Christmas is just around the corner and if you haven’t already, it is time to start thinking about how you are going to set your holiday table to impress your guests! There is a variety of Christmas table setting ideas to help you style your table depending on what your style preferences are. When you set your table, try to play up elements that are already in your home’s color palette. If your home is rustic, trying adding natural rustic decor to your Christmas table.
Use your creativity to design a table setting that will impress your guests. If you are using napkins, try adding a little style to them by using jute string to tie a pine branch, a spring of rosemary/tyme, holly or cinnamon sticks around the rolled-up napkin. You could also use a festive ribbon for tying. You could also add name cards to your place settings. This could be ornaments with the card secured to the top, small wrapped presents or mini twig wreaths.
Additional Christmas table setting ideas include twinkle lights, tea candles instead of candlesticks and folding napkins in half to place under the dinner plate. You could also write guest names on wine glasses with a metallic pen (wipes off easily and is a great way to avoid using wine tags!) Give your guests something to bring home after Christmas dinner, such as an ornament, place card holder, festive cup or even a personalized dessert! Have a look below for some fabulous inspiration!
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1. Christmas Dining Room. This dining table features a centerpiece of faux pine branches (real also works), pine cones, ornaments, mini trees and taper candles for ambiance. The buffalo plaid used as the table runner and placemats is simply tissue paper from Target Dollar Spot! Complimenting the holiday decor, the reindeer painting on the console table is from Ballard Designs. The dining table is from @altardhome, while the light fixture above the table is from @decorsteals. FYI: The accent wall is painted in Peppercorn by Sherwin Williams. (via @rusticpigdesigns)
2. Farmhouse Christmas Table. This charming table features black and white buffalo plaid and pops of red. The red lanterns are from Michaels. A wooden box is used as the centerpiece, adorned with a vase of Christmas flowers and some greenery. Loving the faux garland on top of the chandelier! (via @jodie.thedesigntwins)
3. Beautiful Christmas Tablescape. A fresh garland trails down the center of the table, spilling onto the floor. Roses are tucked into the garland to give it a pop of Christmas red. Large white taper candles set the mood for a magical ambiance. (via @lifebyleanna)
4. Elegant Christmas Tablescape. For the garland centerpiece, add dried oranges and bells down the center. If you wish for more color, add pops of red, such as berries, pomegranates, apples, etc. For ambiance, antique gold candles of varying different heights are set down the center of the table. The table setting includes gold chargers, layered with white plates and green plaid napkins tied with natural jute string. Antique gold mirrors on the mantel were found on the Facebook marketplace. Oversized gold ornaments are hung from the ceiling. (via @lifebyleanna)
5. Dramatic & Elegant Christmas Tablescape. The centerpiece of this table is layered with a silky white piece of fabrics that drapes to the ground. A red plaid runner is layered overtop for color. A faux garland is filled with berries, roses, large white flowers, and pinecones. Large pillar candles in glass canisters along with taper candles add a touch of ambiance. Place settings are a mix of black, gold and red. A gold bell set in faux pine is adorned on each place setting. (via @mytexashouse)
6. Vintage Christmas Table Setting. The inspiration for this tablescape is a beautiful ornament showcased in a glass jar. It is in the center of the table, elevated on a mercury candle holder. Glittered bottle brush trees and mercury glass accents add a festive touch to this holiday gathering spot. Sweet trinket ornaments are filled with chocolates for guests to take home with them. (via Sanctuary Home Decor)
7. Simple Christmas Table Setting. To recreate this tablescape, begin with a white linen tablecloth. Add some fresh greenery from the yard or the market, along with twinkle lights and candlesticks to the centerpiece. Handmade wooden plate chargers are the foundation for each place setting. Layer with a red and white striped napkin (or a dish towel), white snowflake plates and a red napkin. Complete the look by tying a simple knot to the napkin, with a bell and Merry & Bright tags. Get the tutorial at the provided link. (via Hallstrom Home)
8. Outdoor Christmas Tablescape. If you are lucky enough to live somewhere with warmer weather, then you may wish to create this gorgeous tablescape and enjoy your holiday dinner outdoors! This magical space features glass jars filled with a trio of red ornaments hanging from branches. Outdoor string lights help to illuminate the space, along with small glass jar candles for a magical ambiance. (via @idreamofhomemaking)
9. Farmhouse Festive Tablescape. This farmhouse style table features a mix of fresh garland with frosted pine cones, wood chargers, basic white plates, red buffalo check napkins, gold flatware, and wreath name cards. Fresh garland is tucked into the chandelier for some added festivity. (via @sbkliving)
10. Radiant Holiday Centerpiece. Creating a focal point to this festive table, the centerpiece is by @lynchcreekfarm. The buffalo plaid tablecloth is tissue paper picked up from the Target Dollar Spot! (via @rusticpigdesigns)
