Interior designer and the creative talent behind @thestylistloves, Marie Kargiotis, heads to Barossa Central to show us how to style the perfect entertaining area.
Comfortable, functional and stylish outdoor seating
Has your outdoor setting had its day? Now more than ever our homes have truly become our sanctuary, so this is the perfect time to update your outdoor furniture. A comfortable and stylish outdoor setting will also encourage you to spend more time outdoors – Barossa Mitre 10 has a great three-piece wicker set that’s perfect for intimate entertaining.
Stick to a colour scheme
Set the table with your favourite china, cutlery and glassware. Don’t be too precious about it all matching, just stick with similar tones to create a cohesive look. All white or soft earthy tones make it easier to pull together. This grey and beige speckled Ladelle tableware from Barossa Homewares pairs beautiful with the timber accents. Inject that feel of luxury with crystal glasses and ornate cutlery.
Add some greenery
I love adding a touch (or a big bundle!) of nature to every table setting. It’s a great way to injected colour and add dimension to the table. Real flowers or foliage bring a table setting to life. You can get creative with the vessel too.
Create ambiance
Fairy lights and candles set the scene and will take your table setting to the next level. Candles create such a beautiful ambience. If you want to be dramatic use larger candles in clusters or if you prefer delicate and soft ambient lighting tea lights and fairy lights are a good choice. Hurricane lanterns, like the ones available from Barossa Homewares, make a great centrepiece.
A winning antipasto platter
The Barossa is synonymous with wine, and what goes hand in hand with wine… cheese! Barossa Fresh Foodland has its own cheese room that stocks more than 150 individual cheeses from over 20 of the best local and international suppliers. When creating a cheese platter start with your selection of cheeses, add variations of crackers, then fill the spaces with a combination of fresh and dried fruit and nuts.
Styled to perfection
It’s the finishing touches to a table setting that can truly enhance a dining experience. I created this table setting with products from Barossa Central, sourcing items from Barossa Mitre 10, Barossa Home Living and Barossa Fresh Foodland. Soft neutral tones mixed with the relaxed feel that nature offers creates a soft elegant style that is both comfortable and relaxed.
All products can be sourced from Barossa Central
3 Murray Street, Nurioopta
08 8568 6000
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