Rosh Hashanah is coming and with it family holiday meals. The dining table is the first step to impress your guests.
Most of us eat with our eyes. Therefore, not only is the food important during the holiday, but also the appearance of the holiday table. The table design is designed to stimulate appetite and create a happy atmosphere for all diners.
Ricky Cohen, manager of the housewares and decorative items category at Naaman, with tips and ideas for decorating the holiday table.
Choose a design style
If you are conservative by nature and tend to dress in solid colors, such as white, gray, or cream, maintain this line in your table design and choose to decorate it in subtle shades and a classic look.
But, don't forget that even when it comes to classic design, it's important to add a surprising twist with a colorful set of dishes in the center of the table.
If you like to spice up your everyday life with a little color, continue this trend when it comes to the holiday table and add touches of color to the tablecloth or large serving dishes that will excite your guests.
This kind of design gives new meaning to the phrase "Happy Holidays.".
Choose colors and combinations
Don't be afraid to combine. Match the nature of the colors to the design style you have chosen.
Even if you choose a classic design, combine napkins with special shapes on a plain tablecloth, or striped appetizer plates on top of a plain set.
Add a colorful decorative item to the center of the table. It adds an extra layer to the holiday table.
If you choose to go for a design in shades of red, add the right amount of shades of green, a color that reduces the boldness of the shades of red and creates a more festive look.
Green for the eyes
Add greenery to your living space and dining table, whether it's a miniature potted plant or a bouquet rich in green leaves.
Green is pleasing to the eyes and gives a sense of natural freshness. The hospitality space instantly becomes extremely elegant and festive.
Table runner and napkins
Once you've chosen your favorite color and style, be sure to match it with a tablecloth and runner that match the style.
The tablecloth provides the foundation for a meal and a good setting. It is placed in the center of the table and provides the entire setting for the meal, uniting the entire setting on the holiday table together.
Fold the napkins in a unique and thoughtful way that will give your guests a personal feeling.
Dinnerware set
Adapt the system to the desired design and the required colors.
Don't be afraid to combine different sets, but do so in a stylish way. Don't put one set next to another, but mix the sets to create a spiky and exciting look for the holiday dinner.
It is also recommended to have several plates according to the number of dishes, which will give a festive feel to the meal and allow guests to enjoy all the flavors, without mixing the dishes and harming the flavors.
amount
Be sure to edit if an amount continues the design line.
It is advisable to choose a plain silver cutlery set or combine a colorful set with a unique shape or different sets.
However, be sure to prepare in the classic way, with the fork placed to the left of the plate while the knife and spoon are to the right of it.
Also, if you have chosen forks of different sizes, be sure to arrange them in order of their size.
Table center
The center of the table should also maintain a matching design line. Add a few candles on stands in calm tones to maintain a classic holiday table design.
Alternatively, incorporate a large, colorful vase to add to the bold look.
Keep in mind that the center of the table should not be too large or too high, so as not to become a nuisance for the guests.
Symmetrical and aesthetic design
Be sure to maintain a symmetrical design or asymmetrical games that look good on the eye. Maintain the aesthetics of the table, but also the aesthetics of the presentation of the dishes.
We eat with our eyes, so it's important that the food, not just the table, looks good to guests and not just tastes good. Matching or coordinating serving utensils will enhance the appearance of the presentation and whet the diners' appetite.
Give a personal touch
Besides introducing your own atmosphere into the design and character of the holiday table - add personal touches for your guests. Add a personal holiday greeting card on the plates, small candies, a small gift for each diner such as a miniature family photo, a uniquely designed key chain or even a single flower on each plate.
Finally, make the table setting experience enjoyable, not stressful. Involve your family in choosing the style and setting the table, creating a family atmosphere even before the holiday meal.
And of course, remember to enjoy the process and the meal because that's what holidays are for.
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