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INTERIORS INSIDER
        summer soirée

       Setting up table for your









            Whether hosting a garden party or a romantic twilight dinner for two
             on your balcony, elevate your alfresco dining with these ideas from
                                                                                              John Lewis bubble glass jug, £30; John Lewis bubble glass tumbler, £7
                  Mhari Lamont, a Home Stylist at John Lewis Edinburgh.

                                                                                               t is all about playing around with colours and
                                                                                               layering textures to create a space with style
                                                                                            Iand depth. Once you’ve decided on a theme
                                                                                            or style, consider what staple pieces you’ll need
                                                                                            on your table, such as:

                                                                                            Servewear
                                                                                            Use serving bowls and plates as your statement
                                                                                                                                      Lisbon tile serving bowl, FSC-Certified (mango wood),
                                                                                            pieces. This works especially well if you choose                     £50
                                                                                            ones that convey your theme. For example, the
                                                                                            Lisbon range brings a Boho or Moorish vibe,
                                                                                            while the Orangery collection  evokes images
                                                                                            of  a  classic  British  garden.  Both  collections
                                                                                            have melamine options too, so you needn’t
                                                                                            compromise on style even if you want to avoid
                                                                                            any breakages, or if you’re catering for little ones.

                                                                                            A  statement pitcher  will  add  a  wow  factor,
                                                                                            whether to serve the latest non-alcoholic
                                                                                            cocktail or just ice-cold water. The Bubble Glass
                                                                                            Amber Pitcher or the Orange Pitcher from
                                                                                            Bordallo Pinheiro are timeless pieces and will
                                                                                            make great vases when not in use at the table.
                                                                                                                                             Lisbon melamine side plate, set of 4, £12
                                                                                            Textiles
                                                                                            When considering tablecloths, napkins, table
                                                                                            runners and placemats, keep these in the same
                                                                                            colour pallet and patterns as your servewear. If
                                                                                            it is a bit too maximalist for you then pair it back
                                                                                            by using plain coloured napkins or a simple
                                                                                            white linen tablecloth. A nice touch is to tie a bit
                                                                                            of foliage around your napkins as an alternative
      From left to right: Lisbon fine china serve bowl, £15; Lisbon foliage organic shape platter, FSC-Certified (mango wood), £30; Lisbon tile
      rectangular platter, FSC-Certified (mango wood), £24; Lisbon fine china dip bowls, set of 3, £10; Lisbon fine china tapas plates, set of 4,   to napkin rings.   John Lewis hand braided placemats, set of 2,
      £12; Lisbon fine china cereal bowl, £4.50                                                                                                            natural, £12.50
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