How to Create a French Provincial Table Setting
Creating a charming table setting with a French Provincial style is all about bringing a touch of rustic elegance to your dining room. And, with the right pieces, it's easier than you might think!
1. Use classic pieces with traditional details
One of the key elements of a French Provincial style table setting is the use of classic, elegant pieces that have a timeless feel. The white plates and bowls with a dragonfly motif embossed on them are the perfect example of this. The dragonfly design is subtle, yet adds a touch of charm to the table. Plus, the white plates are a blank canvas, which makes it easy to mix and match with other pieces.
2. Table linen is key
There are two ways to approach the table linen in your classic Provincial style table setting. For ultimate elegance, choose a classic plain linen tablecloth in either white or soft beige. These make the perfect netural backdrop for your carefully chosen dinnerware and glassware. The understated style will also team perfectly with your beautiful natural wood furniture pieces and neutral walls.
For relaxed weekend lunch however, you can choose a blockprinted cloth to bring a cheerful, sunny ambience to your table setting. This type of fabric is both classic and versatile, and the blue and white color scheme works well with a variety of other colors. You can even mix and match different patterns for a more eclectic feel.
3. Choose serving utensils in luxe materials
To add the classic French Provincial style to your table setting, use serving utensils that hero some luxe materials such as silver or antique gold. You can even incorporate black to evoke the traditional craft of cast iron that features in a traditional French Country home.
4. Add whimsical details
There are some classic motifs that instantly evoke the beauty of the French countryside and it's lovely to feature some of these in your table setting. Some of our favourites include the bee motif, dragonflies, wheat sheafs and the traditional fleur de lys. When you're choosing your dinner plates, serving utensils and glassware, you can look for pieces that incorporate these motifs to instantly add charm to your beautiful Provincial style table setting.
5. Use embossed, decorative glassware
Finally, don't forget about the glasses! Glasses with decorative embossed patterns are the perfect finishing touch for a French Provincial table setting. The intricate designs add an extra layer of elegance and charm to your table, and make it feel truly special.
In conclusion, creating a charming table setting with a French Provincial style is all about bringing together classic, elegant pieces with a touch of rustic charm. With white plates, elegant tablecloths, silver serving utensils, and glasses with decorative embossed patterns, you can easily bring this style to your own dining room and create a space that's warm, inviting, and truly special.
