Article: Set the Table for Summer – Ceramics & Glassware for Mediterranean-Inspired Dining
Set the Table for Summer – Ceramics & Glassware for Mediterranean-Inspired Dining
Whether it’s an alfresco lunch, evening drinks with friends, or a slow supper indoors, summer entertaining is all about creating a relaxed atmosphere. At Seddon and Davison, we focus on pieces that do just that—softly glazed ceramics, subtly textured glassware, and natural materials that bring a sense of ease and quiet elegance to the table.
As Kara Seddon, co-founder of Seddon and Davison, puts it:
“We like to keep things simple—just a few well-chosen, handcrafted pieces can do the hard work for you.”
In this blog, we’ll show you how to style a summer table with that same simplicity and thoughtfulness—drawing inspiration from Italian Summer Style (one of the standout interior trends of 2025), sharing tips for layering ceramics and glassware, and spotlighting some of our favourite pieces for the season ahead.
Italian Summer Style – A Key Look for Summer 2025
One of the defining interior trends of Summer 2025, Italian Summer style is all about embracing a slower pace and effortless elegance. Inspired by Mediterranean living, it captures the mood of sun-drenched afternoons, shared plates, and relaxed hosting—where good food, good company, and a beautifully set table do all the talking.
This season, our collections reflect that approach with natural textures, soft glazes, and thoughtfully crafted pieces that make every table feel welcoming—whether you're dining outdoors or bringing the atmosphere inside.
How to Style Your Summer Table - Top Tips
- Start with natural textures.
Use Betty rattan placemats to ground each place setting—they add warmth and structure without feeling formal. Pair with linen napkins in soft, neutral tones to bring a relaxed, tactile finish to the table.
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Mix and layer different pieces of tableware to create depth and contrast.
You could start with tableware from our Livia Collection and use contrasting colours for dinner plates and pasta bowls (in Black or Champagne, shown below). Pacifica ramekins or Riviera dip bowls are perfect for bread, olives, or a twist of lemon — small touches that complete the setting.
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Pair different styles of glassware for a more relaxed, textural look.
Combine our garland leaf wine glasses for rose with ribbed glass tumblers for sparkling water or a light spritz. The tactile mix of finishes keeps things casual but elevated.
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Create a natural focal point.
Place an acacia wood salad bowl, Norah Rattan Basket or the Kame marble serving board at the centre of your table, filled with seasonal favourites—think sliced peaches, creamy burrata, or torn sourdough. It sets the tone for sharing and makes the table feel instantly inviting.
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Swap Flowers for Herbs - Styled in a Jug
A simple jug of rosemary, sage, or olive branches adds a fresh, effortless touch—and brings subtle fragrance to the table, especially on a warm day. Style with: Aldon caramel ceramic jug or Daniele brown stoneware Jug.
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Let some ambient candle light do the rest.
As the sun begins to set, the right lighting brings everything together. Style the Icarus candlesticks in cream with olive green LED dinner candles, or group cream LED pillar candles on the Majsa rectangular tray in marble, for a soft, layered look. A few carefully placed lights are all you need to make the evening feel special.
Shop the collections: Pillar Candles | Dinner Candles | LED Candles |. Candleholders
Ready to Host? Discover Our Summer Tableware and Entertaining Essentials
Whether it’s a spontaneous supper or a slow Sunday gathering, our summer collection makes setting the table feel simple—and effortlessly beautiful.
Discover pieces designed to elevate every occasion:
- Portuguese ceramic tableware with tactile finishes
- Smoked, ribbed and etched glassware
- Wooden boards, bowls and artisan cheese knives
Style every corner of your home with Seddon and Davison. Visit us in Ilkley and Settle, or browse the full collection online.
