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2nd March 2016

Table settings that look way more expensive than they really are

Life - By Alexandra Stedman
Marble effect side plate: £4, Marks & Spencer. Marble effect charger plate: £10, Marks & Spencer. Set of 16 copper effect cutlery: £32, Next. Concrete planter with succulent: £12, Geo Fleur. Linen table runner: £7.99, H&M. Enamel tumblers: £6 each, Falcon Enamelware. Copper jug: bought in India

With all the refurbishment, we’ve not had anyone around for a while, so haven’t really taken a good look at our crockery – some of it I had had since uni! So I’ve been looking at having a little overhaul and found some great pieces that are more affordable than you think.

Table runner: £7.99, H&M. ‘Love’ print: £15, Big Jon

These table runners were leftover from our wedding and have become so useful, less stuffy than a table cloth and help with the layering on the table. I’m a fan of ‘clutter’ on tables, so Ikea tealights (in copper jars from Anthropologie), flowers in mini kilner bottles and succulents all help create some ambience. Greys and greens go so well together and the Banana Leaf coasters are a cute addition.

 

 

 

I spotted these marble effect plates on a Marks & Spencer shoot I worked on a few months ago – they are a great modern alternative to plain white.

Marble effect side plate: £4, Marks & Spencer. Marble effect charger plate: £10, Marks & Spencer. Set of 16 copper effect cutlery: £32, Next.

I had been looking at copper cutlery for a while and had finally decided that the Habitat set at £80 were the most affordable I would find. But I had forgotten about Next homewares, and spied these at the Press day – £32 for a 16 piece set – meaning I could afford to invest in the copper trend on a bit more of a whim. I’m probably still going to do that ridiculous thing my mum does when she saves certain cutlery sets for ‘best’ but I can’t wait to have some people round for our next dinner party.

 

 

 

 

 

By Alexandra Stedman

Fashion Editor, Blogger, Realist

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Comments

  1. Alex Berry says

    3rd March 2016 at 10:40 am

    Hi
    Where are the leaf and beetle plates from, please? Love them.
    Thanks
    Alex

    Reply
    • Alexandra Stedman says

      3rd March 2016 at 6:04 pm

      They're little cardboard coasters from H&M, £1.99 for a pack…they haven't got online but I bought instore only last week x

      Reply
  2. Lulucinda says

    3rd March 2016 at 12:47 pm

    And where is the marble plate that the candles and flower vases from please? Tis fab x

    Reply
    • Alexandra Stedman says

      3rd March 2016 at 6:04 pm

      That's H&M Home, as well! It's old though, so not sure they sell it anymore x

      Reply
  3. Jordan says

    3rd March 2016 at 4:51 pm

    Gorgeous! A lot of tablescaping is placing rather than how expensive the stuff on it is. If it's well put together, it'll look nice and fancy.

    Reply
    • Alexandra Stedman says

      3rd March 2016 at 6:05 pm

      Love the term 'tablescaping'….!

      Reply
  4. Sheepskins fairylights says

    4th March 2016 at 6:06 pm

    Alex, wow, i love all of it! Off to look at links 🙂 Xx

    Reply
  5. Elle says

    25th April 2016 at 9:45 pm

    I like those marble effect dinnerware

    Reply
  6. Moe says

    6th February 2017 at 10:09 pm

    Do you have any recommendations for where to get a dining table pls in the UK?

    Reply
    • Alexandra Stedman says

      6th February 2017 at 10:14 pm

      Depends what you are after! I got mine from Quirky Interiors – zinc topped x

      Reply

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