Colour is your key ingredient

Autumn is a time to embrace darker colours (much like we do with our wardrobes) and there is no better way to do this than with a richly hued tablecloth. Think of it as the foundation to your dining table scheme – a statement of intent, if you will. Our premium cotton Paisley Tablecloth comes in a stunning deep red, an earthy green and a rich blue. For something equally luxurious and just as impactful, consider our soft linen Colaba Woven Stripe Tablecloth with its bold bands of colour.

Keep the candles burning

You can never have too many candles, especially at this time of year. A family roast on a grey Sunday is immeasurably improved when bathed in warming pools of candlelight. The key is to be generous with your candlesticks whether by arranging them in clusters or lining them up along the length of your table so that everyone feels included. Our Silk Road collection features three distinctive designs: the artisanal San Pedro Glazed Candlestick which has a reactive glaze meaning each piece is unique; our Rattan and Brass Candlestick which provides tradition  with a twist; and our Pumpkin Candlestick – a tablescaping hero piece – which adds instant character to your table.

A side serving of character

A well-dressed table should always feature one or two talking point points – carefully chosen items, like our Pumpkin Candlestick, which delight or amuse – as these will add character and a sense of fun. For example, this season, we’ve also designed a set of Droplet Tumblers where the bottom of each glass incorporates a boldly coloured ball in red, green or blue. Equally, our Banda Wooden Cutlery, hand-carved from mango wood provides an artisanal touch and is wonderfully tactile.

Why not decorate with real pumpkins and gourds? These sweet little chaps are just perfect for adding even more charm to your table!

Layer like Birdie

It’s a signature part of our design process that we create palettes and patterns that will effortlessly mix and match. We do this because we believe that the best-dressed tables (or sofas or beds) are those that are lovingly layered. An easy way to embrace this for autumn would be by using a mix of colours from our Paisley Napkin collection, take the green and red for example, and combine them with our blue Paisley Tablecloth. For a bolder look you might layer the Colaba Woven Stripe Napkins or Ladder Stripe Napkins with the red Paisley Tablecloth. The joy of layering is that you can create a different tablescape for every occasion.

Explore textures

Remember that texture is as important as colour when styling your dining or kitchen table. We’re particular fans of woven seagrass for its tactile, artisanal feel and this season have introduced deeply coloured Dilari Seagrass Placemats and Dilari Seagrass Vases that are certain to elevate your autumnal tablescape. Both are also designed to seamlessly coordinate with our Silk Road table linens. However, our hero textural pieces for autumn, and something that no lunch, dinner or party should be without, is our Mendong Tray set. Handwoven with coordinating geometric patterned bases, this stacking trio of trays will look stunning on your table – and you’ll appreciate the small one for your morning-after coffee in bed too.

Ready to bring your autumn table to life?

Explore our Autumn/Winter dining and accessories collection from The Silk Road for pieces that add warmth, style, and a touch of surprise to every gathering.

From elegant tableware to decorative accents, there’s something to help you create memorable moments with family and friends this season.