My ideal tablescape is like something out of a Wes Anderson film: bright, colorful, and whimsical with just a touch of kitsch. I've always considered quiet luxury tables to be a bit boring and inelegant. However, this November, a candle-covered table for Kim Kardashian is making me rethink.
I got the Thanksgiving table decor idea from an Instagram post shared by Kim's florist, Jeff Leatham. He shared a stunning video of the socialite's birthday dinner in 2022, calling it 'minimalist chic at its best.' Despite my usual aversion to the style, I have to agree.
The stunning design takes simplicity as its central tenet. Each table is covered by a pretty cream tablecloth, with candles at varying heights arranged as a centerpiece. Gray stoneware plates add a natural element to each place setting. It's the ideal minimalist dining table decor.
Recreate Kim's Look at Home
These stunning dripless candles come in a pack of 36 to cover your entire long table. They are the ideal complement to a wooden dining setup.
Add dimension to your tablescape by alternating tall and short candles for a complex and stylish look. The wider shape allows you to create beautiful candlescapes.
A classic for a reason, this white porcelain dinner plate is an absolute essential for any supper party. They look fabulous with any flatware cutlery and colored napkins.
So, what works so well about Kim's birthday tablescape that it's completely changed my mind? For one, it feels very innovative. The lack of flowers on the tables makes a contemporary statement, causing the final design to feel intentional and creative rather than lazy.
Furthermore, the candles of different heights are a centerpiece that is eye-catching in its own right. Rather than traditional flower petals, the eye is drawn to flickering flames. These lights create a stunning contrast with the white fabric draped around the room, and the matte surface of the plates.
Though Kim's tablescape is beautiful as it is, I like that there are several different ways to replicate the look for hosting Thanksgiving. First, I would recommend purchasing a collection of different heighted taper candles and pillar candles (like these from Amazon) to recreate the centerpiece, and then from there, the world is your oyster. Kim opted for light neutral plates and a cream tablecloth, but a maximalist like me might make it slightly bolder with a colorful tablecloth. Add plates and utensils with a simple silhouette, to let the candles shine brightly. Suddenly, you have a Kardashian-worthy table.
Kim's simple table proves that when it comes to hosting, it's okay to think outside of the box. Oftentimes, bolder unexpected ideas will pay off.
