Successful setting and decoration of the New Year's table is one of the most important moments in preparation for the long-awaited holiday. After all, a beautiful design can not only create a special cheerful and pleasant atmosphere, but also successfully emphasize the aesthetics of the prepared dishes.
The features of table setting for the New Year 2020 are radically different from the traditional design, because in this case the theme plays a special role. In 2020, the “queen” of the holiday will be the Yellow Pig, so the decoration must be done according to certain rules, the intricacies of which the reader can familiarize themselves with in this article.
What color should prevail
As mentioned a little earlier, in 2020 the patroness of the holiday will be the Yellow Pig. Considering that the pig is a rural resident, the style should be rustic with the addition of vanilla and beige colors.
When decorating the table and the room itself, it is necessary to focus on gray, brown, beige and yellow shades.
You can also add several elements of mustard and gold color, which will successfully emphasize and complement the overall decorating idea.
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There is always one irreplaceable detail in table setting with which you can implement a lot of creative ideas. Most of the proposed schemes combine two invaluable properties - simplicity of execution and bold, effective decor. It is absolutely not necessary to start with intricate origami, which is difficult to translate on fabric. To begin with, we can limit ourselves to colored paper napkins and succeed in beautiful table settings only because of how elegantly and voluminously we arrange the napkins on the napkin holders - as if in an elegant restaurant.
How to choose the right holiday accessories
Before you start decorating, you need to purchase all the necessary accessories and basic decoration elements. Because it is the seemingly insignificant little things that can give the New Year’s table and the entire room an incredibly festive, beautiful, cozy and cheerful atmosphere.
In fact, it is important to take this process seriously, since unsuccessful decoration can completely ruin the holiday, which everyone is waiting for with the hope of a real miracle and all the wishes made. So, how to choose the right accessories for the New Year's table in 2020?
Tablecloth
It is best to give preference to products made from cotton, silk and linen. It would be useful to decorate them aesthetically with the help of embroidered shirts and lace. As for the color scheme, it can be varied, but the most relevant colors will be red and yellow, which are a symbol of the upcoming holiday.
Before laying the selected tablecloth on the table, you need to wash it and iron it thoroughly so that everything looks perfect. In addition, you can use a special fabric track that lies directly in the central part of the table. In addition to the fact that it can protect the tablecloth from stains in case of spilled drinks, this addition looks very original and beautiful.
Napkins
In the Year of the Yellow Pig there should be no paper napkins, but only fabric ones, as they are not capable of creating a truly festive atmosphere. They will look ridiculous and stupid, spoiling the overall look of the table.
Ideal color options for napkins would be bright shades of orange, red, yellow, pink and brown, as well as white.
You can decorate all this beauty with small spruce branches, which can not only give the napkins lying on the table a special charm, but also fill the room with a pleasant New Year’s aroma.
Also, the elements of the Christmas tree can be decorated with small New Year's balls and sprinkled with artificial decorative snow, which can be purchased in the store.
Backlight
The lighting for the upcoming holiday on New Year's Eve should be dim, more like an intimate one. To do this, you need to buy candles, a few are enough, which will provide the necessary light and add their own “zest” to the overall decoration.
The best option would be handmade products. They can also be flavored if desired.
In addition, you should take care of purchasing candelabra, as they will significantly save space on the holiday table and, in addition, will create a cheerful atmosphere in their own way.
Well, of course, the main composition of any New Year is the Christmas tree, which can be placed in the center of the table. If it is too large, then you can decorate the central part with Christmas tree branches. Wildflowers, pine cones, nuts, and dried fruits can also be used as decoration.
New Year's table 2020: festive atmosphere in detail
Of course, the festive table for the New Year should not look like a New Year tree. But he must be smart. It is enough to focus on some details to create the atmosphere of a real winter holiday, which both adults and children look forward to all year. Special New Year's socks or mittens for cutlery, themed original napkin rings, decorative New Year's candles, tinsel and Christmas tree decorations are perfect for these purposes.
Don't forget to involve children in the process of decorating the table. Every child will enjoy this enjoyable activity and will help them spend the last hours interestingly before the New Year. The tablecloth is not the main attribute of the celebration, so it should not be the center of attention, but it must be clean and ironed; 20 to 40 cm of fabric can hang down along the edges. Serving, as a rule, begins with plates, then cutlery is laid out, and only then crystal or glass.
