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Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to get creative with a love-themed tablescape.
Whether you’re decorating an intimate table for two on 14 February or hosting a Galentine’s dinner party for your friends, Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to create a romantic tablescape.
There are so many ways to add a touch of romance to a table, whether it’s with heart-shaped plates, rose-tinted wine glasses or table linens in pink and red hues.
Candles are, of course, a must. Tapered candles will set a romantic mood, while scented candles will infuse the room with a gorgeous scent – we suggest opting for moody floral notes.
For a more tongue-in-cheek vibe, there’s plenty of slogan ceramicware – including mugs, plates and bowls – that will remind your partner how you feel about them on Valentine’s Day and every other day of the year.
We’ve found some seriously stylish Valentine’s Day tableware that will set a romantic and loving mood. Used together, they create the ultimate Valentine’s Day tablescape, but individually these pieces can be used all year round, too.
John Lewis heart-shaped fine china side plate
With its je t’aime slogan and heart motif border, this decorative plate was made for the day of love. At 22.5cm, it’s on the larger side for a side plate, making it the ideal size for a small main or dessert.
French Connection terracotta pink handmade wine glasses, set of four
Coloured glassware is a trend that hasn’t gone anywhere, so while these rose-tinted wine glasses will look great for Valentine’s Day, you’ll continue to use them all year round. If you fall in love with the handmade bubble glass style, they’re also available as a set of four tumblers.
Shop French Connection terracotta pink handmade wine glasses at Next, £45
Damson Madder ruffle place mats, set of two
Damson Madder, purveyor of all things cool, has extended its exceptional style to homeware and these red and white gingham placemats will provide the ultimate focal point for any Valentine’s Day or Galentine’s table. With contrasting pink trim and ruffle edges, you’ll never want to put these stylish placemats away.
Anna + Nina 'I love you' ceramic breakfast plate
Anna + Nina’s slogan ceramics are highly covetable, and the ‘I love you’ plate is the perfect addition to your Valentine’s Day tableware. To really drive the message home, complete the set by purchasing the matching mug and cereal bowl, too.
The White Company small Porto heart dishes, set of three
These heart-shaped ceramic ramekins will prove themselves highly useful, on Valentine’s Day and every other day of the year. Not only are they great for decanting olives, dips and nibbles, they’re also oven-proof so they can even house individual pies and crumbles. So sweet!
Shop The White Company small porto heart dishes, set of 3, £30
Heather Evelyn 'You’re the one that I want' candles, set of two
Adorned with the classic line from the musical Grease, a pair of Heather Evelyn candles makes a perfect finishing touch for any romantic table setting. Pop them in contrasting candle holders for a pop of colour, or keep things classy with silver or gold tones.
Shop Heather Evelyn you’re the one that I want candles, set of 2 at Bod & Ted, £14
Hot Pottery cranberry salad bowl
If a piece from Hot Pottery’s now-iconic splatter range has been on your wish list for a while, treat this Valentine’s Day as the perfect excuse to finally make that purchase. The salad bowl is generous enough to house roast spuds or any other side dish – and when you’re not dining, use it as a fruit bowl so you can admire it all the time.
Oliver Bonas 'Bloody love ya' speckle ceramic mug
Looking for a Valentine’s Day gift that will also make a handy addition to your Valentine’s tableware collection? Oliver Bonas’s slogan mug says everything you want it to and will remind your recipient just how much they’re loved every time they recaffeinate.
Shop Oliver Bonas bloody love ya speckle ceramic mug, £12.50
Anthropologie Apothecary 18 floral peony blush boxed candle
Fill the air with the fresh and floral scent of peonies with Anthropologie’s scented candle. Housed in a stunning glass jar adorned with a botanical-inspired design, the fragrance combines notes of lemon, blackcurrant and peony with a touch of pimento, sueded woods and musk.
Shop Anthropologie Apothecary 18 floral peony blush boxed candle, £32
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