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Setting the table for Midsummer - tips for your Midsummer table setting

A rustic midsummer table setting with different types of crockery.

To get that cosy and rustic midsummer feel, you can combine different sizes and types of tables. Take what you have and mix stools, chairs and benches to add personality to your midsummer party. The same goes for the midsummer table setting. Combine different materials and colours when choosing crockery, vases and lanterns. And have food and drinks on a separate table.

Midsummer celebrations in the countryside

When you're sitting outside, you may still want to have some kind of room feeling. In this case, you can use a parasol as a screen, but also to protect against the sun and wet tables. Add plants and candle lanterns to get that cosy and snug feeling.

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A midsummer table setting with green block candles and yellow chairs.
A nice midsummer table setting with linen napkins and a colourful decanter.
Pretty midsummer flowers are placed in the centre of the midsummer table.
A midsummer bouquet is placed in a glass vase on a small outdoor table.
A midsummer table set with lots of personality and colour.
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To get the same cosy feeling when you set up for midsummer on your small balcony, you can use a small parasol and movable screens (or privacy screens) that you can have outdoors. Stackable stools and folding chairs are also the perfect choice for you!
“If you don't have access to electricity outside, you can use battery or solar solutions! Charge and you have lighting with a small lamp in the evening when it starts to get dark.”
AnetteInterior decorator, IKEA Kalmar, Sweden

Set the scene for an indoor midsummer party

If it's raining, or if you want to be on the safe side, you can create an equally beautiful midsummer display indoors. Use a flower arch to hang wreaths. Go wild with flowers and add string lights! And place candles on the tables.

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An indoor midsummer table setting with a floral arch, green tablecloth and white plates.
A flower wreath lies on a TÄRNÖ table.
An indoor midsummer table set up with cosy lighting.
Close-up of a midsummer table setting with green tablecloth, green glasses and white plates.
Close-up of a midsummer candlelight vigil.
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Think about the table placement to mix your midsummer guests who are visiting. Decorate the table setting with a small nameplate. You can easily do this with, for example, a piece of cardboard that you tie to the glasses with the string you use to tie the wreaths. Creating a midsummer quiz and having songbooks on the table is also a nice touch that lightens the mood.
“A separate drinks table is a good idea. Especially with a container that both keeps the wasps away and allows guests to easily refill themselves.”
AnetteInterior decorator, IKEA Kalmar, Sweden

Setting the table for a midsummer buffet

Set a Midsummer table with food in focus. To make room for all the delicious midsummer dishes that are part of the holiday, it's a good idea to set the food on a separate table. Use different chopping boards and trays. This makes it easy to move the food in and out, but also creates a nice and personalised table setting.

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Two jugs filled with drinks.
A person holding a midsummer cake.
Close-up of a midsummer cake, decorated with flowers, lying on a cake platter standing on a tray.
Picture of a midsummer buffet with crispbread and drinks from IKEA.
A buffet table laid out ready to be served.
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“Pour different types of herring into pretty glass jars. Or to serve your home-made in. Our KORKEN jars are perfect because they can be sealed and reused.”
AnetteInterior decorator, IKEA Kalmar, Sweden

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