How To: Create a Warm and Inviting Autumn Tablescape
Written by: Millie Breakspeare
As the days grow shorter and temperatures begin to drop, autumn offers the perfect opportunity to transform your dining table into a warm and welcoming gathering space. Enjoy the bountiful harvest season by hosting a family meal or dinner party with a thoughtfully styled autumn tablescape to set the mood. Here are some of our favourite ways to bring the cosiness of the season to your dining room.
Set the Scene
Why not take your cue from the season of change outside and bring all the things you love about autumn to the table? A great starting point is colour palette – warm earthy tones are brilliant for curating the cosy feeling of nature starting to slow down after summer. Key shades you can include are:
• burnt orange
• olive and apple greens
• chocolate brown
• warm cream and ivory.
You can use these colours throughout the room in the form of blankets, cushions and table settings to embody the spirit of the season.
You may also want to consider the actual furniture in your dining room. Wood is a simple but effective way to bring rustic charm to the room. It’s informal, welcoming, and feels authentic – perfect for encouraging friends to relax and chat the night away.
Table settings are the foundation for your autumn tablescape. Layer table linens and patterned runners together to create warmth and texture. Then add woven placemats and napkins tied with a ribbon bow as thoughtful finishing touches, to make guests feel extra special.
Finally, add some beautiful autumnal foliage by styling an acorn garland across the table, the LEDs will also cast a cosy glow across the wood. If you want to go all out, why not set a seasonal tree branch in a vase – your own centrepiece of autumn leaves in gorgeous colours.
Cosy Candles
You’re guaranteed to feel snug as a bug in a rug with the soft glow of candlelight warming the room. The key is mixing and matching different sizes and types of candles to introduce levels and depth to the space. Here are some of the different types of TruGlow® candles you could consider using for your autumn tablescape:
Taper Candles
Tall and thin, taper candles bring a classic gothic touch to the table. The quintessential candle when you picture dinner by candlelight. Pairing cream and green coloured tapers specifically evokes the feeling of autumn with their earthy tones.
Pillar Candles
Large and sturdy, pillar candles add simplicity without the bells and whistles. They have a more understated impact, with an easy glow that works well with any aesthetic and décor. Taupe coloured pillar candles are a great neutral shade to include in your cosy autumn table setting.
Votive Candles
Small but very effective, scattering votive candles across the table creates depth and adds variety to the space. Ivory votives with a ribbed effect bring an extra point of visual interest with the different texture.
Don’t forget to pair your candles with stylish holders for an elevated effect. Whether an antique design for tapers, classic ceramic, or fluted glass in beautiful burnt orange, you can let your creativity run wild depending on the overall aesthetic you’re going for.
Perfect Pumpkins
What’s autumn without pumpkins? They are a staple of the season. Simply dot pumpkin decorations along the table and everyone will feel like autumn is officially here.
If you’re going for a more neutral, elegant setting, porcelain pumpkins are fantastic. They’ll complement the rest of the scene with their ivory colour and gentle glow – providing the perfect balance of class and comfort.
Alternatively, if you want to create a showstopping spectacle, mercury glass pumpkins in gold and ombre colours bring sparkle to the table for a luxurious feeling. Or, if you want the best of both worlds, use the porcelain and glass pumpkin designs together in your tablescape.
Creating a warm and inviting autumn tablescape is all about layering textures, embracing seasonal colours, and incorporating natural elements. By combining cosy lighting and thoughtfully chosen pumpkin décor, you can create a dining table that feels welcoming throughout the entire autumn season.
