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need help with table scape in dining room

13 years ago
I am at a standstill. I need table runners for my dining room table and not sure what to look for. Do I need plain ones or colored or pattern? And what else would look good on this table besides the flatware. Thanks
(colors are gray, black, yellow, white)

Comments (31)

  • 13 years ago
    last modified: 13 years ago
    I think I would lean towards a silver table runner. You could set the lemon vase on a mirrored tray.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Agreed, some sort of silver/gray runner would tie it all together!
  • 13 years ago
    Thank you...it is close to what I was thinking. Do I need a better center piece? Perhaps 2 more apothecary jars?
  • 13 years ago
    Think in 3's
    Judy Harrison thanked User
  • 13 years ago
    I don't think you need a runner. Apothecary looks lonesome. It looks like it might be too tall & obstruct view across the table. If you keep it, I would remove the placemat below it. Maybe relocate to sideboard?

    If you've having company, just do a low arrangement - all yellow roses would be beautiful, or daisies for a more casual vibe. Toss out 4 unscented votives in clear holders - et voila!

    For an everyday centerpiece, I'd just do a low rectangular piece with fruit or real plants such as ivy. Or some crystal candle sticks (5) - varying heights & designs w/ tapers in them.
    Judy Harrison thanked felixgrantham
  • 13 years ago
    Thanks all for the great suggestions!
  • 13 years ago
    If having company you could use a table runner to place casserole dishes etc. on it. Keep centerpiece low with company. You can add little vases with flowers in them in front of each place setting, low votive candles scattered or in the center, maybe colored napkins with cool napkin rings. I saw this and did this...the styrofoam balls, cut in half and add flowers by pushing the stem in the ball. A bit expensive but just beautiful.
    Judy Harrison thanked bevballew
  • 13 years ago
    You need placemats!! You need the color or pizzazz with placemats. That will finish it plus some items as I suggested above.
  • 13 years ago
    I know it's hard to see but there are yellow round placemats under the plates. Maybe I should have used rectangle placemats instead?. Also, do you have a picture of the styrofoam ball idea. Sounds so pretty!
  • 13 years ago
    I am really not liking the round placemats... I think maybe rectangular or a tablecloth. And while I love the lemons, I don't like them in the jar for this table setting. However, a low try piled with lemons and some pillar candles would look great. You could tuck in some lemon leaves or other greenery if you'd like.
    Judy Harrison thanked handymam
  • 13 years ago
    I have found a design for a table runner that I plan to make for my table ,its quilted, safe for those hot bowls that you set on the table and wonderful to just look at it on is own, its a spiral table runner ,here is the idea of it ,if you sew you can make one or you could get someone to make it for you , this way you could choose the 8 fat quarters required in the fabric of your choice or check on Etsy if they have them .

    http://dianeloves2quilt.blogspot.ca/2011/11/spiral-table-runner.html
    Judy Harrison thanked Geneviève
  • 13 years ago
    I agree with the rectangle placemats which I could see the minute I put the round ones on the table. I am going to trade the round ones for square one. Thanks for your help. Also to Genevieve I love the spiral table runner!!
    Thanks again.
  • 13 years ago
    Michaels has the foam balls or a florist shop. Target has pretty candles.
    Judy Harrison thanked bevballew
  • 13 years ago
    I would use 2 tablecloths for a formal dinner .... yellow on the bottom, and then put a smaller white one on top (as a "diamond"shape), leaving each yellow corner sticking out.
    Judy Harrison thanked indianpatti
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Yes the placemats are the wrong shape, but I think a table runner would be nice. Black or silver candle holders. Maybe some branches with leaves to create some texture. It is hard to tell, but I would add a water glass as well.
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    Judy Harrison thanked A Crew of Two
  • 13 years ago
    Thank you Kelly for the suggestions and the pictures. This was a huge help!
  • 13 years ago
    Wow thanks all for the wonderful suggestions! I love all the ideas!
  • 13 years ago
    Could you do two runners crosswise and two rectangle placemats on ends? Pier one is a great place to find these.
    Judy Harrison thanked Kathy
  • 13 years ago
    I did think about 2 runners crosswise! Great idea for the rectangle placemats on the ends. I am off to Pier One, one of my favorite stores1
  • Judy Harrison thanked Geneviève
  • 13 years ago
    This is what I meant by diamond shape ... put yellow tablecloth over entire table, then lay a white tablecloth the way the red one in this picture is laying:
    Judy Harrison thanked indianpatti
  • 13 years ago
    last modified: 13 years ago
    Yes I see what you mean Patti! Love the idea!
  • 13 years ago
    Genevieve thanks! What a pretty table scape!
  • 13 years ago
    Still looking for unique stemware and flatware too!
  • 13 years ago
    last modified: 13 years ago
    If you like a runner, I would pick something like this. You could coordinate with window treatments. http://www.onlinefabricstore.net/decor/drapery-fabric-and-supplies/drapery-fabric-by-manufacturer/waverly-bedazzle-silver-lining-fabric-.htm
    Judy Harrison thanked Annette Simpson
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    See the attached image. We staged a home in Minneapolis, and something like this might work. Adding a silver table runner is a great idea.
    Judy Harrison thanked Ambiance at Home
  • 13 years ago
    last modified: 13 years ago
    Are you looking for a tablescape for a special occasion or for everyday display?
  • 13 years ago
    last modified: 13 years ago
    jcorn1 ...Mostly everyday display.
  • 13 years ago
    Love the staging Ambience at home!
  • 13 years ago
    Genevieve. Just what I was talking about. The napkins look like the ones I got from Pier One Imports.