Black and White Table Top Ideas for an Elegant Halloween Dinner
In this post: Want to create an elegant Halloween dinner? These tabletop ideas will help you set a table with sophisticated style and refined charm.⇒
I’ve never been a spider webs and dripping blood kind of girl!
For Halloween, that is. But I do love the challenge of transforming a kitschy holiday into a posh themed celebration. This is exactly what was inspiring me when putting together this elegant Halloween dinner table.
So how exactly can one strike a balance between Halloween themed imagery and a refined table setting?
Elegant Halloween Dinner
For starters, I decided to stick with a black and white color palette with pops of crystal and silver. The omission of orange is the first way to ensure your table looks like it was set for adults.
The selection of upscale textured details adds another note of sophistication. For my plate stack this meant beginning with a mother-of-pearl charger and layering on a simple black dinner plate and delicately patterned salad plate. The suggestion of black lace in the pattern reads a bit Victorian or Gothic, a more dignified way to signal Halloween without using bats or rats.
Where I did get a bit more literal is in the goblets and other stemware. The claw wrapped drinking glass is a fun addition to the table, clearly emblematic of Halloween, but without sacrificing the tablescape’s polish.
I never worry if I don’t have a full set of dishes and can always mix and match. I alternated both the chargers and the dinner plates, staying within my color palette, and tied them all together with the salad plates on top.
The real stars of the table, however, are the decorative items running down the center, including these lush velvet pumpkins from Plush Pumpkin. I chose black, grey and off white, along with silver and a textured grey print.
For height I used vintage silver candlesticks with smoky grey bobeches and black glitter dusted candles.
A little more bling was supplied by the crystal bracelet napkin rings, which tastefully corral the vintage embroidered napkins and work well with the stately silver flatware.
For florals I went completely white, using stock and snow white hydrangeas. Seeded eucalyptus is a favorite standby for greenery, as I love the drapey movement it adds.
The other special touch is the use of luxurious candles in the centerpiece, gathered on a round silver tray. The white skull candle has a heavenly scent and is from Thompson Ferrier.
The final homage to Halloween comes via the quirky skeleton goblets.
The table setting is pretty enough for any elegant celebration, but the unique imagery utilized makes it perfect for a Halloween dinner!
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I entered the pumpkin giveaway. Thanks. I am new to your blog, and I just love your ideas. You inspire me!
Thank you so much, Liz! How nice to know my posts inspire people!! Welcome to the blog and good luck in the giveaway!
I must admit that I have never seen such a most elegant Halloween table!!! It is fun and yet so exquisite! I have gotten away from decorating for Halloween so much since my son left the nest, but now you have given me inspiration to set an elegant table for this fun night!!! Happy Fall and Happy Halloween Lory!
Thanks so much, Shirley! I actually did a Halloween wine tasting one year, so I do enjoy the challenge… 😉 Happy fall to you too!!
I will admit this Halloween table is elegant…I do not have small children anymore but for entertaining this table is exquisite God bless and thank you for showing your table
Thanks so much, Norma! I actually started doing adult tables for Halloween when my kids were small and the adults would get together while the kids ate their candy… 🙂 Now I just think it’s a fun challenge.
Gorgeous, and so elegant. This pushes me to get out of my black and orange Halloween concept. Thank you for sharing the PLUSH PUMPKIN website. Love, love the velvet pumpkins and the adorable acorns. Pinned and shared it so my friends can visit as well.
Thank you, Darcy!! Yes, I love to stay in theme for a holiday but add an elegant perspective to it. So glad you appreciated it… 🙂
You have been truly blessed with a gift of decorating. I absolutely love the lush velvet pumpkins I pinned. They add such a beautiful touch to your table. Please keep bringing us these wonderful and elegant ideas.
I can’t thank you enough for the kind words!! I will certainly keep trying… 🙂
This is a fabulous Halloween table and I am crazy for your skeleton goblets. Also, love the black and white, so elegant.
