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.
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.
Idola White Washed Dining Chairs (Set of 2)
Curvilinear Rattan Cushioned Dining Chair by East at Main
Furniture of America Brec Rustic White 48-inch Pedestal Dining Table
Adelina Ivory Traditional Roll Arm Dining Chair with Hooded Caster Wheels
Abena Light Honey Rattan Wicker 4 Legs Dining Table Seats 4
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.
Spiral Sketch Dinner Plates, Set of 4
Spiral Sketch Salad Plates, Set of 4
Cast a wide net in the search for the perfect accents to do your seaside soirée visual justice.
Tableau Salad Plates, Set of 4
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
Extra seating?
Palm Bohemian Honey Scallop Rattan Ottoman
Purse stool? (I love this idea!)
Hand Painted Antique Japanese Oyster Plate
Memories of summer times spent on the Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida Gulf Coast beaches drive my bar and drinkware choices and suggestions.
Palm 54.3 in. Honey Rectangle Wicker Console Table
Wicker fits beautifully into the coastal design style, and the Palm Honey Wicker Console Table becomes the perfect accent for your coastal chic home bar.
Better Homes & Gardens Clear Glass Flared Stemless Cocktail Glass
Bites and bits of breads and crackers stack nicely in this scallop edge basket.
Place a spot table tableside to mix and serve cocktails from.
Natural Water Hyacinth Woven Side Table
5 Piece Whiskey Set with Decanter and 4 Double Old Fashioned Glasses
Photo by Silas Baisch
Sea to sky color-coordinated.
True Colors Wine Glasses, Set of 4
Lombok Natural Rattan Wine Cart
Marta Ombre Green Double Old-Fashioned Glass by Azeeza
Coastal Metal Fish Design Bottle Opener
Thyme & Table 20 fl oz Tortoise Drinking Glass, White
Jaws.
Fifty years of coastal conversations for sure!
Spode Blue Italian Set of 4 Double Old Fashioned Glasses
Mesa Mia Chapala Blue Ombre Serving Pitcher
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
Distressed Metal Whale Tail Wall Decor
Decorative pedestals or even a wooden flower pot base will take your food and beverage display to new heights.
Certified International Coastal Landscape Chip & Dip Server
Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles – Photography by Emily Followill
Sourcing and suggesting this pair based on the classic form, style, color, and price.
4-Piece 20oz Tortoise Brown Drinking Glass Set
Beachcombers 12″ Fighting Fish Wood Figure
Coastal 9″ Stoneware Dinner Plate Yellow Fish
Better Homes and Gardens Jute Flower Design Placemat
Elle Decor Colored Vintage Wine Glasses Set of 6 – Amber
Sea waves and ocean breezes come to mind with this pattern.
Frill Reactive 12 Pc Dinnerware Set
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
Set Of 4 Outdoor Woodgrain Dinner Plates
Vintage Set of 12 EPNS Silver Plated Knife & Fork Fish Cutlery
OYSTER Pearl Silver Large Bowl
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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.
Oyster Shell Table Runner by Treasures of GG
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
Sagebrook Home Stoneware Ceramic Vase
Dollar stores are a treasure trove of tabletop accessories and supplies for setting and decorating.
Better Homes & Gardens Woven Faux Rattan Indoor Vase
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.
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.
