The festive season is in full swing, and for many, the dining area is the focal point for family and friends to come together and enjoy one another’s company over a delicious meal. As one of the key design elements of the home, it is important to create an ambiance which carries warmth and merriment throughout the interiors as well as offering that much needed festive cheer. Here, home furnishing brand, aura shares its five top tips to creating the perfect table for a festive feast.

Stay centre

The fail safe centerpiece for any dining table is always flowers. Floral arrangements are one of the best (and easiest) ways to brighten up your surroundings. Luckily, with the array of different vases and accessories available at aura, taking the time to arrange a bouquet needn’t be an overwhelming task. Choose festive floral such as poinsettia, red berries and winter foliage or your favorite flowers in reds, whites and greens and place in a glamorous gold and glass vase to create a striking accent against the natural beauty of the blooms.

Play with colour

It is always important to choose a theme when creating your festive dining table. Decide on two or three prominent colours and ensure to stick to this scheme. Don’t be afraid to think outside the box. Black and gold can create a uniquely festive feel without resorting to a standard red and green design. Or how about trying aqua blues and whites to provide a similar aesthetic to ice and snow.

Create flow and depth

You want to create levels when designing your festive table so it flows beautifully to the eye as your guests enter the room. To achieve this, try placing three vases of different heights along the length of the table with gold accented candle holders and lavish glass or metallic dining ware to complete the look. Match the pieces with similar coloured glassware, napkins and holders to wrap the whole look together.

Showcasing metallics

If you’re a lover of metallics, why not mix and match golds, silvers, and bronze for a bold and unique festive aesthetic. Choose geometrically designed vases in gold and match with vintage silver cutlery and metallic rimmed plates for a stunning showcase on the table.

Adding accessories

Accessories are a crucial addition to the final look of the dining table and can often dictate the overall aesthetic, providing those much needed “finishing touches” that beautifully tie a room together. With an abundance of options to choose from, it is all about taking the time to mix and match, finding the perfect combinations to showcase the table with your own personal flair.

For more information, please visit aura’s website.

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