Dining table decor ideas – 7 tips for beautiful tablescapes to wow your guests

For farmhouse dining rooms, keep your table decorations relaxed and rustic, says Fortescue. ‘If you’re laying a table in a farmhouse setting go for fairly plain crockery, raffia or wooden placemats, linen napkins and mismatched glassware for a relaxed, rustic look.’

While a simple approach works really well for day to day farmhouse tables, this example uses layers of patterns and textures to dress up the space for guests. A vibrant yellow runner is bedecked with simple ceramic flower vases, while the naturally textured placemats are topped with charger plates, bowls and napkins in varying but linked patterns and colors.