Summer pairs well with a coastal dinner party, however, this consummate favorite design style inspires setting a visually dazzling table at any time of year.
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Christina Kim Interior Design – Photography by Raquel Langworthy
Selecting coastal dinner party accents and accessories pieces to complement and dazzle is the part of the process I liken to adding the perfect jewelry, shoes, and bag to a couture ensemble.
Dazzle lives in the details.
Rural Woven Dining Franco Sloping Chair
Curvilinear Rattan Cushioned Dining Chair by East at Main
Rachael Ray Monteverdi II Upholstered Arm Chair
Adelina Ivory Traditional Roll Arm Dining Chair with Hooded Caster Wheels
19th Century French Renaissance Oval Dining Table in Stripped Oak
Florence 126-inch Extension Dining Table
Copper Grove Abenberg Weathered Mango Round Dining Table
Traditional pieces bring your look together, however, it’s often the not so traditional items that make the biggest splash.
Table-hop from accent to dining tabletop by borrowing from your favorite vignettes and displays.
Cast a wide net in the search for the perfect accents to do your seaside soirée visual justice.
Dusty Blue Cheesecloth Table Runner on Amazon
Cotton Linen Table Runner with Handmade Fringed
Indoors or al fresco, casual chic cozies up to good times.
Hot glue decorative shells to plate chargers for a simple to do-simply elegant effect.
LED garden statues light up the indoor ambiance as well.
Showcase your coastal centerpiece with a pair of lovely LED garden statues placed in close proximity.
Scallop Sandstone Outdoor LED Garden Statue, 10″
Soft lighting is an essential component of ambience.
Candlelight produces a soft light which promotes a sense of cozy- a delightful guest of honor.
Better Homes and Gardens Glass Pillar Candle Holder Hurricane Large Smoke
Clear Glass Decorative Candle Lantern with Rope Handle
Better Homes & Gardens Clear Glass Flared Stemless Cocktail Glass
Figural Shell Champagne Bucket
Hand Made Ice Bucket Cooler Sea Shell Styrofoam
Place a spot table tableside to mix and serve cocktails from.
Natural Water Hyacinth Woven Side Table
Wooden End Table with Floral Cut Out Design, Set of 2, Antique White
Matte White Round Stoneware Oyster Platter
Memories of summer times spent on the Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida Gulf Coast beaches drive my bar and drinkware choices and suggestions.
Mainstays-12-Piece Radiant Drinking Glasses Set
Elle Decor Color Glass Carafe with Wood Lid
Round Rattan Woven Serving Tray with Handles
Scalloped Woven Natural Water Hyacinth Decorative Tray
Marta Ombre Green Double Old-Fashioned Glass by Azeeza
Consider using a sea urchin planter or decorative clam shell as a snazzy home bar accessory for stirrers and ice cubes.
Coastal themed cocktail accessories make a stylish splash as the perfect mix and marvel bar accessories garnish.
Wooden Hand Carved Dolphin on Coral Statue
Hand-Woven Seagrass Fish Shaped Chip & Dip with Ceramic Bowl, Set of 2
Certified International Coastal Landscape Chip & Dip Server
Natural Decorative Reclaimed Wood Pedestal
Decorative pedestals or even a wooden flower pot base will take your food and beverage display to new heights.
Wooden Flower Pot Base
Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles – Photography by Emily Followill
Sourcing and suggesting this pair based on the classic form, style, color, and price.
Vickerman 21″ Glass Jar with Woven Willow Sleeve
Transparent Green Decorative Glass Bottle
4-Piece 20oz Tortoise Brown Drinking Glass Set
Tortoise Resin Dinner Plate
Elle Decor Colored Vintage Wine Glasses Set of 6 – Amber
Sea waves and ocean breezes come to mind with this pattern.
Spode Blue Italian Set of 4 Double Old Fashioned Glasses
Mesa Mia Chapala Blue Ombre Serving Pitcher
Oven-Roasted Greek Snapper Recipe
Certified International Beyond the Shore Serving Bowl
Wine Appetizer Plates, Set Of 4
Round Burlwood Tabletop Tray with Gold Handles by Drew Barrymore
Summer Blue Glass Figural Fish Vase
Set Of 4 Outdoor Woodgrain Dinner Plates
Vintage Set of 12 EPNS Silver Plated Knife & Fork Fish Cutlery
OYSTER Pearl Silver Large Bowl
Stepping away from the norm is more my rule than exception when it comes to seizing the opportunity to use pieces for something different other than their intended purpose.
OYSTER Platinum Silver Small Bowl
Using serving bowls in an array of by the sea shapes, colors, textures, and patterns elevate the presentation of everything from steamed vegetables to seafood specialties to cocktail garnishes.
BESTONZON Natural Coconut Shell Serving Bowls
Vintage sterling silver serving pieces are an investment in impressive.
Spode Woodland King Salmon Fish Dish
Entertaining rule of kiss (keep is seaside simple) applies to centerpiece ideas.
The Cottage Journal – Photography by John O’Hagan
Decorative round wall mirrors placed in the center of a dining table complement candles and centerpieces.
White And Blue Wave Papercut Style I coastal waves Round Office Mirror
Kesey Coastal Beige Seashell 16-inch Round Decorative Mirror
Oyster Shell Table Runner by Treasures of GG
Distressed Blue Debossed Terracotta Vase
This beach inspired arrangement of fresh flowers and foliage placed in a large clam shell is easy to replicate and appropriately inspiring.
Flower Magazine – Photography by Paul Johnson Photography
BenJara Medium Clam Shell Accent, White
Dollar stores are a treasure trove of tabletop accessories and supplies for setting and decorating.
Bulk shells, knobby starfish, accent gems, decorative sand and river rocks make a decorative splash as anchor embellishments.
Helmet Aquarium Ornament – Bronze, Gold
Aquarium decorations make for fantastic under the sea theme accents.
Bead and tassel garlands.
Ribbon and rope in favorite coastal color, texture, and pattern.
Seashells of various shapes and sizes.
My Texas House Jute Natural Woven Napkin Rings, Set of 4 Pieces
Tying ribbon around a decorative starfish finishing with a loose bow creates a simple yet seaside stunning effect.
For a small amount of money you can create an impressive DIY tabletop focal point or decorative companion piece.
Glass cylinder vases filled with decorative sea shells of various colors, textures, and patterns become a tabletop showstopper.
Glass cylinder vases
Twisted rope wired edge ribbon
Coastal inspired fillers and/or embellishments (decorative sand, shells, pearls)
Wrap the rope around the bottom of a glass cylinder, tucking ends into rope.
Fill cylinder with decorative filler of choice.
Place a pillar candle atop decorative fillers to create a soft and inviting light.
Summer clearance sales result in an opportune time to stock up on great pieces at good prices.
Decorative pearl trim looped through a coastal themed pendant or bead results in a stylish napkin ring and a little gift of to you from me lagniappe to take home.
Cholla wood used as place card holders or knife rests uniquely carry out the by the sea theme.
From place settings to centerpieces and all the ambiance in between, coastal dinner party accents and accessories set a lovely scene and a lovely table.
