The sun is starting to shine, the birds are singing, and spring is in full swing. That means Easter will be here before you know it, bringing gatherings with family and friends. If you’re hosting this Easter, you’ll want to impress your guests with a stunning table that highlights the best Easter table decorating ideas, including festive colours, bunnies, and egg motifs!
Decorating your table for Easter doesn’t have to be complicated. With a touch of creativity and a few simple additions, like bunny linens, you can transform your table into a beautiful springtime centerpiece that your guests will love.
To help you get started, we’ve compiled 10 fun and easy ways to decorate your table for Easter.
Bring the Outdoors In
Adding some gorgeous fresh flowers to your Easter table décor can really set the mood for your gathering and bring the whole table together. Create a stunning centerpiece with potted pansies or other spring florals to elevate your table’s festive charm. Incorporate pops of colour using vegetables or fruits to craft a unique and eye-catching display that complements your Easter theme. If you’re opting for fresh flowers, prepare the centerpiece a day or two in advance to give the blooms time to open up beautifully before your celebration.
Easter Color Palette
When you think of Easter, you often think of pastel colours, with a focus on pinks, blues, and yellows. Instead of going the pastel route, try incorporating other colour palettes into your Easter table. Bring in some jewel tones into your linens, and dishes. Not only does it add a different look to your table, the colours are more versatile and can be used for other table designs throughout the year.
Embrace Elegance
If bold colours aren’t your style, a crisp white Easter table décor might be the perfect choice. White symbolizes the purity of spring and the freshness of new beginnings, making it an ideal colour for the season. Incorporate elegant white elements such as French linen tea towels, calla lilies, white candles, and classic white dishes to create a timeless and serene look. For a cohesive aesthetic, consider adjusting your food offerings to avoid bright or messy colours—think light and fresh dishes that complement your all-white table setting. This clean and sophisticated approach will leave a lasting impression on your guests.
Think Beyond
When we think of Easter, the first thing that comes to mind is the Easter bunny. But don’t limit your Easter table to just images of a bunny. If you’re bringing in a graphic element, try adding in French linen tea towels with hummingbirds, ducklings, or flowers. You can also take bright colours and patterns and pair them with seasonal flowers arranged in similar colours. Or mix up your china patterns to create a more fun and vibrant table.
Vintage Vibe
Bring a vintage vibe to your table with some antiques! Add in vintage glasses or plates, tablecloths, or even vintage cutlery. You can also let your vintage elements set the mood by coordinating your florals, tablecloths, and French linen napkins to match. Don’t have any vintage items on hand? Swing by your favourite antique store to see what you can find. You never know what gorgeous pieces you may discover that will add just a touch of vintage chic to your table.
Bird Motifs
Bring the beauty of spring indoors with delightful bird motifs that add a whimsical touch to your Easter table décor. Start with decorative birds’ nests, which can be placed inside teacups and topped with tiny decorative eggs for a charming centerpiece. Get creative by mixing and matching colours, or stick to a cohesive colour palette for a more polished look.
You can find decorative birds’ nests at most craft stores or online to suit your style. If you prefer a more subtle approach, incorporate bird motifs through French linen tea towels from Studio On Tenth, featuring beautifully hand-painted designs. These delicate details bring a fresh and natural vibe to your table, perfectly capturing the essence of spring.
Indoor Easter Decorations
Spring is all about nature and the renewal of plants and flowers, making it the perfect time to embrace vibrant Easter table decorations. For your Easter table, try incorporating natural elements to provide pops of colour. For example, you can add in green apples to use as placeholders, with palms or leaves for name cards. When choosing your fresh elements, don’t be afraid to play with height to add dimension to your table. Different sizes force the eye to travel and highlight the beautiful spring components of your table.
Graphic Tablecloths
Tablecloths are an important element on your Easter table. Even though it may seem like just a background element, it sets the tone for your overall table. Go bold and choose a tablecloth with a statement print for maximum results. Or choose a plain tablecloth in simple whites or grays for a more classic vibe. You can always complement your tablecloth with matching placemats or French linen napkins in bolder colours or textures.
French Linen Napkins
For your Easter table, try mixing up the different materials in your table settings and décor. Add in natural elements like lemons, mix it up with ceramics, play around with French linens and top it off with textures like wood, straw, or rattan. Beautiful French linen napkins can easily be turned into a bunny by wrapping it around an Easter egg and tying it off with some string. Adding in different materials not only gives your table more depth and dimension, it gives your guests more to look at and appreciate.
Traditional Easter Table Decorations
A traditional Easter dinner brings to mind visions of formal place settings with crisp linens and fine china. However, nowadays, Easter dinner is often a gathering of both friends and family and a time to celebrate being together. You can still have all the formal elements of a traditional Easter table, with a full place setting, but you can add in less formal elements like beautiful centrepieces, and decorative touches like straw bunnies, Easter eggs and candles.
Whether you choose to create an Easter table with just one or all of the elements above, putting it all together will become one of your favourite Easter activities! Plus, if more than one idea piques your interest, you can always mix and match elements from each idea to create your own one-of-a-kind Easter table.Just remember to have fun with it!