115 cheap and stylish ideas for DIY table decoration

Prepare a wonderful table decoration for special occasions or just as a surprise for the family and friends! We will give you 115 crafty ideas how to arrange floral arrangements, coordinate runners and tablecloth with the rest, provide romantic lighting and create a pleasant atmosphere!

Article overview:

1. Table decoration with flowers

2. Festive table decor – kids birthday, family celebration, engagement and wedding

3. Table setting – napkin folding, combine placemats, choose runners

4. Garden table decor and setting

5. Lighting – romantic candles

Flowers are a cheerful accent when decorating the dining area. You can prepare floral arrangements of seasonal flowers. Choose an accent and match the color of the flowers with the tablecloth /  runner /. Colorful fabrics should be combined with monochromatic floral arrangements. Often a combination with tulips is used. Try to combine lemons and flowers – the end effect will amaze you for sure! For special occasions one often needs special flowers – white roses, orchids or flowers on the napkins of table decor will give a classy look.

Surprise your guests with a cool table decor style original place mats – make it from note paper. Paint your old place mats with blackboard paint and write loving messages. Or buy just one color packaging paper and write the menu by hand. Collect river stones and stick them together – and you’ve crafted original place mats.

 

For children’s birthday party – choose pastel colors and decorate with handmade cardboard figures. Place packing paper on the table and give the kids something to paint – and they will take upon themselves the rest. The table decor style for an engagement party can benefit from flowers and tea lights. Place lanterns and create a romantic atmosphere. Ready!

Some useful tips – Below is a quick tutorial for napkin folding and a sketch showing how the cutlery should be arranged. We wish you a nice time with family and friends at the table!