carriann johnson

Interior Designer - TV Personality - Spokesperson

  • Home
  • About Carriann
  • Interior Design
  • TV Personality & Spokesperson
  • Carriann Collection
  • Contact
Home » Tips » Polished Tablescapes

Polished Tablescapes

Polished tablescapesDesign Tips by Carriann:

  • Put on the right attitude about entertaining. This should be an ‘experience,’ not a chore.
  • Consider a theme centered around the interests of your guests.
  • Extend the mood you wish to create in your table setting. Dark colors, soft lighting, elegant decor, and soft music will encourage a slower experience. Brighter colors, upbeat lighting, lively music will create a quicker experience.
  • Consider adding favorite photos of the friends attending your event to the tablescape itself. Add their photos in decor, as place setting cards, or in size appropriate frames.
  • Create a focal point (a statement piece) in your space.
  • Take time to create a proper color palette that extends to your place settings, flatware, napkins, drink ware, and decor. While they don’t need to match, they should coordinate.
  • Encourage good conversation by adding a wine bucket full of fun questions on small cards. Questions such as “Where is the most exotic place you’ve ever eaten? If you could have dinner with a celebrity, who would it be? What is your favorite restaurant?, etc.”
  • Don’t forget the candles! They’re the easiest way to create ambiance and elegance!

More polished tablescapes

“Instead of having so much guilt over food, we should learn to enjoy ourselves when we actually indulge and then forget about it. Think about food and enjoy it when it’s time to eat, and then enjoy the rest of your time not thinking about food.” – FREDERIC PATNAUDE

 

About Carriann Johnson

HGTV designer, Carriann Johnson, of Concepts by Carriann, LLC, is not only one of Colorado's top interior designers, she is also a television personality, host, and spokesperson. Read more ...

Get In Touch With Carriann …

Carriann Johnson

Contact Carriann Johnson to discuss a private interior design project, TV show hosting, or speaking opportunity!:

Contact Carriann

Recent Blog Posts

  • Polished Tablescapes
  • The Interior Design Recipe
  • Take the Ugly Out of Your Home
  • The Cozy Home
  • Designing for the Holidays
  • The Chill Is Creeping In … Time to Warm Up Your Home Decor!
  • Light the Mood in Your Home
  • Fall Into You Space

Blog Categories

  • Fun Stuff
  • News
  • Tips

A bit about Carriann …

HGTV designer, Carriann Johnson, of Concepts by Carriann, LLC, is not only one of Colorado's top interior designers, she is also a television personality, host, and spokesperson. Read More…

  • HGTV Designer
  • Colorado Interior Designer
  • Private Interior Decorator Denver
  • Celebrity Spokesperson
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Sitemap

Copyright © 2023 Carriann Johnson | Log in

 

Loading Comments...