Proper serving is always a sign of attention to guests, a way to create a festive atmosphere, and also an indicator of the hostess's artistic taste.

• In this article, we will consider the rules of informal serving, that is, those that are appropriate for receiving guests at home in everyday life and on holidays.
• Serving at home depends on the occasion, time of day, theme and menu, but in all cases, the purpose of serving is the same - to arrange the dishes and utensils so that it is convenient and pleasant for those who eat.

Based on this goal, table setting rules were invented. In everyday life, you need to observe all these canons only on the most solemn occasions, but once you have mastered their essence, you can set the table with your own hands for any occasion - from a romantic dinner to a family celebration of the New Year.

Before you start, take a look at two sample table setting layouts. As you can see, setting a home festive table for guests is much easier than for a formal reception!

So how do you set the table? We have compiled step-by-step instructions in a specific sequence, describing each of the stages. In short, the most convenient procedure is as follows:

• Tablecloth - Plates - Cutlery - Glasses - Napkins - Decor (vase of flowers, candles, themed decorations).

Keep in mind that a few days before the event, you need to resolve all organizational issues and prepare:

• Determine the number of people, make a menu, tidy up the tablecloth, check the quantity and quality of napkins, dishes, appliances, think over the decor.

On the day of the party, wipe all dishes and utensils clean, and then start setting the table.

Step 1. First, lay the tablecloth

The main thing here is to make sure that the overhang of the tablecloth is no more and no less than 20-30 cm. The overhang will look ugly in shorter times, and longer - uncomfortable for those sitting at the table.

As for the color, you can choose either a win-win and traditional white, or you can lay any option you like, supplement it with paths and pads as shown in the photo.

And here are examples of festive table setting at home and without a tablecloth at all.

Step 2. Lay out the plates

This part of the "serving" theory will be the broadest. After all, the composition and combination of plates depends on the planned menu, the number of guests and the scale of the holiday.

According to the classical rules of table setting, several plates can be relied on for one person:

• Substitute large plate (serving) - for a daytime and everyday table it is not required, also some serving styles (for example, rustic) allow its absence. The photo below shows examples of serving with and without a substitute plate.

You may also need: medium (snack bar), small (patty or dessert) and deep soup bowl.

• According to the canon, the type of deep plate depends on the type of soup. For thick, choose a wide one (photo on the left), for light broth or cream soup - a bowl with or without handles (photo on the right). But this is exactly the rule that can be completely neglected.

As for the arrangement of the plates, then snack or deep plates are placed on the substitution plates, dessert and / or salad plates are placed on the left as shown in the picture on the right. This place can also contain a tea pair, a pie plate or, for example, a bowl for eggs on the occasion of Easter. The photo below shows the options for the festive table setting and the composition of the plates.

• Plates should be placed at a distance of 1.5-2 cm from the edge of the table and at the same distance from each other;
• To prevent the snack plate from sliding on the plate, put a paper or textile napkin between them, as shown in the photo below.

Step 3. Putting the cutlery

Now we proceed to the layout of the devices. They are placed on the sides according to the number of dish changes (concave side to the table):

• Knives and spoons are placed to the right of the plates;
• Left - forks;
• You can put a teaspoon on top.

Festive serving at home does not require a large number of special knives, forks and spoons. Most often, one knife, one fork and a couple of spoons (for soup and dessert) are enough.

But if necessary and desired, you can additionally serve the table with special forks, knives and spoons as shown in the next photo collection.

You can find out more about the rules for arranging devices in the next video tutorial.

Step 4. We put glasses, wine glasses, glasses

Next, behind the plates, a little to the right, put the glasses from larger to smaller. Glasses for water, red / white wine, champagne and / or glass for juice, spirits and shot glasses are displayed depending on the available drinks and preferences of the guests.

Step 5. Serving napkins

For special occasions, napkins can be folded beautifully and artistically on a plate. For all other cases, there are no strict rules for serving napkins. They can be put in a glass of water, placed under a snack plate, tucked into rings, tied with a ribbon and decorated with decor.

If you are setting the table not for a holiday, but, for example, for dinner, then you can put napkins on the side of the plate under the forks as shown in the photo below.

