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The Difference One Napkin Can Make in a Place Setting

September 2, 2016 | 13 Comments

The difference one napkin can make in a place setting is everything. In an earlier blog post on “when to go white” (HERE), I addressed why if you only have one set of dishes, stick to something neutral/simple. Not only are they more affordable and simple to store, but you can change the look of your table with minimal effort. Napkins have become one of my favorite things to collect and I hope after you finish this post, you’ll be ready to clear some space in the linen closet 😉

I used the exact same gold charger, dinner and bread plate, salad plate, and hydrangea bloom in the same configuration in over a dozen settings, switching only the napkin layer. Whether you are going for a simple, elegant scape or are looking for a punchy, fun setting, this is what it looks like when you let one simple, versatile element be the “hero” of your place setting.

The Prim and Proper

White Napkin with Gold Charter and Waterford China

The Favorite

Place Setting with Gold Beaded Charger and plates with napkin and hydrangea bloom

The Pink Lady

Pink Napkins on China and Gold Charger Place Setting with Hydrangea

The Aztec

Black and White and Pink Crate and Barrel Napkin on Gold Charger for Place Setting with White Hydrangea Bloom

The Summer Lunch Date

Colorful Napkin on Neutral Place Setting with Gold Charger

The Vintage

Elegant Neutral Place Setting with Gold Charger

The Sunday Best

Elegant Neutral Table Setting with Hydrangea Bloom and Gold Beaded Napkin and Gold Charger

The Surprise

Formal Place Setting with Fun Patterned Accent Napkin

The Sophisticate

Green Beaded Napkin on Gold Charger at Place Setting

The Patriot

Patriotic Red White and blue Napkin on Elegant Table Setting and Gold Charger

The Dress Blues

Place Setting with Gold Charger and Blue Crate and barell napkin with waterford china

The Finishing Touch

Place setting with napkin and gold charger with world market napkin and hydrangea

The Bold Statement

Red and Gold Place Setting with Hydrangea Bloom

GET THE LOOK

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Filed Under: Home Decor, Hosting, Tips & Ideas, Uncategorized | Tagged With: decorating, entertaining, Home Decor, place setting, tablescape

Comments

  1. Katherine says

    September 2, 2016 at 7:53 am

    Brilliant! Thanks for helping us keep it simple!

    Reply
    • Kelley Nan says

      September 2, 2016 at 11:18 am

      Katherine, thank you so much for taking the time to stop by and comment! Have a wonderful holiday weekend!

      Reply
  2. Patti says

    September 2, 2016 at 8:47 am

    Thank you! Love this post! I never thought a napkin could make such a difference –

    Reply
    • Kelley Nan says

      September 2, 2016 at 11:17 am

      Patti, I am so glad! Such a simple thing but makes a crazy difference!

      Reply
  3. Bree says

    September 2, 2016 at 2:38 pm

    Kelley! I’m so in love with those pink napkins, and really all of them!! 🙂

    Reply
  4. Samantha Lighty says

    September 2, 2016 at 4:44 pm

    We have the same China. 🙂 Absolutely beautiful dishes and pattern, right? Thanks for showing me how to change the look using different napkins.

    Reply
  5. Tamara says

    September 2, 2016 at 7:27 pm

    I think this post is brilliant!!! Love all the different options – I can’t pick just one though, I love them all!

    Reply
  6. Tana says

    September 2, 2016 at 8:04 pm

    It’s amazing what one little thing – like a napkin – can change the entire “mood” of the setting. Brilliant!!!

    Reply
  7. Jennifer says

    September 3, 2016 at 3:00 am

    Such a fun post Kelley! xoxo

    Reply
  8. lauren says

    September 18, 2016 at 5:42 pm

    I love this concept. What a no-brainer! Pretty china too 🙂

    Reply
    • Kelley Nan says

      September 18, 2016 at 8:24 pm

      Thank you so much! Such an easy, inexpensive change!

      Reply

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