A corner that keeps conversation open
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At a square table, the corner between two places can become surprisingly crowded. Leave it useful so people can turn toward each other without navigating a tall object.
Set the plates with the chairs in their ordinary positions, then look across each corner from a seated height. Move a decorative vase to another surface if it interrupts that view. Keep the glasses stable and reachable, with enough room for the food you intend to serve.
Warm cream dishes and pistachio napkins can offer the colour without needing a centrepiece. Conversation does not require a special arrangement, but the surface can give it room. The practical test is whether people can look, listen and move naturally once the meal is underway.