Easter table scape ideas with gingham, florals & autumn tones
There’s something magical about a beautifully styled table—especially when it mixes unexpected patterns, playful details, and a cosy, welcoming colour palette.
For this year’s Easter celebration, I created a whimsical table scape using warm autumnal tones, soft pops of pink, and a playful mix of florals and gingham. The result? A fun and fresh setup that feels anything but traditional.
From moss bunnies to woven bunny ear napkin rings, every detail was chosen to surprise and delight - both the adults and the children! Keep reading for all the inspiration and styling tips to recreate this look for your next Easter brunch or seasonal gathering! I’ve included links to all the items I purchased too, so you can start curating your own Easter decor collection!
There’s something so special about gathering around a beautiful table—especially one that sparks joy from the very first glance.
This Easter, I wanted to create a tablescape that felt both festive and fresh—but also one that reflected the season. Although it was still pretty warm in Perth (I think Easter Sunday was 27 degrees!), we are officially in Autumn, so I wanted to reflect this in my colour palette.
I leaned into warm, autumnal tones as a base, added little pops of pink through the florals on the table and contrasted the colour palette with black and white linen gingham.
Here's how I pulled it together:
Florals, but make them seasonally balanced:
Rather than the classic Easter pastel, I chose slightly deeper, richer hues—burnt orange, soft coral, and warm pink—to give the flowers a more grounded, autumnal vibe. I arranged them in mismatched glass bottles for a casual, just-picked feel. Would you believe these were faux flowers?! I had them left over from a photoshoot I did a while ago. They were the perfect match for the linens I chose!
Faux flowers for the win!
I used two bunches of this faux poppies from Kmart and cut them down to different lengths to create interest. They are also wired, so you can bend them into shape to suit whatever vessel you are using to display them.
Mixing patterns for fun & contrast:
To create visual interest, I paired a bold floral table runner with two different coloured napkins - a black and white gingham and a burnt orange, both with my signature contrasting thread. I already had this fabric at home in my sewing stash, so I set myself the challenge of making the napkins and runners before Easter - it was the only element I was actually creating, so I felt it was an achievable goal! The love for these on socials has been unexpected, so maybe… just MAYBE… I will work on how to get them stocked at The Deane Studio. Watch this space!
I love a pattern clash, but there actually “rules” when it comes to mixing and matching pattern. I was able to use the black and white gingham because the runner used a strong, but fine, black outline on all the florals and it was against a white background. This meant that I could then play with black and white as another colour group within my palette. As a result, the combo of classic gingham and colourful florals added that perfect “planned but not too perfect” energy.
The details that make you smile:
From the mossy green bunny figurines to the woven napkin rings shaped like bunny ears, I added little moments of whimsy throughout the table. I already owned most of these moss bunnies but I did purchase a few extras this year, along with the colourful, gold speckled eggs and napkin rings. I really wish I had bought more of the coloured eggs - they were gorgeous! I have searched to link them, but they aren’t available on the website anymore, however if you visit a Kmart they might have them in a clearance section. Absolutely worth investing in to add to your Easter decor box!
These cute little touches are what bring the whole look to life. The kids especially loved the little bunnies and I decorated their table by hiding a few behind flowers and their plates, so they loved searching for them when they were sitting down to eat.
MVP of decorating
If you do like collecting seasonal decor, these moss bunnies are perfect for Easter! You can find them in lots of different decor stores like Myer, Kmart, Target and Big W. They are usually really affordable and you can reuse them over and over.
Soft pink plates & layered textures:
Blush-toned plates grounded each place setting, and I used woven placemats to add warmth and texture underneath. I also alternated the napkins I had made to keep things interesting! The woven placemats added to the texture of the table and continued the warm colour palette I had chosen. They matched the napkin rings perfectly and were just the right size for the oversized plates I used.
I already owned all of these elements except for the napkin rings which were purchased from Kmart. I have tried to find a link, but it seems they have disappeared form the website!
This was our adults table - the children had a separate table which was very similar to ours, but I used pink paper plates and no placemats instead of crockery. I truely believe that kids should have just as beautiful a setting as the adults so I made sure that their table was just as gorgeous, but less chance of breakage!!
Final notes:
If you have followed me for a while you will know how much I love a table scape! I used even host Mini Masterclasses and teach how to set a table according to event and style… maybe I should bring them back??!
But my final notes would have to include that It’s the mix of textures, tones, and playful little surprises like the bunnies and eggs that made this table one of my all time favourites to style. If you’re thinking about your next seasonal tablescape, don’t be afraid to mix patterns, add personality, and break the “rules.” That’s where the magic happens.
Stay tuned for more on how to style tables and what to look for in linens…
PS - check out those mitred corners! hehehe