Learn how to set a table, from a basic table setting, to an informal table setting for a casual dinner party, to a formal place setting for a holiday.

If you'll be hosting this festive season, get to grips with these tips for setting the perfect dinner table ...

A basic table setting is the go-to approach for weeknight family dinners or casual outdoor gatherings. You don’t need much, says Parker, and this is the least formal option.

Table settings will vary depending on the type of event and the food being served. Set up silverware and glassware so guests can work from the outside in and top to bottom. A floral centerpiece is ...

How to set a basic table A basic table setting is the go-to approach for weeknight family dinners or casual outdoor gatherings. You don’t need much, says Parker, and this is the least formal option.

Basic Table Setting The basic table setting, shown above, includes, as a minimum: a table mat; a plate (or plates if more than one course); the napkin either to the left of the plate, with a fork ...

Basic The basic table setting is what most of us would use for weeknight dinners (that don’t involve a TV dinner), or a weekend breakfast with the family.

Basic table setting 1. Picture the word “FORKS.” The order, left to right, is: F for Fork, O for the Plate (the shape), K for Knives and S for Spoons.

Set a table like a pro — and the Barefoot Contessa — by following Ina Garten's table setting tips and never stress about a tablescape again.

Table tips Use rentals. Unless you love your table legs or your rug, rent a floor-length tablecloth – and perhaps seat cushions, too, Anne Berman says. Repurpose items. Sascha Wolhandler lets… ...