The centerpiece is the most impactful element in creating a beautiful tablescape – so it’s important to get it right. While it can feel hard to go wrong with a timeless vase, candlestick or fruit bowl – you can enhance their beauty even further with the right advice.
As we head into fall, you may be wondering how to dress a dining table (opens in new tab) that celebrates the season—whether you want to create a signature pumpkin piece or add warmth with a large candle. And while your tablescape may change in the calendar, the rules for creating the perfect centerpiece remain the same.
Whether you’re still managing to enjoy some outdoor dining ideas or you’re already thinking ahead on Thanksgiving ideas. These central rules will ensure that your table provokes conversation for all the right reasons.
“If your centerpiece is too high, it will block your guests’ field of vision, too small, and maybe the table won’t be as impactful as it could be,” says Seb Bishop, managing director and creative director at Summerill & Bishop (opens in new tab).
Seb Bishop is CEO and Creative Director of Summerill & Bishop – a luxury table design based in Notting Hill, England. Before turning to the tables, Seb gained experience at some of the world’s top lifestyle brands – including goop – where he worked as CEO.
Seb tells us that he is often drawn to seasonal flowers in different bud vases cut to different heights that are zealously dragged down the middle of the table. This allows you to create your own wild flower garden along your table without interrupting the view of the person across from you. “The whole point of setting a beautiful table is to spend time with your loved ones, and so you want to accommodate the conversation between you and your guests as much as possible,” he adds.
