If you have been around here for awhile, then you know I love to style my dining table for every season I can. I think it’s a fun and creative way to add in some seasonal pieces. So I thought I would share with you all today some tips and tricks for styling a fall table.
I am no expert by any means, but after playing around with tablescapes for several years, I have picked up a thing or two! And since I shared all about styling my entryway table for fall last week, I figured I better show y’all how to style your dining room table too!
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Use Cozy, Darker Color Tones
I think the biggest tip I have for styling a fall table, is to just use some darker color tones. This instantly makes everything feel cozy. And with the colder weather coming on, I want my home to feel as cozy as possible.
Some ways I add in darker colors is by simply changing out my napkins for the fall. I found these napkins below from the Hearth and Hand line at Target and I instantly fell in love with the rich brown color.
I believe the color is officially called pumpkin brown and it is just perfect for my fall table.
Another way I added in some darker colors is by using my copper mugs instead of my ironstone mugs. I usually always have my ironstone pieces out of my tablescapes.
And I still am using the plates this time, but I just took away the mugs and replaced them with my copper ones instead.
I have a mixture of two different sets. They each have four mugs in them and I have six place settings total on my dining table. So obviously, I couldn’t use the same for the entire fall table.
I ended up using all four of the above mugs, and then two of the ones below. I placed those on the end table spots. It made it look a little bit of a mix and match style which I love!
Add in a Centerpiece
To style a fall table easily, you should start with a centerpiece. I use a beautiful tray that I got from my friend Jackie’s store, Rodworks of Asheville.
The vase and chunky, beaded garland is also from her shop as well. These are all pieces that I use year round and just switch a few things out seasonally. I also love to add in vintage amber jars for a deep, rich color as well. They are perfect for fall decor all over the house too, not just the table!
I like to keep everything pretty neutral on my centerpiece, but I add in a pop of color with my florals. I ordered these off of Amazon and they had several different colors to choose from.
This one is the “orange” color. However, I would say it is more of a yellow-orange because it is very light. But I do love the pop of color it brings to the centerpiece. I also kept my vintage brass candlesticks as well. They usually always stay on my centerpieces throughout the seasons too.
Style Your Place Settings
Another tip I have for your fall table, is to style each individual place setting as well. I start off by using my round wicker placemats and placing a galvanized metal charger on top.
Then, I use my vintage ironstone plates that I normally use for every single tablescape I do on top. The napkins I mentioned before are placed on top of the dinner plate and then I use the dessert plate on top of the said napkin.
You’ll notice I only tucked the upper side under the plate. I left the lower side out because I loved the dark brown color of the fraying end. It goes really well with the amber jar in the centerpiece.
Keep It Simple
Well, there you have it! That’s all there is to my fall table this year. I try to keep it as simple as possible and not spend too much money.
The only new things I got this year were the napkins and the florals in the vase. Everything else I already had so it did not end up costing me much money at all. When you keep it simple, you don’t stress out as much.
Just use what you have and order a few new things here and there if you want to. But no need to stress out and make an over the top elegant tablescape. Do what works for you and your family the best!
I hope you enjoyed these tips and tricks for styling a fall table! Maybe you can implement some of them into your dining room table as well. Let me know if you do!
This is such a beautiful look for the Fall/Autumn season — I love the colours and how everything just makes me feel cosy and ready for the days to get colder. Thanks for the inspiration — I want to give some of this a try!
Awe yay. I am so glad this gave you a little inspiration then! I hope you are able to do something similar with your table too!
I love the color scheme you have for your table! It perfectly fits fall and I love the way the mugs look with the rest of the table.
Thank you so much! I am loving the addition of the copper mugs too!
What a beautiful way to style a table. I love the color tones you used
Thank you, I am loving the colors as well. It makes everything feel warm and cozy for sure!
The bang of color from the floral arrangement makes the table sing! The copper mugs are a charming touch as well to a neutral color palette.
