20 Incredible Table Setting Ideas to Inspire Your Next Dinner Party

Creating an 'Instagrammable' tablescape is easier said than done. There's a certain art to it that can be difficult to master. 

However, once you've perfected the skills, it's actually incredibly simple to throw together if you have a chic tablecloth, placemats, perfectly folded napkins, and a few other table accessories. 

But with so many color schemes to choose from, how do you know which one is perfect for you?

Here, we've rounded up 20 of the most popular table settings on our Instagram feed to help make that decision easier for you. Be inspired and you can start sending out those dinner party invites.

You can shop all the below looks with our Spreads. by Bed Threads Tableware collection here or our Table Accessories collection here.

20 Most Popular Table Setting Ideas on Instagram

1. 

The ultimate al fresco set-up - home cook Jessica Nguyen's vegetarian fried rice paired with our White Tablecloth, Rust Placemats, and Terracotta Napkins. 

Shop this look with our White Tablecloth, Rust Placemats, and Terracotta Napkins

2.

Make your dining table feel like a fancy restaurant.

Shop this look with our White Tablecloth, and Terracotta & Rust Scalloped Placemats and Napkins.

3.

Pair our Mineral Tablecloth with blue cheese, honeyed brie and artisan crackers, and you've got yourself a Pinterest-worthy grazing spread. 

Shop this look with our Mineral Tablecloth and Sage Placemats. 

 

4.

Did you know the '80s wave is the biggest interior trend of 2021? Yep, hop on board this trend with our Scalloped tableware.

Shop this look with our Terracotta Tablecloth, and Pink Clay & Turmeric Scalloped Placemats and Napkins.

 

5.

A White Tablecloth will be your best investment. Enough said.

Shop this look with our White Tablecloth.

 

6.

Create your own fairytale table setting with this combo.

Shop this look with our Lavender Tablecloth, Olive Placemats, and Sage Napkins.

 

7.

Hosting a breakfast? Pair your delicious breakie pastries and fruits with equally as bright-colored linens. 

Shop this look with our Turmeric Tablecloth, Terracotta Placemats, and Pink Clay Napkins.

 

8.

For the beautifully sweet extroverts out there, this has to be the tablescape for you.

Shop this look with our Pink Clay Tablecloth, Lavender Napkins, and Terracotta & Rust Scalloped Placemats.

 

9.

Impress your date at your next dinner by whipping out your table setting skills. 

Shop this look with our Sage Tablecloth, and Lavender & Petrol Scalloped Placemats and Napkins.

 

10.

Pastel-hued tableware and bright florals are the perfect accompaniments to the ultimate breakfast spread. 

Shop this look with our Oatmeal Tablecloth, Terracotta Placemats, and Pink Clay Napkins

 

11.

You can stick to a minimal base and bring your DIY twisted candles into the mix for a pop of color.

Shop this look with our Sage Tablecloth. 

 

12.

Drape your outdoor table in an earthy and elevated Pink Clay Tablecloth, add some florals and pasta, and you've got yourself a dreamy Mediterranean-inspired meal your guests will never forget. 

Shop this look with our Pink Clay Tablecloth and Napkins

 

13.

If you don't have enough time to source florals and all the other extravagant table accessories, opt for a punchy colored tablecloth like one in Turmeric.

Shop this look with our Turmeric Tablecloth, Lavender Placemats, and White Napkins. 

 

14.

If you're obsessed with plants and garden parties, table linens in green hues will become your most loved decor items. 

Shop this look with our Olive Tablecloth and Sage Napkins.

 

15.

Injecting fun into your table setting can be done with our Scalloped Placemats and Napkins. 

Shop this look with our Petrol Tablecloth, and White & Mineral Scalloped Placemats and Napkins.  

 

16.

Picture yourself sitting here on a balmy summer night with your friends and family as you chat, drink and listen to jazz music. 

Shop this look with our Terracotta Tablecloth and Napkins, and Turmeric Placemats.

 

17.

You don't have to stick to the same colors when it comes to your table linens. Try mix and matching colors.

Shop this look with our Lavender Tablecloth, Sage Placemats, and Olive Napkins. 

 

18.

Obsessed with how those napkins are folded? Same. Learn how to re-create them (and many other styles) with our ultimate folding guide here.

Shop this look with our Rust Tablecloth and Terracotta Napkins.

 

19.

Pick a statement ceramic vase to be the centerpiece of your table and you can skip all the other fancy accessories.

Shop this look with our Olive Tablecloth. 

 

20.

What. A. Vibe. We're sending out our invites now. 

Shop this look with our White Tablecloth, and Terracotta & Rust Scalloped Placemats and Napkins. 

 

You can shop all the above looks with our Spreads. by Bed Threads Tableware collection here or our Table Accessories collection here.

Want more tablescape inspo? Here's the perfect tablescape for you, according to your star sign.

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