Napkins should contrast with the tablecloth; cloth napkins are placed on a snack plate; It is better to hide paper napkins in a corner under part of the plate or place them in a special napkin holder. Knives and spoons are placed on the right, forks on the left. All cutlery lies on the table with the convex side down. Place glasses and glasses on the right side of the plates. It is extremely important to adhere to one style when setting your New Year's table.
What should be the decorations for the New Year's table?
Drink bottles decorated with snowflakes and flowers will be an original decoration. While you can use your imagination during the design process, the overall aesthetic should not be too flashy or overcrowded.
The table and the external setting should be as natural as possible, so you need to use simple, but at the same time original decorations. Also, there is no need to crowd everything around with a large number of small elements. It is enough to put dried fruits, nuts and a small statue of a pig in some places.
In addition, candles of golden and yellow color, which can be placed in candlesticks decorated with original patterns or snowflakes, will be a wonderful addition. You can also use a saucer or glass filled with a small amount of acorns, twigs or fir cones as a base for a candle.
Table setting
The pig is a practical animal, preferring simplicity and comfort. You shouldn’t give up bright colors when decorating your holiday table, but you shouldn’t neglect simple, rustic notes either. A wooden table with candles and fir branches, plates with flowers, crystal glasses, a plain tablecloth and decorated napkins - Piggy will appreciate any effort to decorate the table, but only if a large amount of money is not spent on it. The symbolic animal of the coming 2020, values practicality, economy and ingenuity. Make napkins and decorations with your own hands, it will be appropriate and beautiful at the same time.
How to properly set the table for the New Year 2020
On New Year's Eve, every hostess should please her guests with an abundance of various treats, which is why it is best to place dishes in universal dishes.
Keeping in mind the rustic theme of 2020, hot dishes can be served in clay cocotte makers or pots.
Such a presentation will allow the dish to remain hot for a longer time, moreover, it looks original and fully corresponds to the required theme. To serve cold appetizers and dishes, it is better to use small ceramic plates and beautiful glass glasses. Do not forget that the dishes must be selected to match the features of the holiday menu. As for cutlery, they can also be decorated. Lace openwork napkins or plain linen towels are ideal for this.
Each cutlery should be placed with the convex side down, the tip of the knife should be directed towards the plate, and the fork should be with its tines facing up. As for the glasses, they must be placed in the order in which the drinks will be served.
The important thing is that they should not interfere with the use of cutlery. Next, you need to arrange the plates, the order of which directly depends on the type of dish and, of course, on the time of its immediate serving. The location of the plates relative to the edge of the table should not exceed two centimeters.
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There should be containers for spices on the table. It is best to place them in the very center so that each guest can easily reach them if necessary. The ideal option would be to select glasses that match the style of the rest of the dishes.
If simple glasses and glasses are used, then their aesthetics need to be complemented with New Year's rain. Don’t forget that glassware intended for drinks must be varied:
- small glasses are intended for serving strong wine and liqueurs (sherry, port, etc.);
- glasses with slightly curved and convex sides are used only for red wine;
- elongated tall glasses are used for white wine and champagne.
The final and no less important stage is decorating the dishes. There are a huge number of decorating options, and which one will be chosen directly depends on the preferences of the housewife herself and the general design style.
Interesting options for setting the New Year's table: choosing a festive tablecloth
A luxurious New Year's table begins with a magnificent and beautiful tablecloth. Be sure to buy a new tablecloth, bright and festive. The patroness of the year loves coziness and comfort, so give preference to textile tablecloths - cotton, linen. As for the size of the fabric, its edge should hang at least 25 centimeters on each side of the table.
An original and modern solution for setting the New Year's table is considered to be a runner or, as it is also called, a “path”. This design involves placing main courses, appetizers and salads in the center of the table. This is very convenient both in large companies and in a small circle of close people. The runner system will look great on a rectangular table. The photo below shows examples of setting the New Year's table using the “runner” system.
Setting a round table involves placing the main meat dish in the center and appetizers, salads and cuts around it. If the table is small, then do not place decorations, a vase of flowers, or figurines with the symbol of the year on it.