Step 6. The final touch - table decor

Hurray, almost done! It remains only to decorate the festive table with flowers in a vase and themed decorations. For the New Year, it can be cones, rosemary and spruce branches, for March 8 - flower buds, and for Easter - hares and pussy willow branches. The topic of table decor should be given more attention in a separate article, but for now we suggest taking a look at a photo of beautifully decorated tables in different themes and styles.

Easter table setting

And a little about the arrangement of dishes

In addition to serving cutlery and utensils, you need to arrange the dishes themselves with food. Here's a quick guide on how to do it beautifully and correctly.

That's it. We wish you successful practice and happy, sincere holidays!

Of course, there are some rules of etiquette, which are strictly required. But the decisive factor is taste and creativity, which ultimately determine aesthetics. served table .

Table decoration

Festive table setting is the basis for any holiday and creating a festive mood for guests. Compliance with the serving rules is necessary for any celebration. A beautiful setting of the festive table is the key to the success of the whole celebration. Over the years, a huge number of formulas and rules have been derived, which must be followed when decorating a table. Hastily arranged plates and glasses, cutlery that are only appropriate for individual cases - this is the wrong approach. You need to know a lot of nuances, thanks to which you can bring your event to the highest level.

First of all, the theme of the holiday is taken into account. Children's or adult's birthday, wedding, romantic dinner or just a get-together with friends - any occasion requires a clear thought of the future table. For an unforgettable dinner, simply delicious food will not be enough. You need to dress up the hall in which the event is held, decorate the table and convey the festive mood to your guests. The main thing in this business is not to overdo it, since a table cluttered with dishes and decorations can cause a completely opposite impression, show a lack of taste in the hostess. The main goal is to create a positive impression on the guests of both the holiday and the hostess herself.

Spices must necessarily have the correct location on the table, because everyone has their own taste and, perhaps, guests will want to make up for the lack of pepper, salt or vinegar in the served dish. Spices should be placed in several places on the table so that everyone can easily get them.

The last thing to put on the table is snacks.

Advice! Vases with flowers (low) will be a delightful decoration for a dinner, both family and business.

Plates

Plates often set the tone for the whole table, so they are very responsible for their choice. The reception requires the purchase of new dishes. There are special rules according to which plates should be placed on the table:

It is necessary to arrange the plates, immediately considering that the place will be needed for salad bowls, vases and appliances.

Cutlery

During a typical lunch, each of us uses a minimum of appliances, laying them out in random order. But a festive event requires a special layout and a certain number of forks and knives.

When serving, the knife must be placed with the blade towards the plate and on the right side. As a rule, several knives are used, so their location on the plate is very important. The table knife should be closest, and the farthest should be for snacks, a fish knife should be placed between them.

The spoon turns upside down and lies between the knives. The fork is placed on the left side of the plate. The sequence for laying out the forks is the same as for knives: dining room, fish and snack bar. They are placed upside down with cloves at a distance of half a centimeter from the plate.

Dessert cutlery may also be required. They are placed in front of the plate in the following sequence: knife, fork and spoon.

Glassware

Glassware plays a practical and decorative role. The shape of the glasses may be appreciated by some guests as comfortable, while others simply cannot hold them in their hands. You also need to be able to arrange such dishes correctly:

As mentioned earlier, all glassware must be polished to a shine.

Using napkins for the holiday table

Snow-white, brightly decorated napkins will add special solemnity to the table. You can make a figurine out of them, or just fold it in four. You can choose napkins of the same color as the tablecloth, or contrasting with it. It is very good when napkins not only match the color of the tablecloth, but also combine with its texture. Now you can buy special sets of kitchen textiles, which include everything you need to set the table in the desired style.

Usually a starched napkin is placed on top of the plate or to the right of it. Cloth napkins are made for decorative purposes, they do not dab your mouth with them. There are paper ones for this.

Should you keep the table setting in one color?

… Why not choose the color of the serving to match your eyes?

Serving in the same range is perfect for a romantic dinner. As a rule, it will not be possible to serve the table in one "pure" color. But the use of several shades is always useful. Red napkins, glasses and candles will perfectly support the duet with a snow-white tablecloth and the same plates.

