Next Up

Set an All-Natural Spring Table for Your Outdoor Party

March 06, 2017

By: Brian Patrick Flynn

Follow Brian on:

Let a mix of live greens, organic texture and botanical shapes add springtime flair to your alfresco soiree.

Price and stock could change after publish date, and we may make money off these affiliate links. Learn more.

HGTV Spring House 2017: Living plants, organic textures on table

Photo: Flynnside Out Productions. From: Brian Patrick Flynn

Scroll For More Photos

1 / 10

Setting the Table for Spring

Hosting a warm-weather gathering? Use a theme that feels natural — nature! Delicate botanicals, fresh greenery and organic materials are a perfect fit for the new season.

HGTV Spring House 2017: Use natural focal points in outdoor spaces

Photo: Flynnside Out Productions. From: Brian Patrick Flynn

2 / 10

Fresh Focal Point

If you're going to set your spring gathering outside, then be sure to orient the furniture around a focal point. This will offer guests a common point of reference to help provoke conversation. Here, the setup for six is oriented near the swimming pool and the lush, green grass of the backyard.

Buy It Now

Limerick Stackable Dining Chairs

Holly & Martin Drop Leaf Table

HGTV Spring House 2017: Purple flower-shaped plates on outdoor table

Photo: Flynnside Out Productions. From: Brian Patrick Flynn

3 / 10

Soft Backdrop

A mix of light gray and white sets the perfect backdrop for a springtime table setting made up of vibrant garden tones.

Buy It Now

Holly & Martin Drop Leaf Table

Limerick Stackable Dining Chairs

HGTV Spring House 2017: Floral plate adds springtime charm to table

Photo: Flynnside Out Productions. From: Brian Patrick Flynn

4 / 10

Botanical Shapes

Add seasonal touches to your tabletop with botanically-shaped elements. The floral shape of the plate adds an unexpected pop of spring in a sculptural manner.

HGTV Spring House 2017: Eucalyptus sprigs for texture and scent

Photo: Flynnside Out Productions. From: Brian Patrick Flynn

5 / 10

Eucalyptus Sprigs

Bring garden texture and scent to the table with layers of eucalyptus. Once the party is over, the same sprigs can last in a vase for a week. Just be sure to cut the ends at a slight angle, and add fresh water every other day.

HGTV Spring House 2017: Living potted plants for outdoor centerpiece

Photo: Flynnside Out Productions. From: Brian Patrick Flynn

6 / 10

Potted Centerpieces

Buck the trend of fresh-cut floral this spring, and instead set a centerpiece that can be used long after the party ends. Here, a trio of potted lavender adds a seasonal scent to the table. With the right amount of water, these cuties can last through spring and into the summer.

HGTV Spring House 2017: Seagrass and bamboo outdoor place setting

Photo: Flynnside Out Productions. From: Brian Patrick Flynn

7 / 10

Mixing Textures

When setting a table for spring, pay as much attention to texture as you do color and shape. For the perfect mix of coarse and smooth textures, a white linen runner is added with a nubby seagrass charger and smooth bamboo flatware.

HGTV Spring House 2017: Pink flower-shaped plates with celery accents

Photo: Flynnside Out Productions. From: Brian Patrick Flynn

8 / 10

Tone-on-Tone Hues

Keep your color scheme consistent by layering a variety of accessories. Here, the celery-green accents of the flower-shaped plates are repeated in the lattice pattern seen in the linen napkins.

HGTV Spring House 2017: Tinted glasses can complement a color scheme

Photo: Flynnside Out Productions. From: Brian Patrick Flynn

9 / 10

Tinted Glassware

Paying extra attention to your glassware is a beautiful way to carry your spring color scheme throughout your table. Instead of clear glasses, mix tinted glass in the same tones as your overall palette.

HGTV Spring House 2017: Stackable white plastic outdoor chairs

Photo: Flynnside Out Productions. From: Brian Patrick Flynn

10 / 10

Stackable Seating

When space is at a premium, it's important to choose seating that's practical and easily stored away. Here, stackable plastic chairs are used since they're lightweight, easy to clean and can be stacked and stored in a closet in the off season.

Set an All-Natural Spring Table for Your Outdoor Party

Setting the Table for Spring

Fresh Focal Point

Buy It Now

Limerick Stackable Dining Chairs

Holly & Martin Drop Leaf Table

Soft Backdrop

Buy It Now

Holly & Martin Drop Leaf Table

Limerick Stackable Dining Chairs

Botanical Shapes

Eucalyptus Sprigs

Potted Centerpieces

Mixing Textures

Tone-on-Tone Hues

Tinted Glassware

Stackable Seating

Buy It Now

Limerick Stackable Dining Chairs

Related Pages