Table Top Display Ideas

Customize a table top to reflect a specific season, holiday or special event, such as a wedding, baby shower, graduation or anniversary party. Use fresh flowers and other seasonal items to create a personalized table display. You don't have to spend a lot of money to set an elegant-looking table. Does this Spark an idea?

Spring Style

Create a garden-inspired table top display using vibrant flowers, vintage pieces, such as vases, and colorful fabrics. If you're hosting a spring or summer party use blooms from your own garden to save time and money. Create a charming table by covering it with a white lace or eyelet cloth. As a simple and eye-catching centerpiece, fill a vintage crystal vase with a handful of pink, orange and yellow roses and tulips. Fill crystal dessert stands with fresh strawberries and grapes and place them around the table to double as dcor and healthy snacks. Fill antique porcelain tea cups with small candles and set one by each place setting as charming favors. Write guests' names on paper seed packets and use them as place cards.

Autumn Ambiance

Celebrate autumn by decorating a party table with warm harvest hues and natural elements. Set the stage for the look by covering the table with a rust orange, golden yellow or brick red cloth. Place plain white plates on tin or copper chargers to add rustic appeal to the table. For a simple yet elegant centerpiece, place orange and white mini pumpkins and colorful gourds under covered glass dessert stands. As a nature-inspired touch, fill a long wooden vintage box, such as an old tool box or dough riser, with a variety of pine cones, nuts, autumn leaves, mini pumpkins and apples.

Valentine's Day Decor

Create a romantic Valentine's Day dinner party table using festive decorative pieces. Add subtle touches to keep the table both elegant and whimsical. Cover the table with a pastel pink cloth for a charming look. Set red plates on top of white doilies. Secure crisp white rolled napkins with pink organza bows. A vintage milk glass vase filled with pink and red roses will make the ideal romance-inspired centerpiece. Line the table with clear glass candle holders filled with pink and red votive candles to cast a romantic glow across the table. Set heart-shaped gem-encrusted boxes filled with chocolates by each place setting as decadent party favors.