How about some coffee? 6 summery coffee table settings filled with charming grandma core aesthetic
A coffee break is a must on a lazy summer's day. We gathered ideas for table settings that capture the nostalgia of afternoon coffee at grandma’s. Do you remember how Grandma used to drink her coffee?
1. The pot is hot
Antti Nurmesniemi’s Pehtoori pot is a highly prized collector’s item these days and well-known to many Finns from childhood. At this Helsinki summer cottage, vintage everyday objects are also part of the décor. The Finel pot features a Little Red Riding Hood design. Read more about nostalgic enamelware here.
Tip
Create a wall display with your beloved porcelain plates. Attach them using plate hangers or adhesive strips and hooks.
2. As in the olden days
The lady of this red-ochre log house loves to set a pretty table. On fair-weather days, coffee is enjoyed in the shady front yard, where she brings out an old wooden table.
3. Time to indulge
In this 100-year-old log house in Eurajoki, Finland, afternoon coffee is enjoyed by the window in the main room. A small gingham pattern pairs beautifully with the old, recycled, and inherited furniture and objects. A beautifully embroidered floral tablecloth completes the setting.
4. Showcase the nostalgia
In this cottage in Akaa, the colorful cabin vibe is in full bloom. Vintage coffee cups, enamel mugs in various colors, and nostalgic tins are beautifully displayed and ready for coffee. The wallpaper is Duron Gästgivars.
Tip
Old dishes and tablecloths are like stepping back in time. Avoid a museum-like vibe by mixing old with new.
5. Just like back then
In this vacation home on Kemiönsaari, Southwestern Finland, the color blue ties everything together. The coffee table is set with old dishes that came with the house. Arabia’s OB-model coffee cups and milk jugs can be found at many Finnish flea markets. Café curtains look simply charming!
6. The sky for a ceiling
In this tiny cottage, summer coffee is enjoyed with blue-and-white dishes, which are especially popular right now. Harebells, cornflowers, and daisies are picked from the semi-wild garden and arranged in a jam jar.