Thanks for sharing!
Awe thank you so much my friend. I appreciate it!
I love this blog, there’s always something that has my attention. Those napkins are gorgeous, they’d be perfect for my table.
Thank you! I am loving the napkins too
These ideas are so beautiful. It makes your home look so cozy. I like the dried flowers decor. Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much. Adding in faux florals is always a plus!
You’ve created a beautiful new look for the season ahead! Thanks for sharing.
No problem. Glad you enjoyed it!
I love the recommendation about using dark colors on the dining table – it makes yours look beautiful!
Thank you. I am loving the darker colors too!
I love all of these ideas! Your copper mugs look lovely and I also think the yellow flowers add a lovely touch x
Thank you, I love the pop of color it brings to the table!
This looks amazing, so autumn-y. The colours and flowers look so good together x
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Thank you. I love the colors together too!
These are some really great tips, I’m excited for autumn and the change everywhere, including decor xx
Yes me too! Fall is my favorite season for sure!
Wow! So many great tricks. Thanks for sharing, I can’t wait to start decorating my house for the Fall!
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Thank you so much! I love decorating my house for fall too!
Your table looks gorgeous! So inviting.
Thank you so much. I appreciate that.
I really love this! I am someone who also decorates everything to fit the season, but I mostly don’t know how haha so this has really helped me ♥
Awe good. I am so glad you found it to be useful then!
These are gorgeous choices for a Fall table, and I think the colours you’ve chosen are perfect for the changing weather. Thanks for sharing x
Thank you. I am loving the colors too!
Wow, this is a great design! I love how cozy your table looks!
Thank you so much. I appreciate that. I try to make everything as cozy as possible in my house
Lovely additions to an Autumn table.
Thank you. So glad you think so!
Fab tips! I remember reading your post on your entryway table a couple of weeks ago and thinking it was really beautiful, so thank you for sharing these tips to help! I love the idea of using cozy colour tones, I love autumn colours – they’re so beautiful x
Awe thank you so much. I am all about things being cozy and I am definitely loving this color scheme too!
This is such a beautiful tables set. For thanksgiving ever year I try to find beautiful plates and table sets that match the fall theme.
Yes, I always love a beautiful thanksgiving table!
I love all of these different elements. I like how you used forsythia, when I usually consider that a spring flower! I will have to use your tips to put together a fall tablescape.
Thank you so much. I am so glad you found it to be useful then!
This was a good post to read. I loved the items that you display for decorating for autumn. Thank you for your tips.
Thank you, I am glad you found the tips to be useful!
I love these tips for styling a Fall table, such good tricks! x
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Thank you so much Lucy. Glad you thought it was useful!
That centerpiece tray is adorable! I am looking for ideas to make the cozy season extra hygge 🙂 Enjoy your autumn!
Thank you so much. I hope you enjoy your autumn season too!
This is such a fab way to style a fall table! I love fall. Thank you for sharing x
No problem at all! I love fall too, it’s my favorite!
I also love your DIY projects. Always easy to make/customize and perfect for the seasons. I’m very picky with centerpieces on my table. I want it to be eye-catching but doesn’t consume too much space haha. Thanks for sharing!
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Awe thank you so much. I am so glad you enjoyed it!
I just adore your seasonal tablescapes! I can’t wait to have my own place and do something like this myself. Your Fall table is gorgeous!
Awe thanks so much my friend! You will love being able to do this yourself one day too! I love creating tablescapes so much!
Holy crap, this is effing gorgeous! Love the copper cups and the warm colours!
Awe thanks so much. I am so glad you think so!
Hi Charity,
What an excellent table display. The colours of the various elements are ideal for this time of year.
Are you thinking about Christmas table displays yet? …
Oh yes! I am always thinking about Christmas too! That’s my all time favorite season!
Great post.
These decorations look amazing & I like the copper mugs.
Thank you. I love the copper mugs too!