As fall approaches, we are nearing the season renowned for hosting and celebrating – which means your dining table is about to become the busiest area in your home. While decorating your table for a formal dinner might feel like second nature by now, you probably don't want to create a centerpiece that requires a fresh bouquet for every meal you have or host. The good news is that there are plenty of alternative ways to create a beautiful dining table without purchasing formal arrangements every time.
Interior designer Shea McGee just took to Instagram to share her top tips for grouping dining table decor , and they include pieces you probably already have in your home. A post shared by Studio McGee (@studiomcgee) A photo posted by on 'I'm often asked how do you style a dining table when it's not a formal floral arrangement?' says Shea, standing in front of a wood dining table topped with a large flower display – with a decidedly fall feel to it. But there are a few other ways she likes to arrange table decor that doesn't include a bountiful bouquet.
'Some of the principles that I look for when pairing groupings on a dining table are usually a group of two with one a taller thing and a shorter thing. Maybe it's a larger vase and a bowl – a vase that looks good with or without flowers and a bowl that looks good with or without fruit in it,' she explains. Opting for table decor that is pretty and functional works particularly well – not only does it add visual appeal, b.