Summer Tablescapes in Full Bloom: A Floral-on-Floral Table
Summer tablescapes are all about fresh flowers and bold color, and there’s nothing quite like a table dressed up for the season. I’m sharing how I took one simple idea and turned it into a floral-on-floral table that’s become one of my favorites.
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Key Notes
- How to layer bold florals with a solid base color for a table that feels colorful, not overwhelming
- A simple trick for keeping busy patterns from muddling together on stacked plates
- Ways to mix textures, like woven placemats and linens, for contrast against floral patterns
- Ideas for a simple, seasonal centerpiece using fresh flowers
- Practical tips for building your own layered summer table setting
- Answers to common questions about styling a tablescape
I’ve always loved a table dressed up in fresh flowers and bold color. It’s honestly one of my favorite things to put together all summer long.
This time I tried layering florals in a way I hadn’t done before, and I’m walking you through exactly how this summer tablescape came together!
This month I had the fun of joining my Design Challenge group blogger friends. Each of us was given the same inspiration photo, and the goal was simple: take it in, then make it our own.
A huge thank you to Cindy over at @countyroad407 for pulling this challenge together and inviting me along. I always love seeing how the same starting point turns into so many different tables once everyone adds their own style.
Did you catch Wendy’s beautiful tablescape at WMDesign House? You don’t want to miss it!
The Inspiration
Our inspo photo this month came from Pam at Everyday Living, from her post on a garden tablescape she styled to welcome summer. If you haven’t been to her site before, go give it a look.
Her garden style table is full of fresh flowers, soft layers, and the kind of inviting atmosphere that makes you want to pull up a chair and stay a while.
What I Took Away From It
Before I started pulling anything out of my own cabinets, I sat with Pam’s photo for a while and made a mental list of what stood out to me.
- Layered floral patterns in the tablecloth and plates
- Woven placemats anchoring each spot
- Fresh flowers in a simple glass vase
- Linen napkins tucked underneath the plate stacks
- Silverware that shines
- That overall fresh, colorful feel
It’s easy to see why this table felt so right for the time of year. It’s a great example of garden style done simply, without trying too hard.
My Interpretation
I knew I wanted to keep that same fresh, floral, layered spirit, but bring in my own bold color scheme and a few personal touches along the way.
The Base Layer
I started with a solid navy tablecloth as my foundation, then topped it with a bold floral tablecloth in bright pinks, reds, blues, and purples. The navy underneath keeps all those bold colors from feeling overwhelming and gives the whole table a little visual breathing room.
Anchoring Each Setting
For placemats, I went with woven ones to anchor each place setting, similar to Pam’s original. If you don’t already have this type of placemat, I highly recommend them.
Rattan or water hyacinth woven placemats are so versatile. They’re light, textured, and work with just about any decor aesthetic… coastal, beachy, midwestern farmhouse, you name it.
That’s part of what makes them one of the easiest ways to update a table setting without committing to anything too trendy.
The Plate Stack
This was where I had the most fun!
I started out planning to use just two plates per setting just like the inspo photo, but ended up going with three. On the bottom, a scalloped blue plate followed by a white plate with a scalloped edge as well.
A blue and white geometric linen napkin is draped underneath the plate stack and hangs over the edge of the table.
I really love the mix of the bold floral tablecloth against the crisp linens and clean geometric pattern of the napkin. It’s a small pop of color and pattern contrast that keeps the whole table from feeling too matchy.
And on top, bold pink floral glass plates that I decoupaged myself (don’t worry, food safe).
Here’s the detail I didn’t expect to matter as much as it did: putting that white plate in the middle. With the glass floral plate sitting directly on the navy or blue plate, the flowers got a little muddled and lost.
Once I added the white plate underneath, the florals really popped. It turned out to be one of those small, thoughtful details that made a big impact on the whole place setting.
Missy’s Tip
Quick note on the scalloped plates themselves: they’re melamine! I know melamine tends to get filed under “outdoor only,” but I don’t hesitate to bring mine inside for a dinner party or a quiet dinner at home. Easy storage, budget friendly, and honestly nobody has ever guessed!
The Jewelry of the Table
Glass goblets and silver serving pieces rounded things out. I think of these as the functional jewelry of a table setting, beautiful, but they’re doing real work too.
The Centerpiece
For the centerpiece, I kept it simple like Pam did, a plain glass vase filled with beautiful flowers. I chose purple and green to coincide with the tablecloth.
It became another floral layer on the table, just a living one this time!
A statement centerpiece doesn’t need a lot of fuss to be the star of the show. Sometimes seasonal flowers in a simple vase are all it takes!
Bringing It All Together
That’s the finished table, floral tablecloth, floral plates, fresh flowers, and every layer in between!
