Modern Centerpiece Ideas

A vignette of orchids helps create an elegant and creative look. (Handout/TNS)

By Cathy Hobbs From Tribune News Service

There was once a time when a dining table centerpiece was traditional and fussy. These days, the trend is toward the more relaxed and what can function and appeal for everyday meals and entertaining.

Looking for centerpiece ideas? Here are some top Design Recipes tips.

Do’s

Do look for interesting bowls and vessels to display your decor.

A textured vessel helps create a rustic look. (Handout/TNS)

Do look to create a grouping or vignette. A set of three items often works well.

Do transition your decor. Experiment with rotating your decor depending on the season or occasion.

An organic wood element serves as an alternative to florals. (Handout/TNS)

Do consider reflective elements such as a mirrored element as a tray.

A tall arrangement with a mix of artificial florals and greenery is placed on top of a decorative tray. (Handout/TNS)

Try using real or dried fruits as decor elements. They not only add color, they’re relatively inexpensive.

Don’ts

Don’t use elements that are thematic or trendy.

Don’t be afraid to display a minimalist look.

A simple white bowl is filled with moss and succulents. (Scott Gabriel Morris/TNS)

Don’t overlook elements such as size and scale, especially when it comes to height.

An oversized vessel conveys a modern, industrial vibe. (Scott Gabriel Morris/TNS)

Don’t blend too many different colors and textures so as to not overwhelm.

Don’t ignore the power of greenery and florals.

A large, round vase filled with succulents creates a modern feel in a traditional space. (Handout/TNS)

Cathy Hobbs, based in New York City, is an Emmy Award-winning television host and a nationally known interior design home staging expert and short-term rental/vacation home designer with offices in New York City and The Hudson Valley. Contact her at [email protected] or visit her website at cathyhobbs.com. Copyright 2023 Tribune Content Agency, LLC.

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