How to Stage a Long Rectangular Dining Table

Start with a blank slate and gather a few basic and neutral pieces that you want to build your look around. I wanted to build mine around a shark and a wooden vase.

I first laid down a neutral table runner to add visual length to the table. I placed my charger plates at the designed seats. I recommend a tablerunner to added length to the table and charger plates not only for visual interest, but to help preserve your table.

I grabbed my wooden vase and added some whimsical greenery. When placed in the center of the table, u felt it needed more height, so I grabbed a wooden cake stand to get the desired look. I recommend a tall greenery piece for the center of your table to add texture, life, and a pop of color.

I then grabbed the other item I wanted to build my table around; the shark. I recommend a long piece of decor to help spread the tablsescap out. I love love curve this shark has as well.

I used candle sticks on the other side of the table to table the visual weight of the two sides. Try not to make your tablescape symmetrical, but rather balance the weight of each side with the number of objects and size. I could tell in this photo that the visual weight was now off though.

I added a piece of coral to balance the left side of the tablsescap visually.

And there you go! Follow my simple rules;

1) Add a runner to add length

2) Add charger plates for safety and interest

3) Add a tall greenery arranged in the center of the table

4) Add a long piece of decor to spread out the tablsescap

5) Balance both sides visually

6) Add napkins for additional texture and interest

& your long rectangular tablescape will look like a professional did it!