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Style ideas for dining table settings

Setting the dining table can be done with such variation depending on what is being served and what style you aim for. Get inspired by these ideas to set the table for different ocasions.

Part of a table with many items on it including flowers, glasses, matt green FÄRGKLAR dishes and a TILLBRINGARE jug.

Colorful like Spring

After a long Winter, it's time to decorate your home and take to the table the bright colors and playful shapes that match the season's mood.

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A white VÄRDERA side plate
A light green FÄRGRIK plate in the dining room
A stainless steel IKEA 365+ 56-piece cutlery set
A white GODMIDDAG plate in the dining room
A multicolour TJÄRLEK glass in the dining room
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Patterned, playful, natural

A simple style of dinnerware as a base, combined with a fresh pattern on side plates and bowls, gives your table a lively, handcrafted expression. It’s a nice way of harmonising traditional and contemporary design. Wooden dishes and seagrass place mats add texture and help boost the natural, tactile feel.

Eggs in a bamboo serving bowl, a glass carafe, LÄTTAD seagrass place mats, dark grey plates and white/patterned side plates.
A table setting with a dark grey plate, a grey GLADELIG mug and a white/patterned side plate and bowl, plus a glass jug.

Elegance never goes out of style

Classic white dinnerware is super easy to coordinate for a timeless look that suits any occasion. A touch of gold on cutlery, coasters and candle holders strikes a festive, elegant tone – as does bringing back old-school with beautiful crystalline glasses. Finish off with a flower bouquet and you’re all set.

A round table with a natural OMBONAD tablecloth set with white IKEA 365+ plates and bowls, brass-colour cutlery plus flowers.
A SÄLLSKAPLIG glass carafe, glasses and wine glasses, plus flowers in a glass vase, on at table with a natural tablecloth.

A scene set in calm colours

This Asian influenced table setting brings together modern, minimal shapes and great functionality. Mixing similar dinnerware pieces in soft, serene colours creates a calm and cosy atmosphere. Both matte and glossy surfaces, complemented with small black details, add a stylish depth.

Matt green FÄRGKLAR bowls and plates, glossy beige plates, dark grey mugs and a green-blue place mat on a white table top.
A white dining table set with glossy beige FÄRGKLAR plates, matt green bowls, chopsticks, a KARAFF glass carafe and glasses.