Table setting at home

If you are "just around the corner" some kind of celebration, you should take care not only of making delicious and beautiful dishes, but also about the correct arrangement of objectson the festive table. After serving the table at home should not be inferior, if not to be even better than serving in expensive restaurants. Proper design of the table is a sign of good taste and hospitality of the hosts.

In this article you will find the basic canons and recommendations for a beautiful arrangement of table objects taking into account the chosen style and cooked dishes.

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Table cloth

The design of any table begins with the selection and spreading of the tablecloth. Below are some recommendations and rules regarding this tableware at home:

• The main rule that relates to the appearance of a tablecloth is its perfect cleanliness and evenness. Table cloth must be carefully ironed before use.
• For solemn receptions, the ideal choice is a tablecloth made of shiny fabric. In the case of a simple family dinner, you can use rough linen from linen pastel tones.
• It is not necessary to strive too much for cleanliness and for this purpose to cover the tablecloth on top of an oilcloth. Thus, you will show some kind of disrespect to the guests, having previously doubted their delicacy, accuracy and cleanliness.
• If the table is large enough to be covered with two tablecloths, the first one should be placed on the opposite side of the passage. The second tablecloth is placed on top, tucked the edge so that a straight straight line is formed.

Important! Cloth table cloth should go down from all sides of the table not less than 25-30 cm. It should also not be lower than the seat of the chair. Excessively short tablecloth will look sloppy, but too long - will cause the inconvenience of guests.

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Placement of cutlery

Unfortunately, few housewives know how to properly serve cutlery, because these items are not limited only to the usual spoon and fork. Their number and appearance depends on the dishes that are planned to be served. Therefore, do not start serving the festive table without a thoughtful pre-menu.

Important! Make sure each guest has about 80 cm of table space. This will provide him with convenience, and you - the opportunity to make a beautiful table setting.

When laying the table, take into account such rules:

• All tableware must necessarily correspond to one set, be completely identical, meet the chosen style and interior of the room.
• All utensils should be clean, not have stains and blemishes. To do this, first wipe it with a clean slightly moist warm towel and polish with a dry cloth.
• Each dish of individual use should contain all the appropriate menus of spoons, forks, table knives, glasses and glasses. The correct location can be viewed in the photo.
• On the table should be, besides individual cutlery, also auxiliary - general. They are used to impose food from common dishes.
• When serving a festive table at home, you must follow a certain order. First of all, they arrange porcelain or porcelain dishes. After that, they have devices near it. The last stage will be the arrangement of glass and crystal.

Important! Wine glasses, glasses and glasses put on the table holding on to the leg. Thus, you exclude the appearance of fingerprints on the visible surface of the glass.

• Decorative plates should be located at least 2 cm from the edge of the table. On top of them, plates for soup or snacks are placed. At a distance of 8 cm above the left of the decorative is placed a small pirozhka plate, which is designed for butter and bread.
• Individual cutlery is placed on the sides and on top of the serving dish. Forks must lie on the left with denticles up, knives - on the right, with a blade to the plate.

Important! From the very edge of the table must be the one that will be needed first. No device should be placed under the edges of the dish.

• Drinking vessels are placed on the top and right of the serving dish.

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Napkins

Napkins are not only an obligatory attribute of a well-preserved table and the possibility of guests to feel comfortable if an incident occurs with spilled wine, compote or a fallen piece of a dish. A pre-bed quality linen napkin and does help to avoid this situation. It is the napkins that are the main element of the decor, especially as the design options have an unlimited amount.

The table layout rules for napkins are as follows:

• Each guest should have an individual napkin, which must be beautifully folded and placed on the snack plate at the very last stage of serving. You can fold it in various ways. The ideal option will be one that, when opened, the napkin will look fresh and not wrinkled.
• Paper napkins should be equally accessible to everyone, so they are located in the center of the table or in several places if a mass event with a combination of several pieces of furniture is planned. In this case, we also need to make sure that for each guest there is free access to the napkin.

Important! The number of paper napkins should be calculated in advance. There should be so many that each guest gets an average of 2-3 pieces.

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Dishes

The festive table must never be broken and be crowded with a large number of dishes. Each guest should have enough space for comfort. To get this result when serving a table for a birthday or a wedding, follow these recommendations:

• Salt and pepper are best placed in the center of the table, keeping a small distance between them. Nearby you can place sauces and mustard.
• The oil should be served with a special knife, and mustard with a small spoon.
• Breadstones should be placed so that all guests are equally convenient to get them.
• Cold fish, vegetable and meat snacks should be placed on the table so that they alternate with each other.
• Soup is served in a special tureen, hot - in dishes. They, as well as salads, should have a separate spoon, with which the food is laid out into individual plates.
• All drinks are served on the table already uncorked. It is better to do this immediately before the beginning of the feast.

Important! Each drink is better served in a certain type of pot. Morse and juice - in jars, tinctures and vodka - in decanters, cognac and wine - in bottles.

• First of all, cold dishes such as sandwiches and salads are served. After - they distribute hot dishes: first, second, at the end - dessert.

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Decorating the table with thematic elements

Stylish and original details can help create a more festive and solemn atmosphere.

Important! The number of decor items should not interfere with serving, arranging dishes and attracting guests' attention too much.

Depending on the holiday, the decorative details of the serving can be different. Birthday. Tips for decorating the table

Birthday of children and adults differ in format, style of celebration. Therefore, it is not at all surprising that the serving also has its differences.

Decoration of children's table:

• The table setting for a children's birthday must have bright, fun elements that children like so much.
• Use unbreakable bright dishes, from which children will not be afraid to eat. Disposable colored tablecloths and oilcloths will also help them relax and enjoy eating.
• The tablecloth is best attached to the table using scotch tape. This will not let her slip off when the children jump from their chairs or sit down.
• An excellent attribute of the children's holiday are colorful individual straws for juice.
• In the middle of the table it is best to place sweets and candles.
• Named cards near each place will give a sense of importance to each of the invited guests.
• Napkins, dishes and dishes should correspond to the theme of the holiday.
• A nice surprise will be the bright figures depicting cartoon characters. They can be placed near each plate or several pieces along the center line of the table.

Decoration of an adult table:

• The table setting for the birthday of an adult must correspond to the date and status of the birthday person.
• If a birthday person wishes a bright interesting holiday, you can decorate each guest's place with individual cards with comic wishes. For this type of people also suitable themed holidays with the appropriate serving and decor.
• For people of an age or holding solid positions, serving should have beautiful and tranquil elements, such as flowers, candlesticks with candles, elegant napkins.

Important! Flowers on the table should not have a pronounced smell. They should not be distracted by the aroma from the dishes served and bring any anxiety to the guests.

• Spilled on the table petals in small quantities will also become a wonderful decor of the festive feast.

Wedding. The correct decor of the table

Wedding table setting at home, as well as an adult birthday, can be varied. Everything depends on the preferences and tastes of the couples:

• Flowers are the attributes of any wedding. Vases for them, like the bouquets themselves, should be low enough to not cover the review guests. According to the rules of etiquette, the bouquet should not exceed the largest glass on the table.
• A large bouquet can be placed only in the center of the table.

Important! To avoid getting pollen or petals of flowers in the food, it is necessary that the bouquets are placed at a sufficient distance from the dishes.

• Figures of the newlyweds, white doves or interesting cards with photos of the married people will be a pleasant and original addition to the solemn feast.

At first glance, information about how to properly serve a table seems voluminous and complex. In fact, if you at least once set up a table with regard to the serving canons, you will never forget this knowledge. For sure, you will use them every time when it comes to any feast, because with a beautiful table and the food seems tastier.