Hosting styles reflect our evolving preferences, and this year, four major trends add fresh sophistication, as well as consciousness, to the gatherings we’ll have. Welcome!
BY: STEPHANIE NASS
Hosting trends this year are marked by a conscious effort to blend style with sustainability and to embrace classic elements like silver and bows. The shift toward quiet luxury reflects a desire for sophistication without obvious extravagance.
By incorporating these trends into events, hosts can create memorable experiences that resonate with the values of the modern era.
Sustainability:
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One of the key trends in welcoming guests is sustainability. As global awareness of environmental issues continues to rise, individuals are increasingly opting for eco-friendly practices in various aspects of their lives, including hosting events. Now more than ever, paper plates and napkins are out. Reusable long-lasting
tableware is in.
Dozens of antique stores on South Dixie Highway in West Palm Beach resell handcrafted tableware that has already proven its ability to endure. Moreover, you can find an extra-special curation of vintage at Danielle Rollins’ showroom. Finally, Pioneer Linens has a selection of Yves Delorme tea towels that eliminates the need for the constant use of paper towels.
Silver:
This lustrous metal is having a moment in design, but especially within the realm of hosting. After years with gold in the spotlight, silver flatware, vases, and plate details are everywhere.
This metallic tone feels fresh and clean. There’s so much silver at Mary Mahoney, but I especially love the Lappas flower vases/candlesticks and Ercuis petits fours stand.
Bows:
Lately, bows have become a popular design element in party aesthetics. They add a playful and whimsical touch to decorations, invitations, and even attire. Whether incorporated into chair covers, napkin rings, or gift wrapping, bows bring a sense of celebration and festivity to the occasion.
This trend is about embracing the art of gift-giving and elevating the overall visual appeal of the event with charming and decorative bows. To partake in this trend, put on your slippers from Hive or add a bespoke bow from LoveShackFancy to your dining room.
Quiet Luxury:
This is a trend that emphasizes understated elegance and refined simplicity. Instead of flashy displays,
hosts are opting for subtle sophistication. Quiet luxury can be conveyed with muted color palettes, high-quality materials, and attention to detail in every aspect of the event.
The Kemble Shop has beautiful handmade place mats. For intimate weeknight dinners, a durable cotton napkin is perfect, and for more formal dining, hand embroidered linen is best.