The table will look interesting. It is perfect for a home lunch and gatherings with friends in nature. In addition, much for this option is done by hand, for example, napkin holders with intricate shells.

tones - under the natural colors of nature, or, conversely, use contrast techniques. Both the first and second options will leave a lasting impression on your guests!

In addition, table setting "in nature" does not require special embellishments - all the beauties, as they say, are around. It uses either a home style or a contrast between nature and the "artificiality" of complex decorative techniques. Each event is considered individually, and so is the choice of dishes and other attributes of the festive table.

Of course, no one requires you to comply with all the rules of diplomatic feasts - however, a little trick will help make even an ordinary family breakfast a real holiday.

Everyday serving

Do you think that in ordinary life you can not bother, and it is better to leave all the difficulties for the holidays or the visits of relatives? Psychologists are sure that you are wrong: not only the appearance of the table depends on the serving of the dish, but also your mood and taste.Nutritionists echo them: do you want to lose weight? Take the time to arrange the dishes correctly!

Such serving differs from the solemn one in a smaller number of devices and decorative details, as well as softer requirements.

The diagram clearly shows the difference - if for a banquet you must provide for the presence of all the dishes that may be useful to your guests, then for a home lunch, it will be enough to limit itself to the most necessary: what you will definitely use.

Let's try to make it out in more detail?

The first thing you should adopt from restaurant practice is a must the presence of stand plates. Do not think that this is overkill - they will prevent crumbs and drops from getting on the tablecloth, so they will significantly save you time. Agree, it's faster to rinse a couple of porcelain than trying to remove borscht stains?

By the way: It is better not to try to replace the tablecloth with oilcloth - on the one hand, it is easier and more economical. On the other hand, do you want to create a beautiful table that will cheer you up by its appearance alone? Even a simple checkered fabric looks stylish and neat.We recommend choosing it for the overall interior of the kitchen or dining room in order to achieve visual harmony.

If you are serving the first course, such as soup or broth, you will need a special cup or deep plate for each. They must be placed on the table immediately, on a stand, and then poured food directly at the table. Of course, in the family circle, this rule can be neglected. However, experience dictates that it is much easier to walk with a saucepan and ladle than trying to neatly deliver a few hot plates.

Already under it, you need to put a plate for the main dish and side dish.

If your family has taken hearty dinners of two or three courses with dessert, take care of the cutlery: they must be laid out for everyone in advance, so as not to run after the forgotten fork.

There is a universal rule: dishes for the first course should be placed from the outer edge, for the last - closer to the plate. So you will not only follow the traditions of serving, but also save your family from the painful choice - which spoon is the soup, and which is the cake?

Nuance: Although, in fact, dessert forks are served for sweets. Except for mousses, soufflés and jellies.

Not sure what to put on the table? Refer to the following diagram - it will help you figure it out. The purpose of cutlery is clearly shown on it, so you shouldn't have any difficulties.

However, it is important not only to choose the right plates and cutlery.

An example of a beautiful setting can be seen in this photo.

It would seem nothing special. However a common color scheme and a couple of accessories turn an ordinary meal into a small family celebration... Agree, this is not difficult to do. It is enough just to get rid of the old dishes and show a little artistic taste.

For breakfast and lunch, the rules remain the same. You just need to remove excess (for example, soup tureens) and focus on what you plan to serve at the table.

But what if you are expecting guests for the holiday? On the one hand, I don’t want to waste time on banquet serving according to all the rules. On the other hand, you need to add solemnity and emphasize a special atmosphere. Let's try to figure it out in more detail with a few examples.

Have friends come to the child?

Children's activities always give parents anxiety. It is necessary to take care not only of tasty and varied food, but also to think about safety - it is unlikely that a five-year-old baby should be trusted with thin porcelain cups. This is fraught with at least the loss of your favorite service, at the most - a visit to the emergency room.

Children's table setting shouldn't be too complicated - if you want the perfect holiday for your son or daughter, heed our recommendations.

1. 1. If space allows, set a separate table for the guys - so they will feel like adults.
2. 2. Try keep the design in a single scale or choose a theme: sea, jungle, favorite movie or cartoon ...
3. 3. Children's best friend is disposable tableware... No need to think that we are offering you the white plastic cups and plates that everyone knows from picnics! In stores you can find many interesting devices: made of durable plastic or waterproof cardboard, painted with various subjects or unusual shapes ... Undoubtedly, everyone will like such dishes, and there is no risk of breaking them.
4. 4. An abundance of salad bowls, a difficult choice between different cutlery ... Are you sure that a child needs this? Much better to serve many a la buffet portioned snacks... They are both more convenient and more fun.

