Creating a Pottery Barn Inspired Fall Tablescape

Confession:  I’m a Pottery Barn addict.

I absolutely love how they pull together all of the displays and vignettes in their stores and catalogs.

 They have a way of setting a table that is warm, cozy, rustic and welcoming.  Their style is casual, but elegant.

They speak my decorating language.

I tried to bring that style home to my own fall table this year by creating a Pottery Barn inspired fall tablescape.

To me, the four keys to achieving Pottery Barn’s style are:

Layers

Textures

Rustic elements

Varying Heights

 

I’ll show you what I mean:

I started out with a simple burlap table runner.  I made this one myself for a few dollars, but you can get one that looks just like it at Pottery Barn.

As you can tell, I didn’t iron my runner before putting it on the table.  I hate ironing and I figured after I put on all of the layers on the table, the wrinkles wouldn’t even be noticeable.  

Next, I added a few things of varying heights and textures.

You can see that I have a wicker basket filled with natural pumpkins, gourds and corn.  I also have a painted wooden stand (that contrasts the table color), a pewter candle stick, a glass hurricane, a and ceramic pumpkin and a small ironstone pitcher.  All of these different textures, heights and elements add immediate interest to the table. 

Next, I added pumpkins on top of the candle sticks for additional interest and then I started adding more layers with two inexpensive fall leaf garlands.

I just draped them across the table weaving throughout the different elements until it looked right. I also scattered a few individual leaves here and there.

 Then I added a few more layers with a faux painted pumpkin or two and some vintage zinc candle cups.

Next, came the plates, napkins, silverware and water goblets. 

 

If I had some, I would have added chargers under my plates — something either wooden, quilted or made of wicker.  But, I don’t have enough chargers, so the plates are simply set on the table.  Again, in layers…plates, salad plates, cloth napkins and soup bowls.

All of these layers and height work well in my dining room – especially because I have these high-back upholstered chairs, which can easily cover up center pieces or arrangements on my table.  

 

As you can see, the table display doesn’t have to be an exact replica to invoke the same feeling as the Pottery Barn tables.  By using similar elements and techniques, you can easily get the same effect at home.

To see more fall vignettes and learn how to create your own beautiful displays at home, be sure to follow these blogs this week: 

 

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