Christmas day is around the corner and if you have not yet decorated your dining table, we have some brilliant centerpiece ideas for your Christmas table. After unwrapping your gifts, enjoying some quiet family time around the fireplace and sipping on hot cocoa, its time to prepare the Christmas feast. The dinner table is where you enjoy food and family and raise a toast to all that you are thankful for this holiday season.
Since so much time is spent are the dining table, you will want to impress your guests with your stunning table arrangement. From traditional holiday colors to themed tables, creating a stylish table setting will make for a memorable event. If decorating with candles on your table, consider using unscented or lightly scented candles for your romantic ambiance. Instead, you want the savory aromas of the holiday meal to take center stage.
We have a collection of ideas, whether you prefer more simple arrangements or more extravagant, we have checked off all the boxes. Have a look below and be prepared to be inspired! As always, we would love to hear from you. So please share in the Comments which one of these is your favorite and why!
1. Modern Holiday Tablescape. Leftover ornaments can be used to adorn your holiday table. Classy and chic, the colorful array of golds, pinks, marsala, and crisp white with mint accents brings a festive sparkle to a white tablecloth. This table features vintage and modern ornaments, layered with simple blooms and gold gilded foliage. Mixed glass votives are added for ambiance. (via 100 Layer Cake)
2. Stunning Centerpiece. A formal and elegant centerpiece is created by using romantic red roses, surrounded by white tallow berries. The flower arrangement is set in silver vases that resemble birch bark. For texture and dimension, tuck pieces of boxwood garland and sprigs of berries around the base of the vases. For additional ambiance, add metallic votives around the centerpiece. The bark vases in polished aluminum are by Michael Aram, while the tallow berries are from the Flower Depot Store. (via Laurey W. Glenn for Southern Living)
3. Decorate With Pastels. Pastel colors look fabulous mixed with metallics. Mix in some sparkly ornaments, mini trees, beautifully textured candles for ambiance and sprigs of fir. (via Broste Copenhagen)
4. Green Christmas Table. Elegant and modern, this beautiful table features a theme of green accents on a white tablecloth. Glass hurricanes are filled with White Christmas Amaryllis, pinecones and foliage. Pine clippings are added to the table, set around the candles and hurricanes. Place settings feature table linens wrapped with twine and a sprig of pine. (via Pinterest)
5. Woodland-Inspired Table. Instead of floral arrangements, adorn the center of your table with foliage and candles. Each place setting is adorned with a simple fern, lending a chic aesthetic. (via Jamie Rae Photo)
6. Modern Classic Christmas Tablescape. This beautiful table features gold flatware complemented by black dinnerware, branches, and pinecones. Plates, votives, and candle holders are from IKEA; cutlery is from CB2; linen napkins and tea light holders from H&M; wine glasses and champagne glasses are Riedel; candle holders are from House Doctor; Christmas stamp is from Michael’s. (via Happy Grey Lucky)
7. DIY Candy Cane Vase. To make this inexpensive centerpiece, here is what you will need: cylindrical vase or empty can, two-sided tape, rubber band, candy canes, wide ribbon (wider than a rubber band) and roses. Wrap the tape around the lower portion of the vase, add the rubber band and affix candy canes between the band and the tape; finish with the ribbon (cover the rubber band), fill with water and add roses. DIY tutorial for place card holders at the link. (via Cristina Ferrare for Hallmark Channel)
8. Farmhouse Style. A simple yet elegantly styled table features a white table runner adorned with fresh pine boughs. Gold candle holders with white taper candles. Gold ornaments and gold glass votive holders add a touch of holiday sparkle. White linens are tied with a simple ribbon. (via A Burst of Beautiful)
9. Festive Table. Bring elements from outside to add to your table centerpiece for a touch of whimsy. Layer in some greenery and hydrangeas for a fresh aroma of nature. Intermingle fairly lights through the centerpiece for some holiday sparkle. Cutlery is tied together with a delicate ribbon and a spring of rosemary. Tea lights are set in tiny vintage baking tins. (via Tamsyn Morgans)
10. Evergreen Centerpiece. Bring the Christmas forest inside with this rustic arrangement. A footed silver serving tray is used for the display. Begin with boxwood, pine, and magnolia. Layer in large ball ornaments, crocosmia pods, pinecones, and abelia. The finishing touches, sprigs of evergreens and dried shelf mushrooms attached to florist picks. A few smaller, round ornaments in natural hues with a metallic or glossy finish can be wired in for a touch of glamor. (via Helen Norman for Southern Living)
11. Floating Candle Centerpiece. This simple DIY project features clear glass bowls filled with water, holly and a floating tea light. You can also fill the bowl with pine branches, cranberries or other holiday-inspired foliage. (via Inspire Me Heather)
12. Peppermint Holiday Table. This dining table features a fabulous holiday theme inspired by holiday truffles — Peppermint Cookie. Small fluted glass bowls filled with truffles were placed around the table. A centerpiece of fresh greenery and a few small green trees, along with DIY style greenery trees (greenery attached to a cone shape styrofoam). Strands of fairy lights are woven with white votive candles. (via Pizzazzerie)
13. Scandinavian-Inspired Christmas Tablescape. This holiday table is decked out in red and white, with natural elements such as teak, laurel or boxwood branches, sisal, rosemary, and fresh cranberries. Mason jars have been used as a fantastic DIY centerpiece. The jars are filled with water, sprigs of rosemary, fresh cranberries, and floating candles. (via Damask & Dentelle)
14. Garland Centerpiece. A fresh garland centerpiece is accented with fresh-cut red roses and pomegranates. An elegant gold candle holder filled with white taper candles adds a magical ambiance to this tablespace. (via @clareandgracedesigns)
