On the eve of a holiday, the question of the elegant decoration of the room, furniture and all accessories always arises. A beautifully folded napkin on the plate of each guest at the table will add zest to the overall decoration of the hall.
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Nuances of decorating a festive table
The decoration of the room for the celebration depends on what kind of celebration needs to be organized. Table setting and decorative interior items should correspond to the occasion.
There are several nuances that can help you when choosing napkins and how to fold them:
- a formal banquet in a luxurious hall, for example, a wedding, requires the presence of a variety of napkins, including expensive fabric ones, which can be made to order;
- for an event with a large number of guests who are not very familiar with each other, such as a corporate event, it is worth laying out cards with names on napkins;
- for seasonal holidays, you can choose themed napkins, for example, for New Year with images of Christmas trees, snow, etc., and for Halloween, look for options with pumpkins;
- a win-win option for any banquet is to choose napkins that match the tablecloth;
- It is very good to decorate the table using floral motifs. It always looks harmonious, especially in combination with napkins folded accordingly.
BY THE WAY! An interesting idea could be to make regular paper napkins with the logo of the company that is holding the corporate event.
Once the theme and the materials themselves have been chosen, the question arises of how to beautifully and originally fold napkins for the festive table.
Interesting ways to fold paper and fabric napkins
For festive events, it is not enough to simply place napkins on the table; you may need to fold them in a special way.
If the celebration is planned in the family circle, of course, you can simply use a napkin holder. They come in a variety of shapes and designs, casual and elegant. You can put extra napkins in a napkin holder, and decorate the place for each guest in a special way.
There are many ways to beautifully fold napkins for a festive table.
How to wrap a "Candle"
Candle folding is very easy to do. Even a child can do it. You need to roll a napkin into a tube, fold it in half and put it vertically in an empty glass or glass. Beige, pink, orange color of the material will contribute to even greater imitation of a real candle.
Folding in a "Christmas tree" pattern
Folding napkins in the shape of a Christmas tree is an ideal solution for the New Year's table. It is best to choose a green color for the material, so the composition looks more natural. If you put dragees or other candies on the Christmas tree napkin, it will look even more like a real Christmas tree. You will get an original decorative object.
BY THE WAY! For more originality, you can choose a color that is not typical for a Christmas tree, but, for example, blue or red. Such a tree can surprise the kids.
How to lay out napkins in a Lotus pattern
A delicate and beautiful lotus flower will look great if rolled from pastel colored fabric. It is a wonderful decoration for a wedding table.
ATTENTION! Complex multi-layer folding patterns are best done using fabric napkins. This will make the composition look more elegant and luxurious.
The Tulip Method
Laying out napkins in the shape of tulips will be a good solution for a meeting in a female team. White or pink will suit a young lady's birthday, and rich yellow - for a corporate party of accounting employees.
Folding variant "Rose"
A classic flower that is appropriate for any event without exception can be folded from paper and fabric napkins. Absolutely any color is also suitable. The material is rolled into several layers and then turned inside out in the shape of a flower.
How can you fold "Lily"
Lily is a noble flower that combines several meanings. In different cultures, it can symbolize life and death, purity and sinfulness. Therefore, it is important to make sure that the heroes of the occasion do not have superstitions or at least their uniform interpretation, so that napkins in the form of lilies do not upset anyone, but on the contrary, inspire with their refined appearance.
IMPORTANT! It is always worth paying attention to the color scheme. Each color has not only a decorative, but also a symbolic meaning.
"Crown"
Decorating the birthday boy's place with a festive crown is quite appropriate. This will emphasize the special status of the hero of the occasion on his birthday. At the same time, napkins for guests can be folded in some other way to add variety.
How to fold the "Heart" beautifully
Folding in the shape of a heart can decorate any romantic dinner, be it a first date or a wedding anniversary. The traditional red color will show passion and depth of feelings, and pink - all the tenderness of the partners to each other.
Fan Folding
A fan is a classic way to fold napkins. It can be seen in many restaurants and cafes. An inconspicuous but important detail for a business event, a friendly meeting or a family celebration, which brings its share of comfort.
"Butterfly"
A bow tie is an accessory worn at the most formal events. A napkin folded in this way will emphasize the importance of the event in a person's life.
IMPORTANT! To fold the material into a butterfly shape, you will also need a satin ribbon or a ring.
"Bunnies"
It is not so easy to fold a bunny from a napkin. But if you try and decorate a children's holiday table with such figures, then it will make the kids very happy. The bunny is also suitable for decorating an Easter table according to the Catholic tradition.
BY THE WAY! The Japanese art of origami teaches how to fold paper animal figures. Once you master it, you can surprise your guests at every holiday.
How else to decorate a festive table with napkins
It is not always necessary to resort to folding complex shapes. If you limit yourself to a given general color palette and choose a laconic design style, then napkins can be used to place cutlery or place cards with guests' names.
BY THE WAY! Origami masters fold not only flowers or figures from paper, but also assemble large compositions, such as bouquets, fruits or even various objects. This requires a lot of material, and scissors, glue or a stapler are often needed.
Decorating schemes with space for guest card
Cards with the names of the guests can be placed on napkins folded in a special way, in the form of a bag:
- Fold the material in four.
- Fold the two layers diagonally to form a pocket.
- Fold two opposite corners inward.
- Turn the composition over.
You can put a guest card into the resulting pocket or bag.
How to Decorate with a Napkin Ring
A special napkin ring will help you fold a napkin beautifully and easily. They are varied in design, there are the simplest options, and there are rings made of precious metals and stones, real jewelry. For rich and luxurious events, this is the most stylish design option.
Types of folding napkins for cutlery "Bag" and "Envelope"
You can wrap cutlery in a neat paper napkin bag. An alternative option is a rectangular envelope, in which you can also wrap knives and forks. It is not difficult at all to fold it, using the appropriate pattern. At the same time, the table setting will look much neater. This method of decoration is good for everyday lunches or dinners, as well as for a small holiday in the family circle.
Useful tips and recommendations for table setting
How to decorate napkins for a festive table is only part of the work on organizing a feast. It is necessary to pay attention to the cozy atmosphere of the holiday:
- arrange cutlery harmoniously and conveniently for each guest;
- try to avoid overly pretentious and overly simple decorative solutions;
- choose dishes and materials that will not cause discomfort to anyone;
- create a design that will suit the occasion.
There are many reasons for celebration. When organizing any event, you need to think through many things. In order for only pleasant emotions to remain from the celebration, it is important to pay attention to even the little things. Such a seemingly insignificant detail as a napkin can serve as a wonderful decoration for any table if you fold it in an original way.
VIDEO: How to make bunnies from paper napkins.
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