Black White And Green For A Striking Table

Black White And Green For A Striking Table

A monochrome table setting with natural green accents works equally well for a quiet weekday lunch or a dinner with guests. Here is how to build the look with a few well-chosen pieces for any Maltese dining table, however compact.

Start with a confident black and white base

A striking table setting often begins with a simple decision on cutlery and crockery, letting black and white do the heavy lifting before anything else is added. IKEA's TILLAGD cutlery set brings this contrast to the table with its stainless steel finish and clean, modern lines, sold as a 24 piece set that covers a full table setting without needing to mix and match. For Maltese homes where storage is often tight, having one complete, coordinated set rather than several odd pieces makes laying the table, and clearing it away again, far simpler.

Start with a confident black and white baseStart with a confident black and white base
TILLAGD 24-piece cutlery set, brass-colourTILLAGD 24-piece cutlery set, brass-colourTILLAGD cheese knife, set of 4, brass-colourTILLAGD cheese knife, set of 4, brass-colourTILLAGD cake/dessert fork, brass-colour, 13 cm, 4 packTILLAGD cake/dessert fork, brass-colour, 13 cm, 4 packTILLAGD 3-piece serving utensil set, brass-colourTILLAGD 3-piece serving utensil set, brass-colourTILLAGD coffee spoon, brass-colour, 12 cm, 4 packTILLAGD coffee spoon, brass-colour, 12 cm, 4 packTILLAGD 2-piece serving set, brass-colourTILLAGD 2-piece serving set, brass-colour

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Add glassware that catches the light

Once the base is set, glassware is where a table starts to feel special. IKEA's DYRGRIP glass, made from clear crystal glass with a stemless shape, sits comfortably in a monochrome setting while still catching candlelight in the evening. It suits everyday water or juice just as easily as a toast with guests, which matters in homes where cupboard space does not allow for separate everyday and occasion glassware. Paired with simple black and white plates, a few of these glasses instantly lift the table without adding visual clutter.

Add glassware that catches the lightAdd glassware that catches the light
DYRGRIP red wine glass, clear glass, 58 clDYRGRIP red wine glass, clear glass, 58 clDYRGRIP glass, clear glass, 36 clDYRGRIP glass, clear glass, 36 clDYRGRIP white wine glass, clear glass, 42 clDYRGRIP white wine glass, clear glass, 42 clDYRGRIP champagne glass, clear glass, 25 clDYRGRIP champagne glass, clear glass, 25 cl

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Bring in warmth with a simple glass carafe

A touch of warmth keeps a black and white table from feeling too stark, and a glass carafe with a cork stopper does this gently. Filled with water, olive oil or even fresh orange juice, it sits naturally at the centre of the table alongside a raised shelf or stand used for candles, condiments or a small centrepiece. In a Maltese summer, when tables are often laid for long, relaxed meals outdoors or by an open window, a simple carafe like this feels practical rather than purely decorative.

Bring in warmth with a simple glass carafeBring in warmth with a simple glass carafe
STORSINT glass, clear glass, 37 cl, 6 packSTORSINT glass, clear glass, 37 cl, 6 packIKEA 365+ jug with lid, clear glass/cork, 1.5 lIKEA 365+ jug with lid, clear glass/cork, 1.5 lSTORSINT wine glass, clear glass, 49 cl, 6 packSTORSINT wine glass, clear glass, 49 cl, 6 packIDEALISK corkscrew, silver-colour/mattIDEALISK corkscrew, silver-colour/mattPOKAL glass, clear glass, 35 clPOKAL glass, clear glass, 35 clREKO glass, clear glass, 17 cl, 6 packREKO glass, clear glass, 17 cl, 6 pack

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Finish with greenery, bread and warm candlelight

The final touch is what brings the whole table to life: a few pots of fresh herbs, a rustic loaf wrapped in a cloth napkin, and candles in simple holders scattered along the table. These small, informal details soften the graphic black and white scheme and give it a lived-in, generous feel, perfect for a long table set for six when family or friends gather. The rule of sticking to three main colours, here black, white and green, works particularly well when seating a larger group, since it keeps a busy table looking calm and considered.

Finish with greenery, bread and warm candlelightFinish with greenery, bread and warm candlelight
SILVERPÄRON candlestick for 2 candles, silver-colour, 20 cmSILVERPÄRON candlestick for 2 candles, silver-colour, 20 cmFINSMAK tealight holder, clear glass, 3.5 cmFINSMAK tealight holder, clear glass, 3.5 cmFULLTALIG candlestick, set of 3, brass-colourFULLTALIG candlestick, set of 3, brass-colourPÄRLBAND tealight holder, gold-colour, 10 cmPÄRLBAND tealight holder, gold-colour, 10 cmVINTERFINT tealight holder, green, 6 cmVINTERFINT tealight holder, green, 6 cmSNÖDUVA candlestick, for 2 candles silver-colour, 25 cmSNÖDUVA candlestick, for 2 candles silver-colour, 25 cm

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A few considered pieces go a long way towards a table that feels ready for guests. Maltashopper brings these IKEA favourites to homes across Malta and Gozo.

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