A good example is in this photo. Bright favorite toys for decoration, shatterproof snacks and lots of little treats.

Want a stricter option?

Use the same principles, but keep the design in the same color scheme.

If you want, you can find many videos explaining in detail how to make this or that kind of decor for a children's party table.

Do you have a holiday?

Of course, here you have to follow completely different recommendations. However, maybe your guests will appreciate the plastic dishes with Winnie the Pooh? You know better.

If you want a simple, classic birthday or anniversary setting, follow these tips:

1. First of all pay attention to the tablecloth... It can be either plain or painted - it depends on your taste. The main thing to remember (hopefully this is already obvious) - no stains or bruises! They will ruin the whole view.

2. Think carefully about the menu to select the required dishes or cutlery. Otherwise, in a panic, you will have to look for a spatula for a cake or another spoon for a salad - agree, not the best pastime on your own holiday?

3. If you have invited many guests, you will have to duplicate salads and appetizers - it is inconvenient to drag them across the table. therefore make sure you have enough of the same cookware: salad bowls, dishes, fruit baskets and sweets. Disagreement will completely destroy the beautiful setting of the festive feast.

By the way: It is better to make sure that all those invited will come and you will not expect surprises in the form of someone's brother or wife. The number of fixtures must exactly match the number of guests.

4. When arranging the dishes, refer to the recommendations in the first section: first the plate, then the container for the main course and, if necessary, the broth.

5. Knives and spoons should lie to the right of the plate, forks to the left.

By the way: If you know that one of your guests is left-handed - consider this when seating. A person will be touched by attention, and it will be convenient for everyone to eat.

6. Glasses and glasses are placed in the upper right corner.Make sure the containers are suitable for the drinks on offer. This may seem like a prejudice, but champagne really needs tall and narrow glasses, and, for example, for cognac, rounded wide ones - this helps to open up the taste.

7. Don't forget about napkins. In addition to disposable, wardrobe must be present. Place one under the plates, one on top or on the side under the cutlery. By the way, choose them to match the tablecloths or prefer contrasting ones - in addition to the utilitarian purpose, napkins can also be decoration.

Modern trends in table setting for a holiday are noticeably different from those that were adopted twenty years ago - now there are much less conventions. Of course, one should not completely deviate from the classic rules of etiquette. They are not only beautiful but also very comfortable. But to introduce a pleasant unexpected variety - why not?

For example, you may like a beautiful fruit table setting - unusual, but very effective.

Carving is a carving method that transforms an ordinary snack into an amazing masterpiece.

Such compositions will appeal to both children and adults. Choose a design that will fit into the interior and style of the table - for someone, flower vases or bouquets will suit, and somewhere even a dragon or a castle will be appropriate.

Another interesting idea that can help out great at celebrating an anniversary at home is name cards on plates... How many of us are not familiar with the problem of seating a large number of guests? Solve it by ordering unusual napkins with names (two in one will never go out of style) or by installing cardboard cards. Guests will appreciate this attention and there will be no confusion.

• There should be no broken or cracked utensils on the table. Not only is this a bad omen - you don't want someone to cut themselves, do you?
• Maintain the general style - in no case use objects that are not suitable for each other, they break harmony.
• Once again, we strongly recommend making sure that everything is enough before the arrival of guests.

We liked the festive table setting at home in this photo - all recommendations are followed here. In addition to the consistent style, harmony and the use of the necessary dishes, the owner left cards with wishes for the guests - you agree, an unexpected but pleasant bonus?

It is these little things that turn an ordinary dinner with friends into a real holiday. More decor recommendations can be found here.

An important nuance of seating

When planning a home banquet in honor of any holiday, many forget one moment that can completely ruin the pleasure - how much space does one person need at the table?

We think everyone has come across an invitation to visit, from where they would rather want to escape - the neighbors pinch on both sides, it is inconvenient to wield a fork and it remains to look sadly at a salad or sliced, which is impossible to reach.

