Black and white is perennially cool – but it’s also a super-easy way to make everything look incredibly chic. Just as your LBD is a wardrobe mainstay, so too should black and white be your go-to for an impressive table setting.

The inspiration...

Go monochrome.

Chilewich Pebble Black Placemat

A black Chilewich placemat sets the ideal tone for the swanky evening ahead. Peter’s of Kensington RRP $12.

Rogaska Champagne Flutes

Your evening will fizz along nicely with these square bottomed champagne flutes from Rogaska. Peter’s of Kensington RRP $45 for a set of 2.

MUD Vase

Pick pretty petals of white and add to this black Mud vase. Mud RRP $66.

Ladelle White Tablecloth

A majestic monochrome table requires a white tablecloth. This one is from Ladelle at Peter’s of Kensington RRP $37.

Rans Black Table Runner

Top the tablecloth with a black runner. Sure, it looks great, but its superpower is that it conceals any red wine spills. Genius. Rans from Peter’s of Kensington RRP $14

Kate Spade Titbit Plate

Gossip goes with good dining like wine goes with cheese, so catch any tasty morsels with these titbit plates from Kate Spade. Kate Spade RRP $30 each (plus shipping).