Romantic Tablescape Inspiration for Your Valentine's Day Dinner

Who needs to sit elbow-to-elbow with other couples at a restaurant when you can enjoy a beautiful atmosphere at home?

TREVOR TONDRO
Bright Beauty
Tabletop expert Kim Seybert loves bold color — and lots of it. "I want my guests to walk in, see the table, and know that the night is going to be special," she says.

JAMES CARRIERE
Casual Chic
Consider a low centerpiece — it's so much easier to chat when you can actually see each other.

JESSICA ANTOLA
Champagne Wishes
Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig, the founders of fashion house Marchesa, bring their red-carpet flair to this glamorous table.

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DITTE ISAGER
Luxe Layered Setting
Layering antique white place mats and a tablecloth adds "texture rather than warring colors or patterns," Padma Lakshmi says.

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LUCY SCHAEFFER
Pretty in Purple
Who knew pastels could be so bold? Liz O'Brien sets a romantic table on a field of soft purple.

JOHN GRANEN
Big Bouquet
Heather Christos added a lush centerpiece and shades of red and pink to make this table more festive.

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Joseph Rey Au
Lovely Linens
Use the holiday as an excuse to indulge in the gorgeous cloth napkins and placemats that would otherwise be too fancy for everyday use.

Creative Centerpiece
Unexpected elements bring interest to the understated plates and silverware in this cozy tablescape.

Modern Love
Gemstone hues soften this unusual bold setting. "The graphic black-and-white stripes are surprising against the muted jewel-tones," designer Oliver M. Furth says.

Metallic Magic
Silver accents glimmer in the candlelight (same for colorful glass), creating a lovely glow.

STEPHEN KARLISCH
Exotic Elegance
A range of racy red hues bring drama to this intimate table setting.

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Kelly Stuart
Bring on the Candles
A classic candelabra is an instant centerpiece that completely changes the tone of your tabletop.

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