral Block Printed Tablecloth 

4. Layer your table generously. Think in layers, placemats, dinner plates, side plates, and napkins and always make sure you have enough gorgeous glassware. Building height and texture through layering creates depth and visual interest. These green Dot Glasses are a wonderful way to add colour and texture to your table whilst helping make sure all your guests are always hydrated. 

Shop: Green Dot Glasses - Set of 2

Shop: Handmade Glass Bubble Candlesticks

5. Add candlelight, even in daylight. Candles aren’t just for evenings. Scattered votives or taper candles bring softness and atmosphere to daytime gatherings too. Flickering candlelight adds warmth and intimacy, enhancing even the simplest outdoor lunch or picnic-style gathering. Our candlesticks are handmade by a small family team in Egypt, so they also make for a great conversion. 

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