Standing back and looking at the whole thing together, it really does capture that fresh, colorful table feel I was going for from the start. It’s proof that mixing patterns and layering florals doesn’t have to be complicated!
A Few More Summer Tables From Me
If you’re someone who loves collecting summer tablescape ideas, I’ve got a few more you might enjoy!
How about a Memorial Day table with lots of bold colors and a gingham tablecloth? It feels just right for the start of summer celebrations.
I’ve also got a patio table setting I love for casual outdoor tablescape moments.
And a citrus orange breakfast setting that leans into citrus fruit as an easy, unexpected centerpiece.
Between the three, plus this one, there’s plenty of inspiration if you’re planning your own summer gatherings, whether that’s a big dinner party or a small, special occasion for just your family.
Patriotic summer table
50 Table Centerpiece ideas
Citrus Inspired table setting
Tips for Your Own Summer Table
- Layer florals in the same color palette, then offset them with solids and other patterns so the mix doesn’t feel too busy
- Choose rattan or water hyacinth placemats for a textured, neutral placemats option that works with nearly any style
- Add one quiet element, like white dishes, neutral linens, or clear glasses, so your bold colors and patterns have room to breathe
- A table runner is one of the easiest ways to add texture and a pop of color without committing to a full patterned tablecloth
- Look for melamine or acrylic serving pieces and dishes when you want the look without the worry, plus easy storage
- Keep your statement centerpiece simple. One glass vase and a single color of flowers can absolutely be the focal point
- Light fabrics and soft blues work beautifully if you want a more relaxed, breezy table feel for summer
FAQ
What is a tablescape?
A tablescape is simply the overall look and feel of a table setting, everything from the tablecloth and dishes to the centerpiece and linen napkins, styled together with a particular color scheme or theme in mind.
How do you layer patterns on a table without it looking too busy?
The easiest way is to stick to one color palette and let a solid layer, like a tablecloth or a plate, break up the bolder patterns. That’s exactly what the navy tablecloth and the white plate did for my table.
What’s the easiest way to update a table setting for summer?
Swap in fresh or seasonal flowers, add a woven or rattan charger or placemat, and bring in a few bold colors through your napkins or a table runner. Small changes like these make a big difference without an entire table setting overhaul.
Summer tablescapes really are one of my favorite things about this time of year, and I loved seeing how one inspiration photo turned into so many different tables across this Design Challenge.
Don’t forget to take a look at the other blogger interpretations for a summer table. You can click the button below or start here with Lora’s table setting at Create and Ponder.
Cheers!
A Little About Me
Hi! I’m missy. So happy to meet you!
“Decorate with Joy! Live with Happiness”
I truly believe that your home should be a reflection of your personality, a space where you feel free to express yourself and create a sanctuary that feels uniquely yours.
I love creating mood boards, hunting down unique home décor treasures, tackling easy DIY projects, and gathering with family and friends. Homes are meant to be enjoyed, filled with laughter, and shared with the people you love!
– cheers –
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Missy what a glorious tablescape you created! I love all of the bright colors. They are perfect for the summer!
What a festive summer table! Love the bright colors and the green and purple floral centerpiece is striking.
I love your bright and cheerful table Missy! You did such a beautiful job pulling all of the similar elements from Pam’s image. Your floral tablecloth is stunning!
It’s always a delight to see what color combinations you are going to mix. Your table is so pretty with your choice of flowers, dishes and table linens! Love it all!
Bold and beautiful, Missy! And the perfect colors for your home and style. Love it!
You are so good at mixing colors and patterns. Amazing table.
If I walked into a restaurant and saw your table, I’d say, “May I please sit there?” The colors are so happy, and the glass vase with amazing flowers just took it over the top! How can anyone be sad in your lovely home?! Thank you for joining in. pinned
Missy, your table is lovely with the deep blue and bright colorful blooms on the tablecloths, plates and flowers in the centerpiece!! In what I wear, I drift from soft summer pastels to bright spring colors ~ much like your table today. 🙂 This tablecloth is spectacular!!! Such a fun table… Pinned a bunch of photos, of course.
Enjoy munching many meals there!
Hugs,
Barb 🙂
Missy, what a lovely, cheerful tablescape! Your plate stack is to die for! Tablescapes are one of my favorite things to create, and yours is so inspiring!
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What a beautiful table! It is so bright and cheerful! I love the plate stack.
I love both the inspiration table and your finished summer tablescape. You had beautiful use of color, and I love your floral centerpiece! #MMBC
Floral on floral is the kind of thing that goes wrong easily and you pulled it off. Layering the patterns instead of matching them is what keeps it from looking busy. I love that the Design Challenge group all start from the same inspiration photo and end up somewhere completely different. Going to try this for a birthday lunch in July. You Make This House a Home came to mind while reading.
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