Easy Summer Table Decorations: Impressive Budget Ideas

Beat the heat by planning a summer dinner party. But if you don’t want to spend a fortune on decoration, we’ve got you covered! Let me show you how to create easy, stunning summer table decorations without breaking the bank. The summer tableware ideas will wow your guests with impressive creative ideas.

I’ve set my table in the greenhouse, but it would work equally well indoors and outdoors.

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Pinterest Challenge

Today’s Summer Table Decoration Ideas are part of a monthly Pinterest Challenge hosted by Cindy at County Road 407. The inspiration image for today comes from Hello Haley Home Decor.

If you are joining me from Wendy at WM Design House, welcome. I know you loved seeing Wendy’s Lemon Summer Tablescape. Be sure to follow the links at the end of my post for more inspiration.

Summer Tableware Ideas

First, when planning any dinner party, I begin by taking an inventory of what I already have on hand. If the table theme needs additional items, I immediately begin checking at thrift stores. If I’m not finding what I need, my next stop is a DIY project, and last but not least, I check Amazon.

Today’s Summer Tableware is a combination of foraged, DIY, Thrifted, and what I already have available. Nothing new was purchased. I hope you love it as much as I do.

Summer Table Decoration Ideas

Let me take you along as I choose the place settings and the centerpiece ideas. I’m using a combination of blues and greens for a soothing summertime table feeling.

The Place Setting

Let’s begin with what I have on hand that works with the inspiration theme. I have thrifted woven placemats similar to the inspired ones. In addition, I decided to use my vintage blue pottery dishes, which I’ve had for over 40 years. I topped them with white salad plates from HomeGoods from a few years ago. Next, I added white and green DIY Fringe Napkins and added a greenery ring topped with my recent DIY White Apples.

With the rustic setting, I wanted a little glam, so I included my acrylic and gold silverware. Blue cut-glass water goblets and clear wine glasses from thrift stores complete the table place settings.

The Centerpiece

The inspiration centerpiece is simple white bowls filled with greenery and white blooms. I wanted to gather some Queen Anne’s Lace to use with the wild ferns from our property. However, the recent rain damaged the blooms, so I added some fresh dill blooms instead.

I used three of my vintage milk glass vases and added two lacey ferns to the smaller containers. Since the table arrangement is in the greenhouse, I added a spritzer and copper watering can for a garden centerpiece vignette.

Budget Summer Table Decorations: Thrift Store Finds

I am always looking for great deals on thrifted tableware. Unique dishes, placemats or plate chargers, silverware, and glassware can be very inexpensive. I occasionally pick up plates or glassware at HomeGoods or other discount shops, but most of my tableware is thrifted.

Thrifted Finds For Summer Table Decorations

Decorating the summer table with unique finds gives it a creative flair. I have used the wine glasses on many of my tablescapes, which are still a favorite find. The blue cut-glass water goblets, which were only $5.00 for a set of six, had never been used and still had the Southern Living stickers on each one.

I passed by the woven plate chargers at a vintage mall in Wilmington. When I got home, I was browsing through a magazine and saw the exact ones featured on a lovely table. Thankfully, they were still there when I rushed back to the store. LOL

In addition, the wooden candlesticks and milkglass vases are inexpensive finds. I have several wooden candlestick holders that I have painted, either black or white, to use on my tablescapes. I also look for vintage brass candlestick holders and use a mix of patterns on many tables.

I hope you enjoyed today’s tablescape ideas.

Related Articles

Here are some related and similar articles:

• DIY Artificial Apples in Elegant White and Gold
• Easiest No-Sew Fringe Napkin Tutorial
• 20 Budget Summer Table Centerpiece Ideas
• Peachy Keen Summer Table Ideas

Pinterest Challenge Inspiration

I hope you enjoyed my simple budget tablescape. Now it’s time to see more inspiring table ideas. First, Michele at Thistle Key Lane shares her Easy Summer Whites Tablescape. Click each image below to see all the Summer tables.

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