Happy autumn and Halloween !
Thanks, Sandra and right back to you!!
I entered the giveaway and pinned, beautiful table
Thanks, Linda! You are entered in the drawing… 🙂
Oh my gosh Lory. I never in a million years thought you can make Halloween elegant. You nailed it. I think my favorite item was the skeleton holding the goblet. I must get the set. Thank you for this enjoyable piece.
Thanks so much, Cindy! I love when people can really appreciate an elegant perspective… 🙂 I find the challenge fun!
I too entered for those lovely plush pumpkins. Thank you for that opportunity.
You are most welcome, Cindy!! Good luck!
This was so creative! And so pretty! I visited the website and love the Seaside set.
Thanks, Regina!! I appreciate your words and gold you visited, as well!
Lory – I love your Halloween dinner table. Love how you made it elegant and grown up!! You are still my favorite blog to follow and I always look forward to your posts. I pinned and love the Plush Pumpkins–thanks! so much
Thank you so very much for the kind words, Kathy! That really means a lot to me… 🙂
I visited Plush Pumpkin. Please enter me in the giveaway. Lovely tablescape! I love ypur gobletst..,,Christine
Thank you, Christine! You are definitely entered… 🙂
This is a GREAT tablescape – thank you. And I Pinned the GORGEOUS plush pumpkins to my Fall and Halloween pins! Now to go order some!
Thank you so much, Laura, for the kind words and for pinning!!
What a fun and elegant tablescapes! Of course I visited Plush Pumpkins! I want ALL of them! Thanks for the inspiration! I’m still working on last year’s top 10 with the bejeweled skull! Now, I might just finish it!
Ginger
Thanks, Ginger!! I actually wanted to get a new jeweled skull this year but ran out of time. I think Pier 1 had a nice one… 🙂
Oh my, how I love your table settings and centerscape! The color story is perfect, and I love the gray, black and white pumpkins from plush pumpkins. Those tumblers though! ❤❤❤
Thank you, Debbie!! I’m glad people can appreciate my perspective… 😉 Glad you visited!
Tres chic! A very fun way to celebrate. Your plush pumpkins (which I visited) works so well on your table.
Thank you, Lee!! I enjoyed playing around with this table because the challenge is fun… 🙂
So fun, and beautiful! The colors work so well, no harsh colors, everything about your table is elegant and tres chic Lory. It’s always a joy to be on a Home Tour with you! Thanks for the gorgeous inspiration, my talented friend. xo
I feel exactly the same way when I visit your blog, Lidy!! Thanks so much and thanks for organizing a great tour!
new to your blog, not a fan of halloween or skulls, but the rest of your tablescape was inspiring I really love the plush pumpkins and went on their website one pinned pumpkins for contest!!!
Thanks, Jeanie and welcome to the blog! I hope you enjoy all the fall decor coming you way, with holiday following right behind it… 🙂
Lory, everything you do is gorgeous…pinned the Plush Pumpkins to my fall board
Thanks so much, Bren!! I so appreciate everyone pinning and I’ve entered your name, too… 🙂
Lory, you are one of my favorite blogs. Always elegant including Halloween.
Shanah tovah to you and your family.
Thanks so much, Myrna! You just reminded me I need to edit the photos from my Rosh Hashanah table! Shanah Tovah to you too!!
I visited Plush Pumpkin and love the velvet pumpkins! Thank you for entering me into the giveaway.
You are so very welcome, Cynthia!! Thanks for visiting!
I pinned the beautiful pumpkins. Thank you!
Thank you Mary Sue! I’ve passed your name on for the drawing, too… 🙂
I am new to your site and love your elegant decorating style.
I pinned the Plush Pumpkins.
Thank you, Linda! And welcome!! Hope you enjoy it here. Lots more fall decor on the way… 🙂
Love these gorgeous pumpkins and you sure know how to incorporate them into your very elegant adult table setting for Halloween! I have pinned the picture and am praying that I will be the winner so that I can create an exquisite display with them also. I love your decorating style & always look forward to all your posts.
