Here's Everything You Need To Throw The Chic Dinner Party Of Your Dreams

Dinner party decorWe hope you love the products we recommend! All of them were independently selected by our editors. Just so you know, HuffPost UK may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page if you decide to shop from them. Oh, and FYI – prices are accurate and items in stock as of time of publication.Picture the scene: your dining room is softly lit, and freshly-popped bubbles are flowing. Flowers, entrees, and artfully-placed candles cover your table, and the delicious smell of your go-to winter dish wafts in from the kitchen. Are you stressed about said cooking? Of course not, you planned both your flavours and your timings perfectly. Your nearest and dearest are all there, laughing away. You look around and realise you’ve done it: you’ve thrown the ideal dinner partyThere’s something about the idea of being a flawless host that, in any decade, feels like the pinnacle of elegance and glamour. Interest in creating the perfect tablescape isn’t exactly new, yet fresh data from Etsy has it that searches for table settings have still managed to go up by a whopping 1,000% compared to the same time last year.So, from serving platters to wine glasses, from candles to cutlery, this list has inspo for everything your table needs for a dinner party your guests won’t stop talking about.1) Champagne Glass Name Place CardsSetting the table with the names of your guests is a sweet and elegant way to remind pals that this evening was planned with them in mind. 2) Luigi Bormioli Set of 4 Optica Champagne SaucersYou didn’t think you could get away with having champagne glass place cards and not serve champagne, did you?3) Black Knot Napkin RingsThere’s a lot of quirky and cute stuff on this list, but don’t be afraid to go a little gothic if that’s more to your taste. 4) Artichoke Medium Oval PlatterServing platters are seriously underrated when it comes to setting the ideal tablescape – this artichoke platter strikes a balance between kitsch and chic.5) Hand-Painted Blue Burgundy Spot VaseIncorporating statement vases and filling them with flowers is a really simple hack for making your table setting sing. 6) Embroidered Colourful Place Setting NapkinsDon’t go neglecting your guests’ napkin needs when you have company.7) Ceci Candle HolderI’m absolutely obsessed with this mouthy candle holder which will be the talk of the table. 8) Morgan Wine GlassesAnd speaking of colours, these moss green wine glasses are just begging to be sipped from.9) Stoneware Salt and Pepper Shaker SetNo matter how perfectly seasoned your food is, it’s always best to have a good salt and pepper shaker to hand. This one looks like it belongs in the Tate.10) Handmade Textile PlacematsAdding different textures helps keep your table arrangement from looking flat. 11) M&S Ruffle Folk Footed BowlAdding some height helps with that, too. 12) Upplaga 18-piece service If you don’t want your plates to be plain, but you don’t want them to clash with everything else, the lightly ruffled edges of this service set are ideal. 13) 4-Piece Cutlery Set With Striped Handle X CollagerieAs for cutlery, that doesn’t have to be boring either – why not add some blocks of colour?14) John Lewis X Deliciously Ella Peas in a Pod Hand Painted Stoneware Dip Bowls and TrayHow adorable is this pea pod-shaped set of dip bowls and tray? It’s perfect for your entrées. 15) &k Amsterdam Haines House Butter Dish If you really want to push the adorable boat out, give this house-shaped butter dish a look in.16) Bow Taper CandleThis bow candle is so pretty, you’ll be loath to burn it. Related...The Celebrity Traitors: How To Shop Affordable Versions Of Claudia Winkleman’s Iconic OutfitsWe Shop The Best Beauty Products For A Living, And These 7 Truly Wowed UsThis Budget-Friendly K-Beauty Glossy Lip Tint Is A Staple In My Makeup Bag

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