While searching for the perfect backdrop for a summertime soirée, sometimes you need only look as far as the comfort of your own backyard. In the spirit of late-summer alfresco dining, we’re considering an attitude of refreshed ease and elegance that luxury rentals lend to the table. Over the past year, the trends we’ve observed add a festive and personalized element to the at-home evening. Below, we dive into three stylized philosophies that have popped up in both interiors and lifestyle and translate them to tabletops.
GRANDMILLENNIAL REMIX
TREND: Every generation has its defining style moments. While retro throwbacks of late hark to a more minimalist phase (hello, the nineties and aughts!), the maximalists in us are thrilled grandmillennials are having such a strong moment. Classically informed with a tendency towards effortless formality, the grandmillennial lives for heritage pieces but refuses to take his or herself too seriously. We're so on board. The idea of refreshing tradition by combining feminine textures, patterns, and a “more is more” aesthetic is the very foundation of our entertaining (and renting) philosophy.
POV: A heritage foundation builds on established patterns and estate-style collections. Shown in the top two images, a private collection of Royal Crown Derby teacups are crowned as the focal point in a grandmillennial remix atop the always essential handcrafted Mottahedeh porcelain. High voltage, hot pink accents brighten the classic hues while modern cutlery and stemware add a proper punch to an otherwise traditional tabletop.
SET: Florentine Hot Pink Charger, Mottahedeh Blue Lace Charger, Marchesa Lenox Shades of Blue China, Cutipol GOA Blue + Gold Cutlery, Stemless Color Champagne Flute, Vintage Pink Depression-Era Glassware, Garden Rose Damask Linen
Also for your consideration: Grace Floral Linen, Grand Lavender
SIT: The best way to keep the tradition alive is a modern twist. The White Villa Ballroom is the perfect pairing for a grandmillennial tablescape.
COTTAGECORE
TREND: The New York Times hailed cottagecore a “budding aesthetic movement,” and we agree. The philosophy belongs to a subculture of Millennials and Generation Z who curate to embrace the nostalgia of a bygone era via craftsmanship and slowing down to enjoy the sentiment. Finding charm and comfort at home with vintage is by no means new, but in the hustle and bustle of the modern age, it is a trend we hope to keep around. The idea of frolicking amongst fresh (never stuffy!) tablescapes filled with farm-to-table hauls and cutting garden florals is a moment we’ve seen even in the biggest cities. (Hello, Love Shack Fancy vibes!)
POV: The Charles Sadek Sevres Collection produced by the esteemed French porcelain manufactory highlights the essence of cottagecore, evocative of luxury enjoyed by nobles throughout the ages but now made even more accessible by rentals. Cherry-pick your favorite vintage finds to elegantly mingle with your personal style.
SET: Aruba Pink Damask Speciality Linen, Florentine Hot Pink Charger, Chelsea Scalloped Dinner Plate, Sevres by Charles Sadek Salad Plate in Blue, Cassie Flatware, Amber and Green Vintage Goblets, Stemless Champagne Flutes
Also for your consideration: Scalloped Acrylic Chargers (shown in Fuschia)
SIT: The Crossback Farm Chair is versatile enough for casual or formal dining. Whether in the dining room or a tented affair, it’s a winsome seat that asks you to rest and stay awhile.
COASTAL ALFRESCO
TREND: This is a trend we all adore–warmth, allure, and a generous moveable feast in the open air. Be it on the veranda, in the garden, or on the back porch, alfresco should be so seamlessly elegant it appears effortless. Add to it a coastal aesthetic (think the Mediterranean vibes of Amalfi, or say, a bright Palm Beach punch of color), and you have everything from citrus to seashells to inspire your next tablescape.
POV: The bottom four images take a coquillage approach, displaying a personal collection of seashells as part of the table’s story. The seaside object of desire work as an ornamental touch, inspiring coastal linens and sophisticated whites alongside ocean blues. If your vibe is more technicolor, hot pink accents reminiscent of an ocean sunset add rather than overwhelm, making layering the rest of your whites a breeze.
SET: (Blue Place Setting) Woodland White Speciality Linen, Mottahedeh Blue Lace Charger, Lenox Summer Radiance Dinner and Salad Plate, Marchesa Shades of Blue B&B, Cutipol GOA Blue + Gold Cutlery, Amber Water Goblet, Assorted Color Stemless Champagne Flute. (Pink Place Setting) Woodland White Speciality Linen, Florentine Hot Pink Charger, Chelsea Scalloped Dinner and Salad Plate, Coupe Blush B&B, Cutipol Rondo Matte Gold Cutlery
Also for your consideration: Marchesa Shades of Ivory, Metallic Fern
SIT: A seaside-inspired table can be luxurious or casual, but either way adheres to the fact that beauty is a fetching gesture. The Mid Century Denmark Chair carves the perfect silhouette while the Mila Chair offers a beguiling appeal.
READY, SET!
Ready for your refresh? Be sure to plan early for Fall tables and book holiday moments around the table to ensure quantities and desired delivery dates. Questions? We're happy to help.
