In The Roundhouse x Chiswick Woollahra: Alyce Tran’s Top Dining Table Styling Tips

What makes a memorable dining experience? Sourcing seasonal ingredients and preparing high-quality produce with minimal fuss is a great starting point. But when it comes to curating an intimate, ambient space, your dining table styling matters, too.

Whether you’re hosting your extended family or simply catching up with close friends, a lavish long lunch deserves to be served in a carefully considered dining space.

Nobody knows how to design a memorable table styling better than Alyce Tran, Co-Founder of iconic Australian homewares brand In The Roundhouse.

We chatted with Alyce to uncover her top expert styling tips as part of our partnership with In The Roundhouse for The In The Roundhouse Experience (a collective dining experience running throughout August 2024).

Alyce’s top styling tips for standout dining experiences  

Ready to elevate your next dinner party or long lunch at home? Discover Alyce’s top styling tips for curating memorable table settings:  

Create interest with colour: “I do love the look of a chic pulled-back white table with white crockery, but I feel as soon as you add colour, it brings so much joy and creates such a point of difference. This is why In the Roundhouse’s collections and range are generally very centred around colour!” 
 

Mix and match different shapes: “I love styling with our scallop and regular plate range. I feel mixing up the shapes adds a level of uniqueness, and we've just released a new Octagon shape, too, which will definitely add interest. To me, it's all about making everyday meals more exciting, so even if you are making a really simple dish, the plating of it can make all the difference.” 
 

Harness fresh blooms: “I love a good floral arrangement, whether it's a few stems or an intricate arrangement.” 
 

Add a personal touch: “Anything from a personalised napkin (very elevated) to using one of our printable downloads to handwrite place cards always makes guests feel really special.”

Discover The In The Roundhouse Experience at Chiswick Woollahra

This August, Chiswick Woollahra is joining forces with Bombay Pressé and In The Roundhouse for The In The Roundhouse Experience. With an expanded collective menu nodding to the flavours of Euro Summer, you’ll be transported to balmy summer nights with this lavish dining experience.  

To elevate your experience, In The Roundhouse has curated an exclusive selection of ceramic jugs and platters, each celebrating Mediterranean citrus.  

Want to add a taste of Euro Summer to your own home? Simply add the limited-edition Chiswick x ITRH ceramics to your reservation when booking this August.