The short answer is yellow and green tones, eggs as décor and on the plate, and fresh spring flowers in a vase on the table. Keep the rest of the table setting simple, so the colours and the flowers get to speak for themselves.
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The Easter lunch brings family and friends together around the table, and a little décor makes the mood clear from the first glance. You don't need many things to make it look inviting. It's about choosing a few elements and giving them space.
In this guide, you'll get concrete ideas for colours, eggs, flowers and table settings, so you can set an Easter table that feels well thought out without being a hassle to make.
The short answer to what decorates the Easter table
An Easter table that works is built on three things: colours in yellow and green, eggs as décor or on the plate, and spring flowers in a vase. Choose a simple tablecloth or let the plates provide the colour, put out a couple of egg cups for the guests, and place a vase with fresh flowers in the middle of the table. Start with the colours, add the eggs, and finish with the flowers as the final eye-catcher, and you'll build the table in an order that's easy to follow.
When is Easter
Easter Sunday is the Sunday after the first full moon after the spring equinox, so the date changes from year to year. This means that every year you need to check the calendar again before planning the Easter lunch.
- Easter Sunday 2027 falls on Sunday 28 March 2027.
- Easter Sunday 2028 falls on Sunday 16 April 2028.
- Easter Sunday 2029 falls on Sunday 1 April 2029.
Mark the date in your calendar early, so you have time to plan both food and décor.
Colours for the Easter table
Yellow and green colours are among the common elements in Easter décor, and they're easy to combine with what you already have in the cupboard. Keep the palette simple: choose one or two main colours and let the rest of the table stay neutral, so the colours get to stand out.
- Citron stoneware plates give a clear yellow tone straight on the table.
- Appelsin porcelain plates add a warmer shade, if you want to mix it up.
- Plate del mar dolomite plates can be used if you'd rather keep it calm and let flowers and eggs provide the colour.
See more plates, if you're missing a set for the lunch.
Eggs and egg cups
Eggs are one of the elements that most often feature in Easter décor, and they work both as decoration on the table and as something the guests actually use. The shop has ceramic egg cups from Quail, and they can be put out at each place setting, so guests have somewhere to put the boiled egg, while the cups themselves are part of the décor.
Feel free to line up several egg cups next to each other on the table. It gives a calm, repeated look without you needing extra décor alongside it.
Read more about the setup in Ceramic egg cups: Start the day in style.
Tip: Place the egg cups close together in a straight row along the middle of the table, so they also work as table decor between courses.
Spring flowers in vases
Tulips and daffodils are among the spring flowers most often used in Easter decor, and they do the most for the table if you gather them in vases of different heights. A low vase in the middle of the table and a single tall vase at the end gives the table depth without blocking the view between guests.
- Leopard vase in stoneware, small, can be used for a single sprig or a couple of short stems.
- Panda vase in stoneware, small, works the same way and can stand close to its neighbour on the table.
- Cow wall vase in stoneware is an option if you'd rather use the wall behind the table instead of the table surface itself.
See the full range of vases, and get tips on keeping flowers fresher for longer in How to make tulips and cut flowers last longer in the vase.
Find more vases and table decor to bring the middle of the Easter table together.
See table decorTable setting for the Easter lunch
Once the colours, eggs and flowers are in place, all you need is the practical part: plates, napkins and dishes to serve the food in. Choose dishes that go well with the plates, so the table feels put together without you having to think about it for every course.
- Lemon dish in ceramic matches the lemon plates if you want to keep a consistent theme.
- Rainbow fish dish in stoneware can be used for cold cuts or fish and adds an extra pop of colour to the table.
See more ideas for the whole table setting in Table setting: How to set a beautiful table, or find what you're missing under table setting and serving dishes.
Frequently asked questions
How do you decorate the Easter table?
Build the table around yellow and green colours, set out egg cups at each place setting, and place a vase with spring flowers in the middle of the table. Keep the rest of the setting simple, so the three elements can speak for themselves.
What colours are used for Easter?
Yellow and green colours and light pastel shades are among the common elements in Easter decor. Choose one or two main colours, so the table doesn't become cluttered.
What should be on an Easter table?
Plates, napkins, egg cups for the guests, a vase with spring flowers and preferably a dish or two to bring the food together in. That's enough to make the table look well thought out.
When is Easter?
Easter Sunday falls on the Sunday after the first full moon after the spring equinox, so the date changes from year to year. Easter Sunday 2027 is the 28th of March, 2028 is the 16th of April, and 2029 is the 1st of April.
How do you decorate with eggs for Easter?
Put ceramic egg cups out at each place setting, so the eggs are both part of the table setting and used for eating from. Several egg cups gathered on the table give a calm, repeated look.
Which flowers suit the Easter table?
Tulips and daffodils are spring flowers often used for Easter decorations. Put them in vases of different heights to give the table depth.
Summary
An Easter table that works doesn't need many elements: yellow and green colours, eggs and egg cups, spring flowers in a vase, and a simple table setting with plates and dishes. Check the date for Easter Sunday in good time, so you can gather the things you're missing.
Read also
- Table setting: How to set a beautiful table
- Ceramic egg cups: Start the day in style
- Table decorations: how to build the table's centrepiece
- How to make tulips & cut flowers last longer in the vase
- Spring decorating: A fresh start for your home
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