7 essential summer tablescaping products for your next garden party

There are very few places on Earth that are as lively as London is during the summer. Everyone is out and about, the parks are full of people lounging and picnicking, the barbeque party invites seem endless and the music festivals crop up one after the other. There really is no better place to be. And if this London summer has you itching to throw your next garden party or a relaxed barbeque, we’ve got you covered with our pick of seven essential tablescaping products that you should invest in to truly wow your guests. From gorgeously designed plates to outdoor couches and placement sets, these seven products will certainly take your summer garden party to a whole new level.Bahai Palm Earthenware dinner plates, Mojjere

Mojjere’s Bahai Palm collection is the perfect addition to your summer party table as it literally brings the tropics to your plate. It features a palm tree in its very centre, which, in Africa and Brazil symbolises life, shade, nourishment, and celebration. Completely hand painted, its vibrant tones and palm-inspired energy make it perfect for summer dining, resort-style entertaining and joyful tables with personality. A striking choice for collectors who want pieces that feel sunny, expressive and memorable, this is tableware with both charm and presence.Origin outdoor pool table, Cornilleau

Cornilleau creates design-led table tennis and pool tables, which also double up as chic dining tables, making them a great multifunctional addition to the garden. Available in white or black, the Origin billiard table can be transformed into a garden table with the optional tabletops. These can be easily installed and stored in a dedicated space under the billiard table. So you can enjoy a competitive game of pool with your friends before bringing out the food and drinks spread for the ultimate summer garden party. This is one product that will surely get the guests talking (and playing).Artistry Ajour table runner, Frette

One of the most important aspects of tablescaping is ensuring you have a great table runner. This is one piece of decor that can really make your entire arrangement sing. Not only does it help tie the aesthetic together, it also helps protect your table from spills and scratches. And as far as choices go, there is nothing chicer than Frette’s Artistry Ajour table runner. Available in four different colours, these table runners are an Italian-made cotton-linen blend, and are defined by a contrasting border and delicate hemstitch detailing. Designed to bring a refined touch to the table, it balances subtle craftsmanship with versatile styling.Jennifer wicker right-arm L-sectional couch, RH

Named by Architectural Digest as one of the 20 greatest designers of all time, Michael Taylor is considered the godfather of the California look. In the 1970s, Taylor designed the Jennifer collection for Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Jones. Offering generous scale and supreme comfort, with rolled arms and oversized loose cushions that invite luxurious lounging, the right-arm L-sectional couch is an inviting addition to your patio party for guests to relax or spend the evening catching up with loved ones. Available at RH and rendered in all-weather wicker, it offers exceptional durability. Sectional components are available individually, allowing you to customize the configuration of your choice.Tray with woven border in navy blue, Katharine Pooley

Part of Katharine Pooley’s British Isles collection, this beautiful navy rectangular tray features chrome handles and elevates an everyday essential into a piece of considered design. Expertly handcrafted in fine leather, it is defined by its clean lines and precise detailing. Elegant handles are seamlessly integrated into the design, offering both a distinctive visual accent and effortless functionality while preserving the tray’s balanced, understated silhouette for everyday use. Basket weave placemat set, Frette

When you have a striking yet understated placemat set, your table truly sings. And once again, Frette’s basket weave placemat set is just the right summer tablescaping accessory for your garden party. Made in Italy from pure linen, this set offers a refined and contemporary approach to table dressing. The placemats are finished with a simple hem and feature an embroidered basketweave detail along the top long side. The napkins, meanwhile, have a clean, simple hem for a balanced and understated aesthetic.Kintsugi dessert plates, Seletti

You’ve finished your appetisers and main courses, and now it’s time for desserts – which means, it’s time for your gorgeous Kintsugi dessert plates from Seletti to shine. Kintsugi is the traditional Japanese art of repairing broken pottery using a special tree-sap lacquer mixed with powdered gold, silver, or platinum. Instead of hiding cracks, this technique highlights them, giving them mesmerising contemporary shapes. Using the Kintsugi technique, Seletti has taken these delicate porcelaine dessert plates and enriched them with gold fragments for a tableware collection made of charming and unexpected compositions. 

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