Easter is the perfect time to refresh your dining room and create a festive atmosphere for family gatherings and meals. Spring is the season of renewal, so incorporating spring colours, fresh blooms, and cheerful decorations can instantly transform your dining room. Whether you have neutral tones, bold hues, or something in between, the key is to choose table decorations that either complement or contrast the wall colour to enhance the overall aesthetic. Consider creating harmony with your tablescape by matching the table decorations to your wall colour. This colour sets the tone for your room and provides the backdrop for the table. This beautiful dining room is painted in Invisible Green and is the perfect colour to choose as the focus for decorative elements. Invisible Green dining room. Credit: Serena Fresson Invisible Green dining room. Credit: Serena Fresson If your walls are painted in a single colour, pick this as the accent for your table decor. Add elements in other colours to contrast and create an eye catching finish. Alice Leigh has created this beautiful dining room painted in Royal Grass Green, a versatile colour with blue and yellow undertones. She has chosen to have green accents on her tablecloth and lamps, but has introduced contrasting blue in the glassware, table cloth and flowers. Royal Grass Green Dining Room by Alice Leigh Easter is synonymous with blooming flowers. A fresh floral centrepiece will brighten your table and bring nature indoors. Think tulips, daffodils and blossoming branches, any flowers that bloom in the Spring. You can create one large arrangement or have many vases dotted the length of the table filled with Spring flowers. Perfectly illustrated by The Sette, on a backdrop of Olympian Green… and what a delicious looking Easter cake! Olympian Green. Table design: The Sette. Photography: Emma Lewis A maximalist tablescape brings a riot of colour and instant energy to a room. By mixing colours and patterns a playful, lively space can be created. A dining space free of conventions and rules will feel uniquely yours. Whether you’re incorporating eclectic pieces or bold combinations, this style invites you to think outside the box. Sarah from That Rebel House embraces colour and pattern in a unique and exciting way as illustrated below using Olympian Green. Explore Sarah’s house further in our feature on her eye catching home. Olympian Green on the woodwork. That Rebel House Invisible Green Order a Sample Royal Grass Green Order a Sample Olympian Green Order a Sample Pastels and paler tones are often associated with Easter and Spring. Softer shades of lavender, pale yellow and baby pink bring an airy, fresh feel to the dining room. Consider adding pastel-coloured tableware, napkins, or placemats to your dining table for a light, seasonal touch. Perfectly illustrated here by Holly Homestyle with the pastel candles and napkins all complementing the Jonquil backdrop. If you are considering a repaint, some of our bestselling pastels include Lilac Pink, Cuisse de Nymphe Emue and Fair Blue. Jonquil kitchen diner by Holly Homestyle A minimalist, largely all-white look creates a clean, serene atmosphere that promotes relaxation. With fewer distractions and a simple aesthetic, your dining room becomes a peaceful space to unwind and enjoy meals, offering a sense of calm in the home. Whiting provides the backdrop for this kitchen dining room in Herefordshire and the table decorations are simple, with a few touches of greenery. Simplicity at its best. Whiting Kitchen by Border Oak No matter the style you choose, the key to a memorable Easter tablescape is to celebrate the season’s themes of Spring, regrowth and togetherness. From the simplest white tablescape to the most elaborate design, every element plays a role in creating a welcoming, festive environment. Let your creativity flow and personalise the table to reflect your unique style and the joy of Easter. For more colourful inspiration, explore our article on colour drenching.
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