To prevent your friends from finding themselves in a similar situation, use the following schemes.

The following calculation will be relevant for the round table. It will make everyone feel comfortable. Of course, adjustments must be made for the size of the chairs and the radius of the table top.

However, remember that ideally there should be at least 70 centimeters per person.

This rule is also true for square or rectangular tables. True, such schemes should not be considered an immutable truth - nevertheless, a child will need less space than an adult.

We hope our tips will help you set the table properly for any suitable situation - as you can see, it's not difficult at all!

The success of a party with friends or a family birthday get-together largely depends on the table setting. For those who organize a holiday by themselves or arrange a surprise for a loved one, we have prepared a selection of 85 inspiring photos of festive table settings, compiled 4 table design options and 8 tips on how to beautifully and inexpensively set and decorate a table for a birthday.

A little about preparation and organizational issues

• Having appointed the date and time of the holiday, having decided on the list of guests, the menu and the budget, you should start revising the service and the decor you have. Make sure the dishes, cutlery, treats and napkins are of the correct quality and quantity.
• Pay special attention to the presence of dishes for desserts: stands for cakes, shelves and dishes for fruits and sweets, dessert plates and spoons, as well as candles and straws for drinks.

• If you are not familiar with the rules of serving, it does not matter, modern table design at home does not require strict adherence to the rules, but nevertheless, some principles should be learned. An approximate arrangement of appliances and utensils can be viewed in the following diagram.

• It is also worthwhile to think over the design of the table in advance to the smallest detail. Our selection of photos and tips will help you with this.

4 design ideas

Idea 1. Table decoration in an unusual style and color scheme

Any table setting, kept in a single concept and color scheme, will be beautiful. But to make the festive table look especially original, it is worth choosing some unusual style, color scheme or motive.

Here are some fresh birthday table decorations:

• Serving in the style of a la rus - this kind has not yet become fashionable and has not had time to become boring. A table with nesting dolls, samovar, and bagels will definitely be remembered by guests and will create a sincere atmosphere.

• Rustic style - has become popular in wedding decor for a long time, but has not yet got used to decorating home holidays. Rustic deserves attention not only because of its "trend", but also due to the fact that it makes it possible to decorate the table with your own hands literally from improvised means and natural materials.

• Another trend in decor is a black-white-pink-gold scale with prints: stripes, zigzags and polka dots.

• Floral motifs on the dishes are timeless classics that are experiencing a rebirth. Flowers are in trend not only in vases and porcelain patterns, but also in table textiles.

Idea 2. Thematic table decoration

A birthday with reference to any topic is doomed to success and beautiful photos.

There are a lot of topics for both children's and adult holidays, and for each you need to choose your own accessories.

What table setting elements can be stylized?

1. Serving a sweet menu, including cake;
2. Bottled drinks decor;
3. Table decorations: vases, and other accessories;
4. Tablecloth;
5. Name plates and menus.

Tips:

• As a rule, themed parties do not require expensive decor, you can easily decorate a basic set of accessories and do a lot with your own hands. So, on a classic white tablecloth, you can lay fabric tracks in the desired color.
• Try to adhere not only to a given theme, but also to a certain color scheme in everything - from decorating dishes to decorating bottles.

Here are some examples of table setting for a birthday themed (adult):

Idea 3. Orientation to the seasons and seasonal decor

If themed birthdays are more suitable for parties with friends or a children's matinee, then a holiday with your family or a gala reception is better for a more traditional and elegant way. Consider setting the table in accordance with the time of year in which you or the birthday person were born. This design option has a big plus - you can decorate the table not only beautifully, but also relatively inexpensively, using seasonal natural materials: flowers, fruits, leaves, cones and branches.

Summer serving can be decorated with garden or wildflowers in small narrow vases, as well as fruits as shown in the photo below (scroll through).

The autumn festive table can be decorated with yellowed leaves, acorns, cones, rowan branches, wooden coasters, seasonal vegetables, for example, pumpkin. The color scheme, of course, consists of autumn colors: orange, gold, yellow, burgundy, brown, etc.

For a winter birthday, cones and dry branches of trees, for example, mountain ash, are suitable, but in no case did you eat pine trees. The color scheme here should be made up of cold colors and contrasting combinations: blue + white, blue + white, silver + white, etc. But Christmas flowers (red and green), as well as Christmas tree decorations are best avoided. Snowflakes, stars and owls are suitable as decorations.

