Do you ever find yourself wanting to create an elevated tablescape, but feel like it would require spending a fortune to do so? Maybe you feel like you’ll never own the items necessary to achieve the look and feel you want. Or, maybe you worried that a beautiful tablescape just isn’t attainable or doable and you simply do not know where to start. We have to tell you something: that’s all a myth. A myth we’ve actually believed in ourselves! The truth is that a tablescape is completely doable and affordable — really! And, there are likely items around your home right now, unconventional tablescape decor, that can be easily used to set a sophisticated table, even if those items have never seen the inside of your dining room before. Stick with us on this one!
This post is sponsored by Home Centric, but the content and opinions expressed here are our own.
Let’s Debunk a Hosting Myth Right Now
This inspired us to debunk the myth that you need to spend a fortune or have a vast collection of home decor to create a stunning tablescape. And, we knew our local Home Centric was our one-stop shop to make it all happen! With four affordable and unconventional tablescape decor finds, we created a Summer Tablescape that checks all the boxes: stunning, sophisticated, simple and affordable.
Get Inspired: Unconventional Tablescape Decor
So, get ready to maximize your investment when shopping for home decor and learn how to use pieces of your personal collection in new and inspired ways around your home as we share how to create this design; but be prepared: you may never think of these common household items the same way again! (Don’t worry. It’s a good thing!)
4 Common Home Decor Accents to Use as Unconventional Tablescape Decor
Common Decor Accent #1: A Throw Rug
Our first step to our Tablescape Recipe is always a textural throw to serve as a table runner, but when we found this beautiful Beige & White-Striped Throw Rug at Home Centric, we knew it would create the perfect anchor piece for this design. We decided to angle its position to give added interest to the overall aesthetic and truly love how this throw rug brought the whole look together! And, as always, choosing neutral colors will guarantee a great investment, as you’ll be able to use this throw through all seasons, and even for different purposes throughout your home.
Common Decor Accent #2: Kitchen Crocks
Normally, kitchen crocks are found, well, in the kitchen. They’re the go-to vessel for all your mixing spoons, spatulas and more. But what about a kitchen crock as a vase? We are so glad we tested this idea out because the outcome was so beautiful! We chose these White Ribbed Kitchen Crocks, and filled them with a simple floral arrangement to create an easy yet sophisticated aesthetic. So easy and yet so perfect!
Common Decor Accent #3: A Garden Tray
We love pieces that are both functional and stunning, and this Metal Garden Tray did not disappoint! In any Centerpiece Medley, we love adding candles for warmth and fresh elements for life, and this unconventional item acted as a vessel for both those purposes. Placing it in on top of the throw rug, we filled its compartments, usually reserved for gardening tools and supplies, with pillar candles and fresh apricots and peaches for an inspired – and totally unexpected – warm and welcoming centerpiece.
Common Decor Accent #4: Coasters
Creating a personalized element to a tablescape design can really make an impression on guests and add to the inviting aesthetic you’ve already created. When we saw these super affordable Natural Stone Coasters, we immediately envisioned these being used as place cards to add to the overall design. With our Cricut (that Nana got us years ago!), we created simple place cards that can easily be used as favors as an added “thank you” to your guests.
Are you inspired yet? We certainly were after putting together this Summer Tablescape design! So, be sure to head to your local Home Centric for all of the entertaining essentials we used to create this design. Don’t have a Home Centric near you? Check out their sister stores Burkes Outlet or Bealls Outlet and shop in person or online!
Now, we want to know, how do you use unconventional home decor for your inspired tablescape design?!
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