Revitalizing Summer Tablescapes: A Look at 2025's Vibrant Trends
Prevalent Summer Fad Set for Widespread Adoption This Summertime
In an effort to breathe life into once subdued summer gatherings, bold colors and playful patterns are taking center stage on tablescapes this season. Expert opinions suggest that this exciting resurgence of color is a welcome departure from the years of cheerless greige and beige.
"People are finally open to adding color to the table — and lots of it," says Tori Mellott, the home and lifestyle senior director at Tuckernuck in Washington, D.C. Mellott encourages the bold pairing of different patterns and styles, advocating for whimsical accents such as printed dessert plates from La Double J and floral-shaped candle holders from Juliska. She also anticipates the prevalence of oodles of colored glassware.
Vintage serving pieces, such as majolica-style pieces with fruit and vegetable motifs, will also find their place on the table. Notably, Will Hunt Lewis, the founder of Hunt & Bloom in Houston, Texas, is particularly fond of pitchers adorned with strawberry, lemon, or tomato imagery. These pieces, according to Lewis, are not only ideal for serving cool beverages on hot summer days but also versatile additions to colorful dinnerware or cabbage ware.
For those who find the idea of embracing color galore overwhelming, consider focusing on a select few hues to create a cohesive tablescape. MK Hennigan, the founder of In the Curious Kitchen in Fort Thomas, Kentucky, often opts for the combination of green and white for summer entertaining.
Fresh flowers and herbs play a vital role in bringing vibrant life to the table, especially when partnered with aged terra cotta and personal touches. Small potted plants, such as herbs like basil, thyme, rosemary, sage, tarragon, and mint, add charm to any tabletop. According to Mellott, splashes of bright, exuberant colors, such as poppies, peonies, ranunculus, and tulips, combine to create a joyful, memorable focal point.
Roxy Owens, the founder of Society Social, notes that there is beauty in imperfection. This year, Owens observes a shift towards nostalgic, collected, and personal tablescapes, away from overly planned and produced setups and towards those that feel more soulful and meaningful. Picture a haphazard gathering of wildflowers, stems intertwined and petals cascading, rather than a tightly composed and formal bouquet.
In conclusion, summer tablescapes for 2025 are all about celebrating vibrant colors, natural elements, and creative flourishes. Let's elevate our gatherings with lively additions, embracing the imaginative potential that each summer day holds.
- For people looking for entertaining ideas and tips, Southern Living magazine offers a plethora of articles on vibrant summer tablescapes, showcasing the latest trends in food and recipes, fashion-and-beauty, and home-and-garden.
- Tori Mellott, the home and lifestyle senior director at Tuckernuck, recommends incorporating bold colors and playful patterns in summer tablescapes, such as colored glassware, vintage serving pieces with fruit and vegetable motifs, and whimsical accents like floral-shaped candle holders and printed dessert plates.
- MK Hennigan, the founder of In the Curious Kitchen, suggests focusing on a select few hues to create a cohesive tablescape, such as the combination of green and white for summer entertaining.
- Roxy Owens, the founder of Society Social, encourages the creation of nostalgic, collected, and personal tablescapes, embracing the imaginative potential that each summer day holds, and finding beauty in imperfections like a haphazard gathering of wildflowers.
