Summer table settings have a special kind of magic. There’s something joyful about gathering around a beautifully laid table as the sun filters through the windows or dapples the garden. At Coco & Wolf, we believe that the most stylish tables are made not for show, but for living. Elevated with intention and filled with cherished pieces you’ll reach for time and time again.
Our Liberty fabric table linen is designed to punctuate life’s best moments, from spontaneous alfresco lunches to long, laughter-filled dinners. These are the linens you’ll use year after year, season after season, whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a quiet breakfast with family. Summer simply gives us the perfect excuse to embrace colour, print and pattern play.
Every piece of Coco & Wolf table linen is lovingly made using Liberty’s iconic Tana Lawn™ Cotton, Ardington Cotton Sateen and Bonneville Cotton. Chosen for their exquisite softness, drape and durability, these fabrics are anything but ordinary. They’re tactile and elegant, with a finish that immediately elevates the table. And yes, your guests absolutely will ask where it’s from. Happily, each piece is also machine washable, making them as practical as they are beautiful, ready for the inevitable spills that come with good food and even better company.
Here, we’re sharing two of our favourite summer table settings, both showcasing how beautiful, versatile and joyfully lived-in Coco & Wolf table linen can be.
Summer Table Setting with Eva Belle
Effortlessly elegant with a playful undercurrent, our first table embraces the warmth of summer with refined informality. The base is our Eva Belle Tablecloth, an enduring Liberty print with large-scale stylised florals, winding leaves and delicately shaped petals in soft jewel-toned colours. Its palette is perfectly suited to summer entertaining.
Napkins in matching Eva Belle are folded neatly atop each plate, creating a harmonious setting. Layered beneath is the classic Strawberry Thief Wavy Edge Placemat, adding depth and contrast with its rich blue base and iconic Liberty heritage.
Touches of detail bring the table to life: a Liberty fabric-lined bread basket filled with delicious seeded loaf, vintage-style wine glasses, tactile and artful ceramics by Rosie Gore, and a vase of blousy pink tulips. The overall feel is intentional but relaxed, perfect for intimate summer lunches or those golden-hour suppers that stretch into the evening.
What makes this summer table setting so timeless is its layering of prints and texture. It has a balance of colour and calm that lends itself beautifully to both special occasions and everyday meals.
Style Notes:
Love the layered look? Keep the tablecloth and placemats and add classic white plates to let the Liberty fabrics shine. For something more understated, remove the placemat and opt for a matching tablecloth and napkin pairing, allowing your favourite print to take centre stage.
Summer Table Setting with Betsy Lavender
Outside, the sun is shining and your garden (or balcony, or courtyard) becomes your dining room. This Betsy Lavender summer table setting is an ode to those spontaneous outdoor gatherings and relaxed weekend brunches.
The iconic florals of our Betsy Lavender Tablecloth set a joyful tone, while Reversible Wavy Napkins in Betsy Lavender and Betsy Candy Floss add a fun, unexpected detail, perfect for laid-back entertaining that still feels special. With no placemats, this look is intentionally informal yet deeply considered.
Embossed water tumblers and coloured glassware filter the sunshine, while more of Rosie Gore’s characterful ceramics bring handmade charm to the table. A simple arrangement of just-picked flowers finishes the scene, proving that the most beautiful summer tables are often the simplest.
Style Notes:
Let the joyful print do the talking. Without placemats, the Betsy Lavender tablecloth becomes the centrepiece, and every dish you serve looks that little bit more celebratory. Pair with mix-and-match glassware or coloured ceramics to lean into the playfulness of summer dining.
Tables to Treasure Year After Year
These summer table settings are about more than just aesthetics. They tell a story of thoughtful design, of pieces chosen with care and crafted to last. Whether you’re starting your Coco & Wolf collection or adding new layers, each piece is an investment in beauty and quality that enhances the way you live.
And while we love summer for the light and colour it brings, our table linen is designed to transcend the seasons. Eva Belle feels as at home at a winter gathering as it does at a garden lunch, while Betsy Lavender delights on rainy spring mornings just as much as it does in July sunshine.
So set the table, pour something sparkling, and celebrate the joy of gathering, whether it’s a weekday supper or something more elaborate. Coco & Wolf is here to help you make everyday moments feel a little more magical.
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