A time for holiday cheer, and family, the Christmas season is among the many festivities centred around a table of indulgent food. During this time, savouring a feast with our loved ones is a long-held tradition. No matter the occasion, no gathering is complete without breaking bread. To elevate your dining experience this festive season, we delve into the world of tablescaping: the art of setting a table in a visually appealing and functional way. “Tablescaping is not merely about setting a table. It's about creating an ambiance, a mood, an experience that elevates the entire dining occasion, and curating an atmosphere where every element of the table reflects thoughtfulness and intention, thus deepening the connection between the host and the guests,” shares Krsnaa Mehta, founder and design director, India Circus. To transform your tables, we’ve got experts to share tips and tricks to help you curate the ambient sensory dining experience that your guests will applaud and cherish for days to come.

5 basic elements of tablescaping

Before you start setting up your table, there are some fundamental elements in tablescaping that you must familiarise yourself with. These work together to create a visually appealing and functional dining setting that are central to all occasions. Mehta outlines five key elements below: