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May 24, 2018

Tropical Dinner Party Decor

Disclosure: this post is sponsored by JOANN, all opinions and creative content is my own.

There are so many great summer decor trends happening this year, from modern lines to oversized tropical greens and throw in some coastal vibes. All things that I love and happen to fit right in with my personal style! I am so excited to decorate for summer this year. The other day I headed to my local JOANN store and got a little giddy with all my fun finds from their coastal and spring collections. Today, I’m showing you my black and white tropical dinner party decor that’s perfect for everyday or a nice night with friends.

Black and White Tropical Dinner Party Decor

Whenever I’m putting together a new design, whether it’s a vignette or a tablescape, I gather all my supplies first and then start playing! If you don’t know where to start than pick a color theme and gather all the items that fall into that. Start playing around until it feels right. And sometimes it takes time!
Black and white summer party decor! This tropical dinner party decor is a modern take on a fun summer theme!

This summer table decor can be used for a casual dinner with friends or elaborated on to become a big classy coastal themed dinner party. My goal for this table is also to show you how you can still use black and white table decor and still make it feel like summer with just the right touches. So let’s dive into the details. Black and white decor with pops of greenery! This cute summer table decor is easy to put together even with a DIY table runner!

DIY Pom Pom Table RunnerBlack and white tropical dinner party decor complete with a DIY boho table runner and pops of tropical leaves.

A patterned table runner is sometimes what you need to weight down your design. This busy black and white tropical print sets the tone for the look of the table. I found this Nate Berkus fabric at JOANN and I was SO excited because it is exactly what I had envisioned for the table. I turned it into this DIY table runner with little pom pom trim that’s all the rage right now.

Black and white summer table setting with pops of greenery!

TURN A MIRROR INTO A CENTERPIECE

Create a centerpiece using a mirror and vase filled with greenery! A great tropical look for your summer table. For the centerpiece I picked up tons of fun finds from JOANN. This is one of those times when it’s good to think outside of the box and see how you can use interesting pieces together. I stumbled upon this driftwood mirror and just loved the wood tone. I knew I wanted to use it in the design so I turned it into a tray for a centerpiece. I topped it off with this hammered vase and faux greenery.

Summer table settings are all about layering! Start with a charger full of texture and and add contrasting plates. For the place settings it’s all about layering! Start with texture, add a basic white plate with an accent color on top and nice napkin. For the little place setting tags, I founds these pre-made tags at JOANN and tied them together with a bit of leather ribbon. You could hand write individual names on here or on the underside. Or even a sweet little message.

Tropical Table Decor Accessories
A modern approach to tropical dinner party decor! This black and white tropical table runner with pom pom trim is everything. Love all the coastal elements worked into this

I wanted to add a little height to the table, so I picked up a few of these modern looking plant stands and turned them into baskets for food! I like how it added dimension and I can still use them as planters later on!

Just like decorating a full room, it’s the details that really pull the look together. I added a few of these cement candle holders, because I can never stray away from a few industrious touches! And to give it even more of a coastal feel, I added just a few of these white ceramic sea urchins throughout the table. They would also look really cute in a vase or bowl too!

If you are looking for more summer decor and craft ides, check out JOANN on Instagram and Joann.com!

Pin For Later!Impress your guests with this tropical dinner party decor at your next summer dinner party. This black and white tropical decor is perfect those who love chic modern decor but still want to have fun!

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About Taryn Whiteaker

Hi! I’m Taryn! The voice behind Taryn Whiteaker Designs. I launched this brand over 11 years ago when I became a stay-at-home mom. What started as a small craft and mom blog eventually grew into a full time design and DIY site. My goal has always been to inspire others (especially women!) with design ideas, DIY tutorials, entertaining ideas and give you the tools you need to complete them yourself!

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  1. Ivory says

    May 26, 2018 at 3:39 pm

    Wow, niceeeeeee! I love it, love it, love it.

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    • Taryn Whiteaker says

      June 3, 2018 at 9:19 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  2. Marsha says

    May 28, 2018 at 6:18 pm

    I am so excited to see the same black and white leaf fabric you used in your runner that I also purchased to make into either a table topper or several runners too. I haven’t sewed it yet. I am still in the planning stage but had intended to use bright lime green with it. You have captured the modern tropical feel perfectly. I love your use of the driftwood mirror and ferns. So very lovely.

    Reply
    • Taryn Whiteaker says

      June 3, 2018 at 9:19 pm

      Oh! Thank you so much for sharing and thanks for the sweet comment.

      Reply

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