Ready for an egg-cellent holiday? (Sorry, we had to.) Easter is, somehow, just around the corner, and it’s one of the best times of year to dress up a table from top to bottom for guests. There are some go-tos as far as this sort of decor goes, whether it’s pastel colours, bunny motifs, baskets, or eye-popping florals, but there are plenty of unconventional ways to do up an Easter table too. If you’re stumped on where to start, no worries—we’ve polled our favourite interior designers and entertaining experts for their top table-scaping tips, from patterned tablecloths to soothing grey backdrops. Take your pick, and hoppy holidays!
KEEP IT SIMPLE
Set the table with love and intention. It doesn’t have to be perfect—bring in natural flowers and vines to fill the table.
ADD AN EGG-CELLENT ACCENT
I always like painted eggs placed in baskets on the table. They can be real ones, or lovely Russian painted eggs. Moss looks lovely surrounding bowls to enhance this meadow effect.
MATCH FLORALS AND TABLEWARE
Incorporate fresh flowers, greenery, and floral tableware into your decor to evoke the feeling of spring. Easter is synonymous with pale pinks, yellows, and baby blues.
BRING YOUR FURNITURE TO THE TABLE
Blush velvet chairs are the perfect backdrop for whimsical florals and fun tablescapes!
LAYER YOUR GLASSWARE
Don’t overlook the impact that thoughtfully chosen glassware can have. We love including a variety of shapes, such as wine glasses, water goblets, and even specialty glasses for specific beverages. Experiment with heights to create a dynamic look: Place taller pieces toward the center and gradually transition to shorter glasses toward the outer edges. This decrease in height adds a subtle layering effect that draws the eye across the table.
MIX IN A MOODIER HUE
I suggest trying a darker palette for your Easter table styling, layering in lighter and brighter elements along the way. With a neutral grey colour scheme, this look appeals to brighter, sunnier days without diving full force into white.
LAYER SILVERWARE AND PATTERNS
Don’t be afraid to mix pattern and colour. A table can immediately be elevated for springtime with graphic pattern play and key visual layers, such as placemats, glassware, or serving pieces. Depending on how bold you’d like your table to go, the addition of demure solid-colour china and simple silverware can help anchor the tablescape
PLAY WITH PATTERN
Lean into a colour and elevate your table’s fun sensibility by being bold in your choices. Mixing and matching can be intimidating, but start with a graphic tablecloth, patterned dishware, or glassware and build off a colour story from here. Colours can be married together across the table through your florals and other accessories, like serving-ware, or even the colour of the drinks you might be serving
KEEP THE CANDLES LIT
I enjoy decorating with long contemporary candleholders in eclectic colours in a precious combination with Murano glass artifacts or collectible Japanese porcelains that I use only for special events. This evokes the sense of forgotten elegance and is a lovely way to connect with our roots from Venice, by creating a visually stunning ambience that delights both the eye and the soul.” —SammyJo, founder,SJ Interior Designs
MIX VINTAGE AND MODERN
Combine different styles, along with vintage and modern pieces, to add an eclectic aesthetic and visual interest to your table setting. Don’t be afraid to experiment with contrasting shapes for a playful and dynamic display.
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