10 products that will make your summer table photo-worthy

You’ll be snapping pictures all summer long, so make sure your home-cooked meals and outdoor place settings look stunning.

By Jennifer Zeleski • Posted June 17, 2020 at 4:34 p.m.

Photo courtesy of Anthropologie

Spending more time dining at home gives you the perfect excuse to update your tableware. With summer kicking off, here’s a handful of products that will make your season’s table look picture-perfect.

ceramic bowls blue, green, yellow and black with salad — *Photo courtesy of Anthropologie*

With a simple yet island-like design, these multicolored bowl sets are perfect for summer salads, sides and more. // Old Havana Grain Bowls, Set of 4, $72; Anthropologie

fruit bowl with kiwi apricot and other fruits on bowl — *Photo courtesy of Anthropologie*

Perfect for holding your fresh produce or the picnic’s fruit salad, this summery, brightly colored bowl will liven up any table it’s placed on. // Market Bamboo Melamine Serving Bowl, $24; Anthropologie

metallic blush rose gold wooden tray with white tea cup and gold spoon — *Photo courtesy of West Elm*

Don’t stress about carrying all of those wine glasses or a perfectly arranged charcuterie board. This metallic tray is useful and Instagram-worthy, and is sure to shine in the sunlight. // Lacquered Wooden Tray, Blush, $24.99; West Elm

white marble tray with gold legs bread and butter — *Photo courtesy of West Elm*

Whether you’re serving different types of cheese and sparkling wine, or delicious desserts at the end of the night, this marble and brass board is perfect for serving and styling through the season. // Marble & Brass Footed Board, $14,99; West Elm

target gray and white table runner — *Photo courtesy of Target*

With the summer breeze, a tablecloth might be a little unwieldy, but this simple table runner adds just enough class and style for the whole season. Plus, its neutral color can be matched with just about any dishes or silverware you have. // Striped Gray Runner, $22.99; Target

light blue napkins four pack target — *Photo courtesy of Target*

Forget getting out that roll of paper towels. Add some neutral tones to your table (and help the environment!) by placing out these reusable, stylish napkins. // PomPom Design Napkins, Set of 4, $47.99; Target

placemat with flowers pink green blue and purple flowers — *Photo courtesy of Target*

Place mats are a simple way to protect your table and dress it up when hosting a dinner party, and these are just playful enough to be appropriate for any crowd. Plus, their accent colors are perfect for pairing with gold utensils and more. // Spring Placed Floral Placemat White – Threshold, $4.99; Target

glass pitcher with wooden table and glass highball glass and old fashioned glass — *Photo courtesy of Pottery Barn*

If you have a plan to serve pre-mixed cocktails to the adults, or even freshly squeezed lemonade to the kids, this hammered glass pitcher is a beautiful statement piece that can do it all. Plus, there’s drinking glasses to match too. // Hammered Carafe, $35.50; Pottery Barn

four gold cheese knives — *Photo courtesy of Pottery Barn*

It’s hard to resist serving a photo-worthy cheeseboard these days, so make sure to dress up your cutting board or serving plates with these gold utensils. // Luna Cheese Knives, Set of 4, $31.50; Pottery Barn

A summer table can’t truly be complete without fresh-cut flowers or a picturesque plant. Show off your horticulture skills by displaying a small plant or succulent in this planter, and it will liven up your table’s style for the whole season. // Zea Mini Blush Footed Planter, $5.95; Crate&Barrel

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