Enjoy Warmer Weather with This Sunny Alfresco Tablescape

An alfresco tablescape and outdoor sitting area.
Photography by John O’Hagan, Styling by Lucy Finney

Text by Katie Ellis

Take your cues for creating an alfresco spring tablescape by employing color inspiration from your own backyard.

An alfresco tablescape with yellow flowers and dishware.
Photography by John O’Hagan, Styling by Lucy Finney

Vibrant greens and cheerful yellows make a handsome pairing with muted neutrals. If the plants in your garden have yet to bloom, colorful glassware and vessels are a great way to add a bold springtime punch.

A small sitting area with a white rattan ottoman and two chairs.
Photography by John O’Hagan, Styling by Lucy Finney

Another way to enhance the spring-themed reverie is with blossom-inspired linens or place settings. Vintage floral dishes can bring lively visual interest to any table throughout the seasons, but their loveliness may shine brightest in the springtime.

A detail shot of the black-and-white windowpane napkin.
Photography by John O’Hagan, Styling by Lucy Finney

A soft, delicate color or pattern on the table paired with a dark neutral hue, like graphite or mocha, can set the scene for a contemporary twist on a timeless combination.

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