• To completely exclude associations of winter decor with New Year's, you need to put vases with flowers on the table, for example, white roses as in the photo below.

The spring birthday is decorated in gentle colors, the table is decorated with fresh flowers, for example, tulips and hyacinths, as well as pussy willows and sakura branches. Decorative butterflies can enhance the spring mood.

8 budget serving solutions

It is not necessary to buy new serving accessories for the birthday celebration, because most of the parts can be easily and inexpensively made from improvised and natural materials.

1. , decorated with lace, burlap, paint, ribbons, jute, etc. Photo examples of such decor are presented below.

1. To decorate the table, balloons filled with helium are suitable. Here are some ideas for setting the table for the birthday of a child and even an adult. It is better to choose balls in accordance with the general color scheme of table decoration.

1. Napkins can be decorated:

• Rings made of beads and beads, which you can make with your own hands in advance;

• Ribbons or twine (for a rustic serving style).

1. What can be used instead of expensive flowers for table setting and napkins? If the birthday is celebrated in the summer, then there are no problems with flowers - you just need to collect in advance (in a clean place) and make compositions of field daisies, clover, willow tea or even cereals. This design will turn out to be very delicate and graceful.

In autumn and winter, branches and cones are suitable, which you can paint with your own hands, for example, in gold paint as in the next photo on the right.

In spring, and at any time of the year, instead of flowers in the decor of napkins, you can use twigs of greenery, for example, rosemary or thyme (photo below), and you can put willow branches in a vase.

1. For decoration, for example, snack plates and name cards, you can use almost anything: fruits, vegetables, sweets, pastries, the same cones, leaves, acorns, twigs, wine corks and much more.

1. For table decor, you can use paper: silence, foil, colored cardboard, corrugated.

1. Above, we have already said that the usual white tablecloth, which is in every home, can be easily modified or completely replaced with runners that are easy and quick to sew. In the photo below, one track is made of burlap and lace, and the second runner is made of cotton white fabric, decorated with a special fabric paint.

And also a festive one made of paper, such as kraft paper or from bound book pages.

1. And finally, you can save time on washing dishes and money by using beautiful disposable dishes that need to be matched by color.

That's it. We hope you've got some ideas and are ready to start organizing your party. We wish you that the chores were pleasant, and your birthday was fun and sincere!

How to set the table? There are no exact, rigid rules on this score. Of course, there are basic recommendations for table setting, but the personal taste of the one who sets the table plays a big role in the placement of accents and especially in the choice of decor.

A beautifully served table creates a pleasant atmosphere of comfort, care and celebration. There are so many nuances and possibilities in this matter that proper table setting is considered a real art.

Table setting rules

There are several basic rules, following which, you can set the table beautifully. The price of cutlery and accessories doesn't really matter. The main thing is that dishes, appliances and everything around them harmoniously combine with each other and create a complete composition... Including the interior of the room where the table is to be served. Without napkins, tablecloths, flowers or other items for decoration, this will not work. So, we describe the algorithm step by step.

• The table is covered with a tablecloth - clean and ironed. Its edges should descend from the edge by twenty five to thirty centimeters.

• The corners are opposite the legs.

• We arrange the plates, previously washed and wiped dry, even better - polished so that they shine.

• The snack plate is placed exactly opposite the chairs, and about two centimeters separate it from the edge of the tabletop.

• In 5-15 centimeters, a pie plate is placed on the left (bread is put in it).

• If you need more than two plates, then a shallow dining room is located under the diner.

• When a two-course lunch is planned, you can first put one deep plate, and then bring a dessert one.

• The knife and fork are at the main plate: the knife is on the right, next to it is the spoon, the fork is on the left.

• There can be several knives: they follow in decreasing order of magnitude - from left to right.

• When butter is served, you need to put a small knife on a bread (pie) plate for it.

• If it is necessary to use several forks, they are placed on the left side of the plate - as it decreases: dining room, for fish and for a snack.

• Dessert spoon - behind the main plate (which is opposite the chair) parallel to the edge of the table, its handle is turned to the right.

