Say goodbye to another year by preparing a spectacular dinner, and what better way than to showcase an incredibly decorated table. Here’s how you can decorate the table for New Year's Eve dinner. Before you choose the decorations and start setting the table, there are four aspects you should consider:
Comfort. If your guests have to eat at the edge of the table because the decorations take up all the space, then look for another option. The most important thing in a gathering should always be the comfort of the guests, not the ornamentation. You don’t want anyone yelling to get their pasta to the table.
Practicality. Remember that when decorating the table for New Year's Eve dinner, it’s best not to use very tall decorations as they will likely prevent your guests from seeing each other. They may look nice in a magazine, but they are simply not practical.
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Appearance. Of course, the decoration you choose should be beautiful, but be careful, this doesn’t have to do with the quantity of decorations, but with the design. Don’t fill the table with pretty things. Many times, the most elegant decoration is the simplest.
Party Style. For New Year's Eve dinner traditions, one of the most important aspects for some households may be the flashy or colorful elements; however, you can opt for glassware, candles, and natural flowers to give a more elegant yet simple touch. Choose a decoration that is friendly to all guests, not just the adults.
Food. Remember, even though for New Year's Eve dinner, the food may be served in glass or plastic containers, this does not mean it is any less important. Use practical containers to handle each dish you have prepared.
Cookies and cupcakes. Show off your culinary skills and your talent for decorating the table with cookies. Create small Christmas trees with star-shaped cookies stacked on top of each other, make snowmen, or even create a snowy scene inside a sphere. It will look amazing!
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Mirrors. Use mirrors as a base to serve an appetizer made with cream cheese or simply as centerpieces. Add small candles and some silver elements to complete the table design.
Wooden log slices or branches. For a more rustic style, you can use pieces of wood or small dry branches. Use them in their natural color or spray paint them. To give them a more festive touch, add glitter after painting.
Glasses. Use old glasses as candle holders. Turn them upside down and use the bottom to hold candles of different sizes. Inside the glass, you can place some glitter or leftover decorations from the Christmas tree.
Ornaments. Make use of ornaments that you no longer use. Group them together to create a lovely table runner. To keep them together, you can use a little silicone or the wire that closes the bread bag.
Flowers. Although you can use artificial flowers, we suggest using some natural pieces. Combine the traditional poinsettia with other flowers of similar tones. Add a few sprigs of rosemary for a lovely scent.
Do you already know how you are going to decorate your table for this New Year's dinner? Share your ideas with us in the comments.
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