Shelley
Oh, thank you so much, Shelley, for the kind words! I’ve given all your names to the person running the drawing, so good luck!!
It’s giving a perfect Halloween feel. Amazing decor. Thanks for sharing this post.
Thanks so much! This was a fun one to work on… 😉
Lory, I love your elegant Halloween setting! I did a very similar one last year, using the same colors as yours because I wanted to get away from the orange and black for an all adult party. Wasn’t sure how it would play out but everyone just loved it. Wish I would have found the mother of pearl chargers…they really pop the settings. I still love the fall colors but this neutral palette just looks so sophisticated for the grown-ups. I love all your amazing tablescapes, Lory. Hugs!
I agree Bobbi! I’m sure I will be doing something with true fall colors very soon, but even then I try to soften it… 🙂 Did you take a photo of your table. Would love to see it.
The black and white transferware dishes are so pretty. I love all the wonderful creations at Plush Pumpkins and would be happy to have some of them in my home.
Thanks, Lauren! I wish those back and white dishes were still easily available. Maybe they’ll bring them back. And yes, the pumpkins are so fun… 🙂
So funny my sister and I were in Pottery Barn last week and saw the skeleton glasses and thought who would use those and now I know Lory would. ha ha
Cute I mean spooky table!
Haha, that’s funny! I actually preferred the flutes that they had with just the bony hand – not the entire skeleton – but they were out of those.
I love your elegant style. Your tablescape is gorgeous and unique. Thanks for sharing. ?I pinned the Plush Pumpkins.
Thanks so much, Beverly! It’s the way I approach all the kitschy holidays like July 4th and St. Patrick’s Day, too… 🙂
I haven’t done anything Halloween oriented in years, but if I did you would totally be my go-to for inspiration!
Thanks, Janet! I would actually love to see the way you’d do Halloween… 🙂
So beautiful and elegant Lory! I love all the details on your beautiful table 🙂
Wow. Love those goblets. What a beautiful table. It puts me in the fall spirit. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Rhonda!!
Visited. Love the Autumn Collection. Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Elegant spookiness. Just the way I like it!
You are the bomb!!!! I love this Halloween table and mean everything that you have done
Lory, if I had to describe your blog it would be “quiet elegance” You never fail to impress.
I pinned the pumpkins too.
The pumpkins are gorgeous — hard to decide on a favorite! Pinned them to Pinterest
The Spicy Citrus Trio would nest perfectly in my antique English scales, which are painted a dark, old green with brass measuring pans! Loved your sophisticated table with the black and white theme.
Thanks so much!!
What time is the party? This is the most stunning table setting I have seen this season! Beautiful and so much attention to detail. You are such an inspiration! Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us!
Aww you are so kind! Thank you for making my day!
I think this is all time favorite tablescape you have done! It is just spectacular and fun! Thank you for sharing. Jean
Thank you so so much, Jean!!
I think this is all time favorite tablescape you have done! It is just spectacular and fun! This theme is so fun and perfect for Halloween.Thank you for sharing. Jean
Amazing and sooo creative! I can tell you had fun with this Lory! This is the most elegant and sophisticated and fun table setting I have seen, thank you!!
Thank you so much!!!
My grandmother had this exact set of silverware. I’m 76 now so I imagine she got them when they first came out. We used them at every holiday. Thanks for the memory.
Aww that’s so nice to hear… 🙂
I don’t do much decorating for Halloween anymore but if I did I would use your table setting for inspiration. It’s not often I see Halloween done well. Usually it looks pretty tacky to me, but you really did a great job making it actually look classy and elegant. Love it!
I love your elegant table setting. You knock it out of the park. Thanks for sharing
Halloween is one of my most “difficult” holidays for which to decorate as well. This is sophisticated and fun. Love the salad plates..