The New Year is the most long-awaited, fabulous and magical holiday, which is expected not only by children, but by many adults. Each hostess is preparing for the New Year's celebration with special inspiration and awe, trying in every way to please the patroness of the year, coming up with an interesting New Year's menu, table setting, creating culinary masterpieces.
The upcoming 2019 promises to be bright, rich and memorable. So that the symbol of the year, the Yellow Earth Pig should be satisfied and favored all our undertakings and dreams, it is important to meet him correctly. The mistress of the year loves to be the center of attention, prefers quiet celebrations, so it is important to meet the coming year with family and close friends.
The best shades for serving the New Year's table 2019
In the coming year, it is important first of all to decide on the color scheme in which the New Year's table will be decorated. Do not overdo it with shades, it is best to use 1-2 colors.The traditional colors of the New Year's holiday are red-gold, gold, silver, green colors. It should take into account the preferences of the hostess in 2019. Yellow Earthen Pig loves red, brown, yellow, light green in color.
Christmas table setting 2019 in red
Red color is an absolute favorite of the New Year celebration, so it must be present in the design of the festive table. It is important to feel that fine line between beautiful serving and excessive stiffness. Do not force the New Year's table with red dishes, candles and red napkins. Focus on the contrast, cover the table with a red tablecloth, put white dishes, wine glasses with white trim and gold decoration, napkins with red, but not a solid print.
Red color is a great match with gold and white. Show your imagination, “play” with flowers and you will definitely get a luxurious composition.
Christmas table design 2019 in gold / yellow color
As is well known, the Yellow Earth Pig prefers gold and yellow tones. Golden color looks both luxurious and peaceful. At the same time, the golden color is very complex in design and requires attention to detail. For example, you should not combine it with dark shades. The best option would be to combine gold with white or cream.
Christmas table setting do it yourself in light green / green
Green is another traditional color of the New Year celebration. The festive table setting in green and light green will be a concise continuation of the main decoration of the celebration - the New Year tree.
Unleash imagination, cover the table with a green tablecloth, place green glasses and plates on it, complementing the serving with decorative Christmas trees in the center of each dish. This design also needs a contrast of colors, so combine green accessories with light colors.
Interesting options for serving the New Year's table: choose a festive tablecloth
The luxurious New Year's table begins with a magnificent and beautiful tablecloth. Be sure to get a new tablecloth, bright and festive. 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 down on each side of the table for at least 25 centimeters.
Original and modern solution for serving the New Year's table is considered a runner or as it is also called the “walkway”. This design implies the location of the main dishes, 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 system runner will look great on a rectangular table. The photo below shows examples of serving the New Year's table on the “runner” system.
Astrologers advise to meet the New 2019 at the round table, as this form ideally repeats the natural shape of the Pig. If there is such a table in your house, be sure to use it for a New Year's celebration.
Laying a round table involves the location in the center of the main meat dishes and snacks, salads and cuts around it. If the table is small, then do not place on it decorations, a vase with flowers, figurines with the symbol of the year.
New Year's table setting 2019: choose napkins
Napkins - a very necessary detail of the New Year's table. They should be not only beautiful and aesthetic, but also practical. Do not stint on high-quality fabric napkins with gorgeous rings as a decor.
Paper napkins also will not lose their relevance at the upcoming celebration, but you should not choose simple white options. Choose napkins in tune to the tablecloth, with thematic design.
Trend of New Year's celebrations in recent years - cloth napkins folded in an unusual way. Take a look at the serving options below. This decor of the New Year's table will be very popular with guests who appreciate the hostess’s efforts.
Christmas tableware for serving the table
Arguing about serving New Year's table, can not be said about the dishes. For the celebration, as a rule, the most expensive and beautiful service is used. Putting dishes on the table, remember that it should be perfectly clean, without chipped edges, cracks and scuffs. It is necessary to set the table for as many people as invited.
If the celebration takes place in a narrow family circle, then perhaps the entire set of forks, plates and spoons is not required. But if you want to impress the guests, then prepare for each:
- a large serving plate for snacks and hot
- spoon for the first course
- forks for snacks and seafood
- table-knife
- glasses for water
- Glasses for red and white wine, champagne
According to the rules of serving, the knives are placed on the right side of the plate with the cutting side inwards, the forks and spoons - on the left with the convex side down.
Decorative design of the New Year's table 2019
The completeness of any composition gives details that at first glance seem insignificant. Christmas-tree decorations, beads, branches of coniferous trees, winter berries, rowan berries, cloudberries, and cranberries are used to decorate the Christmas table. Remember - accessories should not be much, they should not interfere with guests.
In fact, it does not matter how your table setting meets fashion trends, because the main thing is to set the New Year's table in a great mood. Even if the plates and cutlery are not placed according to all the rules of etiquette, the most important thing is the relaxed and fun atmosphere in the circle of the closest people.
