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Celebration time: entertaining at home for less

You’ve got your closest crew and a reason to celebrate. Now all that’s left to do is get this party started. Here are some ways to put on a memorable bash for your nearest and dearest, that won’t put a big dent in your bank balance.

A decked-out black-and-white dining area with brown-black STEFAN chairs and MARIUS stools round two white MELLTORP tables.

Use simple dinnerware

Simple white crockery and clear glassware will always serve you well, no matter the occasion. They’re also easy to dress up in different ways, so your table can look different every time. Here, they fit right in with the bold, black and white tablecloth, as well as the vintage cutlery and accessories layered on top.

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A section of a table decked out for celebration, with white OFTAST plates, POKAL wine glasses, and beige UPPHÖJD cutlery.
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Look to nature for inspiration

Fresh flowers from the florist might be out of your budget, but that’s not the only way to add natural beauty to your table. A few foraged branches or garden blooms look just as lovely, as do dried grasses, pine cones, or anything else you cross paths with on an afternoon walk.

A decorated dining area with brown-black STEFAN chairs around two white MELLTORP tables. Black SKURUP pendants hang above.
A clear glass CYLINDER vase
A corner of a decorated table with white OFTAST plates and beige UPPHÖJD cutlery. Beneath stands a white MARIUS stool.
A tabletop with an IKEA 365+ clear-glass carafe with a cork, cutlery gathered in a glass jar, and two flowers in a vase.
Candles and napkins filling a KNAGGLIG pine box placed on a dark wood floor next to a larger KNAGGLIG box with bottles.

Make the most of your space

Even a small dining area can accommodate a group of loved ones... all it takes is a bit of planning. A stack of these stools for extra guests takes up almost no room, nor does the backup table waiting on the wall.

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Stacked white MARIUS stools stand by a white-tiled wall in a black-and-white-themed kitchen.
Art and an extra table held by black picture ledges on a white wall, the table legs in black HULTARP kitchen-roll holders.
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Black and white staples

Cushions are a simple way to add personality and comfort to your space. Start with timeless black and white as your base to create a clean canvas that makes any accent colour stand out. Plus, they’re easy to mix and match with other colours and patterns, so you can refresh your space as often as you like without replacing everything.

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Three cushions lie on top of a leather and coated fabric 3-seat sofa in an Instagram worthy living room.
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