Our Favourite Summer Garden Table Looks (and the Tablecloths to Match)

There’s nothing quite like eating outside on a warm, breezy day — and here at The Garden Tablecloth Co., we believe your table should feel just as lovely as the food you’re serving. Whether you're hosting a garden brunch, a family BBQ, or a lazy afternoon picnic under the parasol, a beautiful table sets the tone.

Here are some of our favourite summer garden table looks — and the tablecloths that bring them to life.

🌿 1. Botanical Bliss - Our Favourite Summer Garden Table Look

The Look: Think fresh herbs in little pots, a jug of mint lemonade, and plates piled high with seasonal salads.Perfect For: Long lunches, garden birthdays, or a quiet moment with a book. Pair With: Eucalyptus Meadow – our green, breezy print full of soft botanical charm. Available in round, square, and rectangular.

🪴 Style tip: Add a few sprigs of rosemary or eucalyptus to napkin ties for an instant uplift.

🌸 2. Pastel Picnic

The Look: Pale pinks, soft blues, and simple white dishes. Think strawberries, elderflower fizz, and a lemon drizzle cake.Perfect For: Afternoon teas, baby showers, or Mother’s Day in the garden.Pair With: Coming Soon! – we’ve got a pretty pastel print on the way. Until then, our neutral base cloths let you layer in colour with flowers and serveware.

🧺 Style tip: Use a cake stand and scatter petals or fresh blooms on the table for a sweet picnic-in-style effect.

☀️ 3. Mediterranean Alfresco

The Look: Zesty lemons, terracotta plates, olives, and rustic bread. Transport your garden to the Amalfi Coast.Perfect For: Summer evenings, tapas nights, or wine with friends under fairy lights.Pair With: A bold blue or lemon-toned cloth (coming soon) or style our white base with colourful napkins and citrus fruit centrepieces.

🍋 Style tip: Scatter sliced lemons down the table runner for instant colour and scent.

🏡 4. Country Cottage Charm

The Look: Wildflowers in a jam jar, enamel teapots, gingham, and bunting.Perfect For: Garden fêtes, cottagecore afternoons, or relaxed Sunday roasts outdoors.Pair With: Our Eucalyptus Meadow or an upcoming gingham print – and don’t forget the matching clips for breezy days!

🎀 Style tip: Mix and match vintage crockery and old wooden chairs for that storybook feel.

🎉 5. Garden Party Pop

The Look: Bright, bold, and a little bit playful. Think colourful drinks, patterned cushions, and fun paper decorations.Perfect For: Birthday parties, BBQs, or just celebrating summer!Pair With: One of our vibrant, patterned cloths (more on the way!) – or a neutral base with bold accessories.

🎈 Style tip: Use mini flags, pom-poms, or coloured glasses to tie the look together.

Which table look is your favourite?

All our tablecloths are made for real life: wipeable, weather-friendly, parasol-ready, and machine washable too. Available in rectangular, round, and square, there’s something to fit every table shape and every summer mood.

👉 Browse our full collection below!

Here’s to outdoor tables full of laughter, sunlight, and great food — all season long.

Love, The Garden Tablecloth Co. x

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