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Simple but beautiful table setting ideas

Big gatherings don’t need different, ‘special’ tableware to feel festive. You can get great results with classic tableware too. 

A clear glass BERÄKNA vase

Feast in peace

A table setting that combines natural materials and a subdued colour palette creates a calm, harmonious vibe and makes a perfect backdrop for your culinary creations.

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A corner of a decorated table with napkins, black LIVNÄRA cutlery, and festive food served on matt-green FÄRGKLAR plates.
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A transparent head-turner

Not only does your table watre look great like this, somehow it seems to taste better too.

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A section of a festively set table with stacked matt-green FÄRGKLAR plates, KORKEN bottles, IKEA 365+ goblets, and flowers.
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More than just a chopping board

A chopping board like this is a hard-wearing kitchen companion, and because it’s made from fast-growing bamboo, it’s a more sustainable choice. It can also be used to serve, adding a warm, wooden touch to your table setting.

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A decorated table with assorted finger food on an APTITLIG bamboo chopping board, surrounded by matt-green FÄRGKLAR plates.
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Let your flowers shine

A simple clear glass vase brings out the best in cut flowers. It won’t compete with the flowers or clash with your table setting.

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A section of a festively set table with colourful flowers placed in side-by-side PÅDRAG and BERÄKNA clear glass vases.
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Set the tea towels free

Your tea towels work hard for you in the kitchen, so don’t you think they deserve to get dressed up and go out some time? With a bit of creative folding they can be a welcome addition to your festive table setting.

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A wooden tabletop being prepped for a party, with decorations, handwritten name signs and folded, blue SANDVIVA tea towels.
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Make your own placemats and runners

Add a personal touch to your table setting with your choice of metre fabric cut to size.

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A pair of hands fraying a length of natural-colour AINA fabric by pulling threads from its edges.
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