15. Magical Garland Centerpiece. Another beautiful centerpiece, a variation of the previous one we featured. This garland features white roses and branches tucked into the greenery for a gorgeous rustic aesthetic. (via @clareandgracedesigns)
16. Silver And Gold Christmas. Gold trees and garland are the highlights of this beautiful centerpiece. Gold glass votive candle holders add ambiance, complemented by gold cutlery, placemats and trimmed glasses and dishware. (via Randi Garrett Design)
17. Citrus-Inspired Christmas Tabletop. Fresh green and tangerine tones adorn this tabletop. A large bowl of tangerines with the stems still on them fills the bottom, layered with fresh greenery and white roses. White taper candles are set around the bowl, while a sprig of green and a garnish of fruit at every setting greets your guests. (via Coco Kelley)
18. Nature-Inspired Tabletop. On a beveled-edge mirror, set pillar candles, pinecones, evergreen branches, and clementines. If you don’t wish to have the color orange as the dominating color, try green pears or red apples for more traditional holiday colors. (via Midwest Living)
19. Woodsy Winter Table. A plaid red and white table runner adds a brilliant Christmas color to this table. A garland of fresh pine greenery runs the length of the table, intertwined with glass mercury votive candle holders, snowy little trees and cut wood pieces. (via Aedriel at Home)
20. DIY Christmas Luminaries. This five-minute DIY is simple to make and will add a creative touch to your table centerpiece. Festive day or night, the red cranberries with the green cedar have a classic modern farmhouse look (set greens in first, then cranberries, fill with water; place candle in the middle). Set 3 to 5 jars together over some greenery, add a couple of pine cones and you have a stunning table centerpiece. (via Today’s Creative Life)
21. Eucalyptus Table Runner. Simple yet elegant, the eucalyptus fills the length of the table, intermingled with gold candle holder set with white pillar candles for ambiance. (via Aventure Deco)
22. Farmhouse Christmas Tablescape. Christmas tree clippings form the garland down the center of the table. Gold mercury glass votive candle holders are set on mini oak rounds, interweaved throughout the greenery. The additional ambiance was created with mercury glass pillar candles and mercury glass tapered candle holders — World Market. (via Lauren McBride Blog)
23. Natural Holiday Table Decor. This cozy and elegant table setting features a “Handstitched Holiday” theme. The centerpiece runs the length of the table, with sprigs of cedar to create a swag look. Two boxwood topiaries are dressed up with a red and natural striped ribbon. The finishing touch, various shapes, and sizes of chunky white pillar candles. (via Jenny Steffens)
24. Cranberry Centerpiece. To create a simple yet stunning centerpiece, begin with a red, rectangular serving dish. Line the center with five votive candles in hues of red, green and cream. Fill the dish with fresh cranberries dusted with sanding sugar along with touches of greenery. (via Better Homes & Gardens)
25. Rustic Tablescape. This beautiful table features glass hurricanes illuminated with pillar candles, pears set in groupings on the table and pears set atop dinnerware. Faux fur blankets are used for cozy texture on bench seating, while fairy lights and candles are used in the background. This is a simple way to create a statement on your dining table. (via The White Company)
26. Country Christmas Tablescape. At the center of this table, clear glass candle holders add a bit of twinkle, while fresh greens and a few carefully selected ornaments pay tribute to the holiday season. An adorable vintage red truck takes center stage, filled with faux Christmas trees. (via Rosemary and Thyme)
27. Mercury Glass Christmas Tablescape. This table shimmers with mercury glass votives, candle holders and a large vase filled with greenery and red berries. (via Bless’er House)
28. French Country Christmas Table. To create this simple Christmas tablescape, a DIY macrame table runner is used as the base and decorated with a faux boxwood garland and a sparkly lit garland (Costco). (via The DIY Mommy)
29. Christmas Breakfast Table Setting. A black and white windowpane fabric is used as the table runner to create the perfect Christmas brunch setting. The centerpiece is simple, faux greens, pine cones and some LED candles for a casual ambiance. (via The Wood Grain Cottage)
30. DIY Rustic Holiday Centerpiece. Only taking 15-minutes to create, this simple centerpiece costs less than 20 dollars! The decor includes pomegranates, persimmons, fresh cranberries, baby blue eucalyptus, ornamental cabbage flowers and silver dollar eucalyptus. The cranberries are set in small bowls for visual height. Add the cabbage flowers (stems trimmed) before guests arrive for freshness. (via A Beautiful Plate)
31. Garland Christmas Table Centerpiece. Taking only five minutes to create, this one is perfect if you are limited on time! The re-create this table setting you will need: a 10-foot cedar garland (Whole Foods, Trader Joe’s, hardware stores), 3 pillar candles, 1 stem of red berries (purchased or from a holly bush), cinnamon stick for each place setting. (via Julie Blanner)
32. Simple Rustic Centerpiece. This beautiful table centerpiece features garland from Balsam Hill (you can opt for cut pine tree branches for a fresh look). Silver mercury candlesticks in varying heights add some festive sparkle, with pillar candles made to look like birch logs. A cut log adds height to a wreath with faux cranberries, set around a grouping of LED candles. The candleholders, candles, wreaths — Marshalls. (via Liz Marie Blog)
33. Elegant Tablescape. Adorn your table with traditional red and green using pine branches (real or faux), berries and pinecones. Red taper candles add some evening time ambiance. (via Pinterest)
34. Christmas Table With Magical Ambiance. This dazzling table features faux pine branches, pinecones and mini lights for the centerpiece. Providing the ambiance are LEDMeteor Lights. Get the lights at the provided link. (via Frontgate)
35. Festive Table Decor. This beautiful table in an Atlanta home features a base of white linens complimented by pops of red in the glassware and berries. In this dining space, there are three trees for extra festivity! (via Westbrook Interiors)
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