Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to create a showstopping tablescape. Ditch the fancy restaurant this year and instead, enjoy a night in with your loved one.
Just because you’re staying in, this doesn’t mean your table has to feel ordinary. Make yours extraordinary by following some of our romantic table setting ideas.
Romantic Valentine’s Day Table Setting Ideas
1.Opt For A Traditional Red & Pink Scheme
Red and pink are synonymous with Valentine’s Day. However, it has never been as popular all year round as it is now! A trend within its own right, red and pink is a dreamy combination that feels feminine and romantic.
Pair a pastel pink tablecloth with red placemats and crockery for a fun and playful contrast.
2. Layer Your Plates & Top With A Bold Napkin
Add drama to your Valentine’s Day table by layering multiple plates and ceramics. This may not be entirely necessary however it’s a great way to make your table setting feel extra special.
Start with a charger plate and layer with a dinner and side plate. Finish your place setting off with a bold coloured napkin and glitzy napkin ring for added sparkle.
3. A Floral Centrepiece Is A Must
Flowers are a staple for Valentine’s Day decor and more is definitely more! Fill your table with beautiful fresh blooms of your choice that matches your colour scheme.
Mix coloured flowers with rustic foliage for a contemporary display.
4. Lean Into Stunning Lilac Tones
If you want to steer away from the traditional red Valentine’s Day theme, then try out a softer lilac instead.
It still has a feminine quality to it but its pastel undertones makes it a playful alternative. Pair lilac crockery and napkins with brass cutlery for an elevated twist.
5. Use Rose Stems As Place Settings
Romanticising your life is a trend right now and there’s no better excuse to do so than Valentine’s Day.
Whether you’re enjoying an evening with your spouse or hosting a ‘Galentine’s’, personalise your place settings with an individual rose and a handwritten or printed note.
6. Create A Boho Inspired Table Setting With Terracotta Tones
Buck the trend and opt for a neutral colour palette for your Valentine’s Day table. This will no doubt suit a boho inspired space and will look effortlessly rustic.
Instead of fresh blooms, opt for a bunch of dried flowers instead as your centrepiece.
7. Set The Backdrop With A Gingham Tablecloth
Adopt a quintessentially British aesthetic and opt for a gingham tablecloth to be the foundation of your Valentine’s Day table.
A black and white check looks fab contrasted with red accessories.
8. Get Crafty With A Bow Napkin Fold
Bows are one of the biggest trends this year and you can easily incorporate them into your tablescape.
Go online and hunt down a napkin bow tutorial and you will instantly bring a sense of fun and style to your Valentine’s Day table.
9. Layer The Table With A Balloon Centrepiece
Think outside the box when it comes to your table centrepiece. Flowers are an obvious choice but why not choose a balloon display instead?
Create your own by mixing red and pink coloured balloons. Or, buy a pre-made design online to make things a little easier for you.
10. Intersperse Vibrant Colours For An Intimate Setting
If you’re a bold interiors lover and always lean towards colour, don’t let Valentine’s Day be any different.
Be inspired by the tablescape picture below and put together a vibrant colour palette that includes bright blues, purples and pinks. A rattan placemat is the perfect neutral backdrop to make your accessories pop.
11. Use Red Stripes As The Dominant Theme
Red stripes aren’t just for Christmas. Reuse your festive napkins or tablecloth for Valentine’s Day.
Romanticise red stripes with a bunch of red roses and handmade ceramics that feature a special love message.
12. Swap A Placemat For A Foliage Table Setting
Botanicals are a fantastic way of bringing colour and life to any table setting. Swap out your traditional placemat with one made out of foliage.
Try not to buy foliage from a florist and instead forage your own either in your garden or from a local woodland.
13. Crackers Aren’t Just For Christmas!
Crackers are a talking point of any table and they aren’t exclusive to festive tables. Get crafty and make your own Valentine’s Day crackers and fill them with a romantic message and love heart sweets.
14. Mix Tones of Pink For A Layered, Sumptuous Feel
Pink never fails to create a pretty table scheme. Mix and match different shades of pink to create visual interest and to add texture.
Layer tablecloths for a luxurious feel and opt for heart shaped bowls and napkins to amp up the romance.
15. Create A Candy Coloured Table Setting
Go for something completely different this year and adopt a neon colour palette to decorate your Valentine’s Day table.
Make your very own love heart sweet inspired placemats and use vibrant coloured dinner candles to add height.
16. Swap Tableware For Fun Paper Plates
If you’re going for more of a picnic vibe this year, then you may want to swap out your traditional crockery with paper plates.
Be sure to choose sustainable designs that are made out of recycled material.
17. Elevate Your Table With A Ceiling of Balloons
Valentine’s Day is definitely an excuse to celebrate so why not create a show stopping balloon feature?
Construct your own display by using invisible fishing wire to hang your balloons from the ceiling.
