Summer Tablescape Ideas For July 4th And Beyond

Summer has officially arrived. It’s time for beach days, pool afternoons, and lots of outdoor entertaining. Second to the food, the most important element of this is the tablescape. It adds to the dining experience and sets a mood. Fortunately, creating a beautiful, Pinterest-worthy tablescape isn’t as challenging as it looks. Here’s how to design a perfect summer tablescape for Independence Day and beyond this summer.

Build Your Tablescape Around Food

Dianne O’Connor, Founder and CEO of Weston Table has a simple yet brilliant approach. She considers tablescapes to be accessories to the food and drink. After planning the menu around the seasonal availability of fruits and vegetables, she designs the tablescape around the colors of the food. “I want the mood to reflect the emotion surrounding the occasion, and I choose a color palette that helps my guests to understand the evening’s ambiance.”