Setting a perfectly laid table is an essential part of hosting. Yes, finding the most stylish napkins and creating a swoon-worthy centerpiece may be the most fun parts of setting up the tablescape ...

The amount of forks used depends on whether you’re setting a formal dinner table or one that is more casual or for everyday use. Formal tables should feature dinner forks as well as salad forks.

A basic table setting is what you’ll likely want to use for weeknight family dinners and very casual get-togethers. Place ...

The basic table setting includes: A dinner plate A fork to the left ... or on it If this is a casual weeknight affair, and you aren't serving a dish that requires a spoon, you can happily leave ...

Place your dinner knife to the right of the plate (sharp edge facing toward the plate). Finally, place the water glass above the plate slightly to the right. Casual or informal table setting ...

If you’ve got a beautifully grained wooden dining table ... fork closer to the place setting than the spoon. For an informal table: You don’t need these on a casual table; give them to ...

Have you ever wondered how to set a table? The holidays are here ... (and the one you most often see at restaurants). If a casual dinner requires one of each utensil, an informal place setting ...

It’s summer: time for alfresco dining! But first, you’ll need to set a table – one that’s ... Although Ms. Huh prefers outdoor meals with a casual feeling, she still likes using place ...