Autumn Table Decoration Ideas

Words by Emilie Dock

The fiery golds and reds of Autumn spark a need to nurture, seeing us welcome friends and family to the table for hearty, home-cooked food. While fine wine, a mouthwatering menu and cosy interiors can certainly set the mood, a tablescape can instantly make a meal feel more special. So whether you’re hosting Halloween, Thanksgiving or a casual dinner party, take inspiration from our interiors stylist Alison Husbands’ tableware edits to make it the chicest of gatherings.

As a stylist for Harrods Interior Design, Alison Husbands creates bespoke table settings to suit every taste and occasion – find out more.

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Look 1: Chic and Moody

“For me, bringing autumn to the table means combining muted colours with a touch of warmth: rusts mixed with smoky blues. I also like to reference the season with a leafy aesthetic, be it through shapes, textures or patterns.”

On Autumn Centrepieces

"Add a focal point on your table with a vase filled with Autumnal flowers and foliage, such as foxglove, thistle, carnations and branches. Neill Strain Floral Couture on the Lower Ground Floor always has a stunning collection."

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Look 2: Fun and Eclectic

“I’d set this table for a casual lunch or informal dinner. The colours all stem from the Villeroy & Boch charger plate and the other pieces add contrasting patterns, creating a colourful, eclectic mood that references the season with ambers and golds.”

On Finishing Touches

"An autumn table isn’t complete without a few flickering candles."

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Look 3: Warm and Festive

“With navies and golds and uniformed patterns, this setting is perfect for a special occasion or a formal dinner party.”

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"If you're hosting a Halloween dinner party, add pops of copper to tap into the theme in an elegant, luxurious way."

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Our tablescaping service is available throughout the year for every type of occasion, whether you’re planning a formal dinner party, an alfresco lunch or an intimate dinner à deux.

Drawing on the wealth of luxury homeware brands at Harrods, our stylists will work with you to set the design direction, colour palette and finishing touches for your tablescape, involving you as little or as much as you’d like.

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