Decorating a kitchen table is no easy task. The kitchen table and chairs are often the center of attention when it comes to kitchen decor and if you mess them up you are going to ruin the entire look and flow of your kitchen. A round kitchen table can be a blank canvas in the proper decorating hands and it can really shine if you take the time and give it the proper attention it deserves.
There are two basic items that go into decorating a kitchen table and one of them is optional. You have the tablecloth (this one is the optional one) and you have the centerpiece. We’re not going to get into the options available to you for the tablecloth because as we said before, that’s optional. All you need to worry about when it comes to tablecloths is: do they match the colors and patterns found in the rest of my kitchen? When it comes to centerpieces you have a little bit more to consider.
Almost anything can make for a good table centerpiece in the right hands but when you’re dealing with a round kitchen table you need to follow two simple rules: the centerpiece should be round to match the curve of the table, and the centerpiece should accent the table’s earth tones with a splash of color.
From the folks over at Round Kitchen Table Ideas, here are three things you can use that will almost always make for good centerpieces on a round kitchen table:
Fruit Bowl:
If you’ve ever seen the film The Break-Up with Vince Vhan and Jennifer Aniston you know that a simple bowl of lemons can make a world of difference. A decorative glass bowl is the perfect shape and you can get it just the right size to both fit your fruit of choice and not overtake the tabletop with its presence.
Candles:
Looking for an intimate table setting? Look no further than a beautiful array of candles. Eating by candle light instantly transforms a casual dinner into a romantic encounter. Try and use curvy candle holders to bring out the geometric shape of the table and group two to three candles in the center of the table.
Flowers:
A splash of color is what the centerpiece of any round kitchen table really needs to bring and that’s exactly what flowers have. A curvy sculpted vase with tall brightly colored flowers will make for a wonderful centerpiece no matter what kind of dining experience you’re looking for.