Spring Tablescape Trends

Enjoy this post sponsored by Hive. 

Whether you are a seasoned chief stewardess or an aspiring greenhorn in the interior world of yachting, we all need inspiration.  This spring tablescapes should be warm and inviting as well as complement our coastal surroundings. Mixing colors, textures, and incorporating natural elements are key. We’ve compiled our top tips to help keep your tablescapes inspired and on trend this spring.

Tip 1: Use Elevated Pieces

With a floral masterpiece as the focal point of a table, it’s important to keep the additional decor pieces elevated and classic.  We as stewardesses have long waited for the day that beach sand and glass beads on the table are out of trend. That day has finally arrived. It’s becoming more common to see less flair on the table and to allow the carefully curated pieces themselves to impress the guest.

 

“Formal dining has evolved to more playful and inviting tablescapes. We created an elevated coastal look by mixing traditional pieces such as our Herend with slightly more casual pieces such as our TISH NY placements. We used Raynaud Limoge and Anna Weatherly for our Dinnerware and paired it with William Yeoward crystal glassware and Michael Aram flatware. We pulled color from the dinnerware to create a show stopping floral centerpiece with pops of the new 2024 color of the year, Peach Fuzz,”– Liz Nooney of HIVE

Tip 2 – Tap into Trends

Emerald and elevated earth tones are being used in current fashion trends and can serve as inspiration for your tablescapes. For example, on the aft deck, we used the greenery that is naturally abundant in the Caribbean to complement the accents in the China border and glassware. We are keeping the main color scheme a variety of teak tans and browns on napkins, flatware, and placemats.

 

Tip 3 – Keep Things Light

Using candles (flame and battery operated) has been a staple in table and yacht decor for lighting and fragrance. Today though, we see alternative lighting options with the emergence of rechargeable battery table lamps and fragrance diffusers. Keeping the luminosity and fragrance balanced with the setting of the sun and blooming of evening florals is a delicate balance.

 

Tip 4: Precision Placement

With so many pieces being pulled for service to place around the boat and on the table, it helps to refer to the essential “rules of thumb” we learn in table setting. Not only do we save time when we have these principles of placement mastered, we also create a symmetrical and cohesive wow factor for the guests. Guests may not immediately take note of the way the utensils are spaced from one another, but when the eyes scan the table at first glance, there will be a flow that elevates the ambiance.

 

Tip 5: Polished to Perfection

It should go without saying that a fingerprint can ruin a glass of wine.  White gloves don’t just look nice when setting the table, they protect the fine crystal and silver finishes of the gorgeous tableware’s. When you are serving a 30-year-old scotch or even a glass of fresh orange juice, there is something magical about the way the light passes through the surface of the vessel it’s being poured from.

We encourage you to use local & fresh elements where possible and having a sophisticated and luxurious place setting as a base will elevate all your creativity. The elements you’ve seen here today are customizable and can be mixed and matched to create numerous different settings so that each meal service is unique. The options are endless and allow individuals to add their personal flair.  As spring approaches and the Caribbean season begins, let your creativity bloom and the yacht become a vessel for unforgettable moments in a sea of elegance.

Everything pictured here was graciously provided by the Hive Collective for inspiration. HIVE Boutique, renowned for its luxury tableware and decor, takes center stage in our journey to create an inspired and on trend tablescape. The HIVE team have curated a selection of elegant tablescape pieces that effortlessly capture the essence of maritime charm.

 

 

 

Hive is your one-stop shop for styling your yacht. From full design service to elevating your tablescapes, Hive has it all! Hive For Yachts provides high quality products and service to our coastal community whether you are an owner, crew or a designer.

Collections used: Chilewich placemats, Beatriz Ball melamine plates & serving pieces, Les Ottomans napkins and bold acrylic glasses and dispenser. William Yeoward Sauvignon Blanc wine glass and champagne flute; Ercuis Caviar Demitasse spoon and dish. Zafferano Poldina Pro Mini Table Lamps with a green accent shade. HIVE also offers a distinctive line of diffusers by NEST.

Click here for more photos of these stunning tablescapes and information on the Hive Collective and Hive for Yachts.

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