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Basic but beautiful table setting ideas

Big gatherings don’t need a fancy table setting to feel festive. You can get great results with basic tableware too. And since it costs less, you can afford more of it and invite more family and friends. Because what’s important is being together.

A long MÖRBYLÅNGA table festively set with lengths of AINA fabric, FÄRGKLAR plates, flowers in vases and various decorations.
A long MÖRBYLÅNGA table festively set with lengths of AINA fabric, FÄRGKLAR plates, flowers in vases and various decorations.

Digest in peace

A table setting that combines natural materials and a subdued color palette creates a calm, harmonious vibe and makes a perfect backdrop for your culinary creations.

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A corner of a decorated table with napkins, black LIVNÄRA flatware, and festive food served on matt-green FÄRGKLAR plates.
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A transparent head-turner

When is water not just water? When it’s presented in a bottle or carafe on a beautifully set table, that’s when. And not only does it look great like this, somehow it seems to taste better too.

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A section of a festively set table with stacked matt-green FÄRGKLAR plates, KORKEN bottles, IKEA 365+ goblets, and flowers.
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More than just a chopping board

A chopping board like this is a durable kitchen companion, and because it’s made from fast-growing bamboo, it’s a more sustainable choice. It can also be used to serve, adding a warm, wooden touch to your table setting.

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A decorated table with assorted finger food on an APTITLIG bamboo chopping board, surrounded by matt-green FÄRGKLAR plates.
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Let your flowers shine

A simple clear glass vase brings out the best in cut flowers, no matter if they're singles or a bouquet. It won’t compete with the flowers or clash with your table setting.

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A section of a festively set table with colorful flowers placed in side-by-side PÅDRAG and BERÄKNA clear-glass vases.
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Set the tea towels free

Your tea towels work hard for you in the kitchen, so don’t you think they deserve to get dressed up and go out some time? With a bit of creative folding, they can be a welcome addition to your festive table setting.

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A wooden tabletop being prepped for a party, with decorations, handwritten name signs and folded, blue SANDVIVA tea towels.
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