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Summer is the perfect season to set the table with bright colors and fresh details, ideal for making your clients’ lunches and dinners a special occasion.

In this article we will provide you with 4 practical tips for summer table setting, with a focus on must–have accessories…In glass!

1. Choose a theme.

Pick a theme or color palette to start with. Summer invites the use of bright tones such as yellow, blue and green. Depending on the occasion and where you are, you can have fun and choose a marine, tropical or floral theme that will give your table a cheerful touch. Light linen tablecloths and napkins are perfect for adding a touch of elegance, in perfect summer theme.

2. Opt for creative centerpieces.

A well-chosen centerpiece can transform the look of your table. Use glass vases filled with fresh flowers or, if the location is suitable, seashells. For a wow effect, let your imagination run wild: create a centerpiece with fresh seasonal fruit such as lemons and oranges, which will add color and a distinctive scent, or choose glass bowls with water and flower petals for a romantic effect (perhaps with the addition of a few candles, perfect for when the sun goes down).

3. Do not overlook lightning.

For outdoor summer evenings, lighting is essential. Lanterns, candles, warm lights create a magical atmosphere that will help make your customers’ experience truly special.

4. Do not forget glass bowls.

Glass bowls are essential for a summer table: they give that ever-present touch of delicacy and lightness, as well as allowing you to serve courses in style, bringing out the vibrant colors of summer dishes.

With this in mind, here is a selection of Borgonovo® glass shapes for serving three must-haves on summer menus: cold salads, ice cream and fresh fruit!

The cold salad bowl: Coppa Practica 25 by Borgonovo.

Coppa Practica 25 (250 cl capacity) is ideal for serving cold salads with elegance. Made of 100% Made in Italy pressed glass, extra clear and high quality, our glass cold salad bowl can also be used to serve side dishes, fruits and fruit salads. Its name perfectly embodies its distinguishing feature: the two holes positioned at the ends of the cup act as handles integrated inside the cup, making it easy to hold during use, grip during transport, and make the item hangable.

The ice cream bowl: Coppa Practica 12 by Borgonovo.

Nothing is more Summer-like than ice cream, and the Coppa Practica 12 is perfect for serving it! Our 25 cl multipurpose oval bowl, made of 100% Made in Italy, extra-clear high-quality pressed glass, is ideal for serving portioned ice cream: in addition to being elegant, it helps maintain its temperature.

Unlike Coppa Practica 25, this glass ice cream bowl has only one hole on the side, which serves as an integrated handle, making it easier to grip during transport, as well as making the item hangable for space-saving storage.

Coppa Practica 12 is also perfect for serving fruit salads, small appetizers, vegetable dip, or as a gravy boat.

The bowl for fresh fruit: Trifle Bowl Palladio by Borgonovo.

Presenting fresh fruit in a glass bowl enhances its natural colors and makes the dessert even more inviting. Perfect for serving it is our Trifle Bowl Palladio (diameter 21.5 cm), a multipurpose bowl with extra-clear glass riser that is also ideal for presenting salads, punch, sangria and other summer cocktails.