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Four Party Décor Ideas to Feast Your Eyes On
Are you hosting a garden party for family or a gathering of friends for a new year’s extravaganza? Give your guests – and your eyes – even more to feast on with these colourful and crafty ideas from the talented Dulux team.
Every host knows that a great party or small gathering starts with wonderful decorations. And with our handy tips, you’ll be able to plan a memorable soirée for friends and family in no time.
1. Terrazzo Table
Instead of dusting off a traditional tablecloth, why not try one of our tablecloth alternatives with this terrazzo-style table design? This vintage trend has been upgraded for modern tastes with playful pastels.
So, whether you’re planning a big party or prefer a cosy gathering, you can add pops of fun with this dashing corner table to stop your guests in their tracks. Plus, you can avoid waste and save on costs by getting tester pots in your chosen colours from your local Dulux store.
You’ll need:
Old side table
Dust sheet
4 artists’ paint brushes in different sizes
Paint in five colours
Apply two coats of white paint to the tabletop for a smooth surface. Leave to dry, then with one of the colours, paint a smattering of splotches in irregular positions using your largest brush. This is great if you’re a painting novice – the more imperfect the splotches, the better! Repeat with a smaller brush in a different colour until you’ve used one of every colour, making smaller splotches as you go.
Leave to dry overnight. Adorn with shimmering glasses and beautiful bottles for a dazzling party drinks table.
Hosting a dinner party? This easy charity shop purchase is a cost-effective way to jazz up any social occasion. For a more extravagant bourgeois look, upcycle with a roll of marble-effect Fablon from your local craft store. Cut to fit the base on each tier, then stick onto the surface. Gold and copper accents will dazzle and wow against a matt finish feature wall.
Achieve simple beauty and charm with a feature wall in a bold, dark colour. Faded Indigo is a rich, dusty blue that will guide the eye to a pared-down background. Over the festive period, this will be the perfect backdrop for a glitzy drinks trolley. A feature wall adds depth and drama for a cosy space, so draw from the warmth of this look with soft furnishings like the wicker basket filled with rustic, textured blankets
So, you’ve designed a perfect drinks trolley which is sure to impress your guests. If you’re wondering how to dress a drinks trolley or where to place it, check out our unique bar cart ideas and tips to finish off the look.
Consider the placement of your drinks trolley – while you want your bar cart to act as a main feature, make sure to position it slightly out of the way to prevent people from bumping into it. We recommend placing it in the corner of the hallway in your home.
Add chic accessories – indulge in retro glamour and adorn your trolley with playful Art Deco accessories that match the luxe golden glimmer of the frame.
Incorporate some greenery – adding a houseplant or two will give your drinks trolley a burst of life.
Use fruit as decorations – for something truly unique, consider filling up a couple of bowls with your favourite fruit to add a vibrant pop of colour.
3. Do It Your-Shelf
Carve out a stylish space for fun treats by painting your kitchen wall and shelving in the same colour. Bluey-green hues like Fortune Green are perfect for a luxurious edge.
Bring the look together by dressing the shelves, top to bottom, with pocket-friendly accessories that hint at glitz and glamour in gold accents and double-up as useful containers for drinks garnishes. Placing plants across tiers will draw out the green undertones for a fresh finish.
Watch our quick video guide on how to create a marble canvas [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4ZoF4ZYjBI] so you can have your very own piece of swirly heaven as a backdrop to party delights and fairy lights.
You’ll need:
Plain canvas
Jug of water
Spray bottle with water
Four paint colours
Artist’s brush
Paper bowls
How to:
Put a few drops of each paint into separate paper bowls. Add water to dilute the paint in each bowl. Mix the paint and water together well using the paintbrush.
Flick some water onto the canvas surface, making sure to cover all areas of the canvas. Drop your first colour onto an area of the canvas and allow this to bleed out over the canvas area. Drag the brush lightly to apply more colour. Repeat with the other colours, applying randomly to different areas, and allowing the colours to merge.
Spray the surface with water to move the paint around and blend the colours. Let your canvas dry in the same position before moving it.
We hope we’ve left you feeling inspired by our party décor ideas. If you’re thinking of adding a splash of colour to your home, download the Dulux Visualizer app and choose your shades with confidence today.