• For wine, the glass is placed on the right side, right behind the knife.

• Other glasses or glasses are placed next to it.

• When there is only water from the drinks on the menu, then glasses or glasses for it are right behind the main plate.

• For kvass or fruit drink, you need a glass or crystal mug that has a handle.

• If the table is served completely, then the dishes into which the drinks are poured stand in two rows.

• All items on the table should be at least half to one centimeter apart.

There are subtleties of table setting for different dishes. So, it is customary to eat spaghetti with a spoon and fork, therefore there is no knife in the composition. In Italian cuisine, there is always water on the table - a glass with it is closer to the main plate than others.

Mandatory accessories

Napkins - it is necessary. Once the glassware is placed, cloth napkins are placed on the snack plates, which are best rolled up nicely. Sometimes you can use paper napkins.

And the final chord - spice dishes, flowers in vases, other table decorations. Salt, so that it does not quickly moisten, is best used in a mixture - ordinary table salt with dry. And only half of the pepper is poured into the pepper shaker.

Flowers very harmonious with the festive table setting, however, the everyday table will only benefit from them. It is important that the vases for them are low. It should be provided that pollen does not fall from the flowers and petals do not fall.

We serve the table for the celebration

Special preparation is needed for the festive feast. This will help create an atmosphere of celebration, lunch or dinner will be great, guests will be happy.

In addition to dishes, you will need tablecloth: perfect white. You can choose a tablecloth with patterns, but not bright. Keep the tablecloth elegant and the napkins the same style. If you fold them in an intricate way, it will be even more interesting.

There is one pattern here. Table setting experts believe that crystal dishes requires only a white tablecloth, but porcelain can be combined with colored ones.

It is worth setting the table and decorating it in one style. This means that all the dishes, cutlery, spice dishes and décor must all go together. It is important to take into account that the room where the table is laid also harmonizes with what is on it. If all these rules are followed, the effect is amazing!

For example, if the table is being prepared for, accessories in the New Year's theme are appropriate. A wedding celebration presupposes its own table decoration, and a birthday allows any kind of options. The main thing is that the table does not overshadow the birthday man himself.

Dishes and utensils are arranged according to general rules, all as described above - point by point. Then everything will be as it should be. There are enough plates for different dishes. Guests will feel comfortable, the food will be even tastier, and the general atmosphere of the holiday will be at its best.

Children's holiday

Children do not need unnecessary "strictness". It is important that young guests are as comfortable as possible. And so that the mood of joy and mischief is reflected in the serving.

Which one will be dishes, it doesn't matter for children: let it be comfortable and relatively inexpensive - exquisite porcelain or glass is not the most suitable option here, because children can easily break it, which will ruin the mood. You can even use disposable tableware, but of good quality, with bright pictures.

Children do not care whether there are delicacies on the table or ordinary, but interesting and favorite snacks. But they will appreciate if the food will be put on the plates and there will be no need to put and cut anything using a knife. After all, these are children who are not up to ceremonies.

It is good if the items on the table are as small as possible. The simpler the better. The main thing is that everything is convenient.

But the decor is almost the main condition for the successful serving of a festive feast for children. Various balloons, decorative paper decoration, bright tablecloth, caps, - all this will delight the young guests. It is worth paying maximum attention to this. After all, children like to play.

The theme of the holiday continues in the decoration of the table. When young "fairies" came to the girl, and everything around looks like a castle from a fairy tale, the table, of course, should be decorated in the same way. A party for boys, where there are many robots and the corresponding animator and other decor, will be brighter if the table is also “robotic”.

Beautiful - every day

You don't have to wait for a holiday to enjoy a wonderful table setting. One has only to spend a little more time setting the table for a regular breakfast or dinner.

It will be easy if you have beautiful napkins and dishes in stock - albeit inexpensive, but in the same stylistic and color scheme.

In this case, the tablecloth is completely optional. On the contrary, the current trend is to do without it in home serving. And replace with wicker bamboo napkins, wooden coasters or cloth napkins... You can tie them yourself. Beautiful tough paper napkins are also suitable.

A beautifully folded napkin tied with a ribbon, a flower in a vase will help to add sophistication. You should not complicate the serving: a minimum of dishes, but as much imagination as possible.

How to set the table correctly: video