Easter is less about perfection and more about atmosphere. It’s a chance to create something that feels considered yet effortless. A table that welcomes people to slow down, gather, and stay a little longer.

Start with a colour scheme

A strong tablescape always begins with colour, often led by the florals themselves.

Here, the arrangement sets the tone. Soft blue hydrangeas create a calm, powdery base, while delicate pops of peach, coral and yellow from the poppies introduce warmth and movement. Those colours are then echoed across the table; in the cloth, napkins, glassware and plates. So, everything feels connected rather than overly styled.

The result is balanced and effortless:

· Blue grounds the scheme

· Yellow lifts and brightens

· Warmer floral tones soften the overall look

Keep your palette led by what’s on the table naturally. When the colours feel cohesive, everything else falls into place.

DIY your own decorations

Handmade elements instantly change the tone of a table, especially when they’re woven through in small, thoughtful ways. Using leftover sample pots, you can introduce hand-painted details that feel personal rather than decorative.

Using small sample pots also encourages a more natural palette, as you’re working with colours you already have, subtly tying everything back to the table. From small decorative items, placenames to menus, that slight imperfection is what gives them charm and keeps the overall setting feeling relaxed rather than overly styled.

Keep it simple:

· Use sample pots to build a palette that complements your setting

· Keep patterns minimal and tonal

· Let the brushwork stay visible and slightly undone

It becomes less about crafting something perfect, and more about adding quiet, personal details that feel effortless and considered

Get creative with napkin folding

Small details are what make a table memorable.

The napkin fold here is simple but playful, softly shaped into “ears” and tied with a ribbon, holding a painted egg with a handwritten placename. It’s a subtle nod to Easter without feeling overly themed. For the egg, we used Cadmium as a base colour, and the Rose Gold Metallic Effect on top.

Mix & Match Glassware and Crockery

Matching everything can feel flat.

Here, the mix of materials adds depth without overwhelming the table.

Blue tumblers sit alongside clear glasses with warm-toned stems, while glossy plates contrast with woven placemats.

It creates a layered, collected feel:

· Different finishes (gloss, matte, woven)

· Subtle variation in glass tones

· Repetition of colour rather than identical pieces

It feels natural and lived in, rather than overly styled.

Add a touch of whimsy

Every table needs a moment of surprise.

Here, it’s as simple as butter shaped into a bunny for a bit of fun. It’s not the first thing you notice, but it adds a sense of personality once you do. Those realistic, quail-style chocolate eggs add an unexpected element of surprise; playful, slightly deceptive, and a detail guests notice twice.

That’s the key:

· Keep it subtle

· Avoid repeating it too much

· Let it feel like a small discovery

A little whimsy goes a long way.