Ask Bowdabra: I am hosting a dinner party and none of my dinnerware matches.

What do you do when none of your dinnerware matches and you are hosting a dinner party? First and foremost deep breaths, don’t stress about none of your dishes matching. Chances are your guests won’t even give it a second thought. Now lets get on our creative hats and use your mismatched tableware, to your advantage.

DinnerWare Questions

 

Take mismatching to a whole new level. Go out of your way to make sure nothing matches. Need some extra mismatched china? Visit flea markets, garage sales, and antique stores to pick up a variety of inexpensive tableware.

Garden PartySource: The Yellow Peonies

 

Detract from the mismatched plates with creative DIY table linens. Sew your own brightly colored cloth napkins and embellish with fabric paint.

Table LinensSource: Design Mom tutorial by My Growing Home

 

Mismatch the chairs along with the dinnerware. Take the mismatched look to chairs and add a collection of different styles, all at similar heights.

Source: The Antique Door

 

Design a central theme. Even though none of the plates match add some constant and similar colors. Notice the blues and yellows 0n the table, along with the little white owls at each place setting.

Central ThemeSource: Designer to Inspire Photo Credit: Manvia

Use vintage bottles for a tablescape. Vintage and mismatched bottles filled with flowers make a great tablescape for mismatched dinnerware.

TablescapeSource: Wedding Chicks

The most important thing to remember when hosting a dinner party is to enjoy yourself! Guests appreciate a relaxed host and a calm and inviting atmosphere.

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