11. Neutral Christmas Tablescape. A neutral table features copper accents and a green and platinum garland centerpiece. The main inspiration is the cable knit table runner (JC Penny), creating elegance. Fresh long cedar garland from Trader Joe’s trails down the center of the table. Faux champagne garland from Michael’s was mixed in, along with small sprigs, white-tipped pine cones and glittered ornaments in soft copper tones. Place settings feature a layering of plates in different patterns and tones topped with a glittered pear. Copper flatware and vintage copper mugs complete the look. (via Sanctuary Home Decor)
12. Simple Christmas Tablescape. For this beautiful centerpiece, the natural garland is from World Market. Add in some candles, clear glass ornaments and gold pillar candles for ambiance. For the place settings, gold flatware, a white charger and layering of white plates and napkins. (via @the.pink.dream)
13. A Vintage Centerpiece. In a Tennessee farmhouse, this casual dining table features a 1960s Holly Beverage Co. soda crate filled bottle brush trees as a festive centerpiece. (via @hollyaudreywilliams)
14. Snowy, Neutral Decor. This tablescape features a theme of neutrals and silver metallics with pops of red. A white tablecloth lines the center of this table. A piece of wood is set atop the tablecloth, used for elevating the centerpiece. A couple of reindeers adorn the centerpiece, along with greenery, pinecones, mercury trees, and votive candles. A wreath is used as the base of this Christmas centerpiece. (via Clean & Scentsible)
15. Cozy Nostalgic Christmas Table. The setting for this simple and cozy table was inspired by some vintage letters and envelopes. To begin, use some fresh greenery garland for the centerpiece. Stick vintage letters into the garland. Candlesticks and candle holders from World Market were added in for ambiance. Cardboard houses and bottle brush trees were layered in, mixing old and new. Get the full tutorial at the provided link. (via Liz Marie Blog)
16. French Country Farmhouse Christmas Table. The color scheme used for this table setting is calming and peaceful. The centerpiece features a DIY macrame table runner as the base, decorated with faux boxwood garland and sparkly lit garland from Costco. A spring of faux lavender adorns each place setting. (via The DIY Mommy)
17. A Rustic Tablescape. Simple and natural, this beautiful Scandinavian style table features a mossy table runner adorned with red apples for a pop of color. For the place setting, a white table linen napkin with red stripes is layered under plates. (via Anna Truelsen)
18. Simple Table Centerpiece. This blogger used a less is more philosophy to decorate her modern farmhouse style holiday table. A grain sack table runner to adorn the center of this dining table. Layered on top, freshly cut pine branches. Candlesticks are used for ambiance. For the table setting, mismatched plates from Crate & Barrel and World Market are set atop one another. (via Boxwood Avenue)
19. Christmas Wonderland Tablescape. A theme of pretty in pink! Pink tinted glassware, plates, mini pink trees, and mini star twinkle lights. For the centerpiece, bottle brush trees and mini feather trees are set down the center of the table. Gingerbread houses and mini ornaments are sprinkled around the trees. There is also a pink Santa! Ribbons are used to tie napkins, while a milk vase of candy canes adds in some Christmas red. Adding a touch of playfulness to the table is a dish of gingerbread cookies from Trader Joe’s. (via @the.pink.dream)
20. Dreamy Christmas Dining Table. A beautiful fresh garland drapes down the center of this dining table, accented by white roses, branches, and magnolia leaves. Get the full tutorial at the provided link. (via @lifebyleanna)
21. Elegant French Country Tablescape. This elegantly styled table is simple and natural, using a fresh garland centerpiece and taper candles for ambiance. The fluted glassware adds to the overall elegance. (via French Country Cottage)
22. There’s No Place Like Home For The Holidays. A charming country home decorated for the holidays. The centerpiece is an important element, but don’t forget to decorate the chandelier! This can be an added attraction to your holiday table. This one features pine branches from the forest, red beaded garland draped over the branches and ornaments hanging from the light fixture. (via One Kindesign)
23. Winter Wonderland Tablescape. A simple table with garland for the centerpiece, accented by a large bowl filled with silver ornaments. The wreaths are from Hobby Lobby and Walmart. The table is from Weirs Furniture, while the accent chair is from Luxe Leather Furniture. Chunky knit blanket on the accent chair is from Target. The light fixture is from Wayfair. (via @my.blessed.home)
24. A Very Modern Christmas. This beautiful modern holiday table is from the West Elm Holiday Showhouse! The table is adorned with a beautiful black, white and gold theme. FYI: The wall paint color is Alpaca SW 7022 – Sherwin-Williams. The area rug is the Distressed Ensi Rug from West Elm. (via @westelm)
25. Modern Glam Tablescape. A festive table adorned with a red and white palette. A white furry table runner adds texture and warmth. The centerpiece is adorned with red ornaments, silver reindeer, lanterns and a vase filled with artificial red flowers and berries. Mini wreaths are hanging from each of the chairs. Grounding the space is an area rug is from Boutique Rugs. (via @designsbyjeana)
26. Scandinavian Style Tablescape. Colorful and lighted ornaments adorn this table centerpiece. Each table setting features a layering of white plates topped with bowls and napkins wrapped with simple twine. (via El Mueble)
27. Rustic Table Setting. This natural tablescape keeps it simple with glass jar candles and fresh greenery and pomegranates lining the center of the table. (via El Mueble)
28. Bottle Brush Tree Centerpiece. A beautiful centerpiece of bottle brush trees in varying colors and heights makes for an eye-catching tablescape. Moss, eucalyptus branches, mini lights, and ornaments provide the added touch. (via El Mueble)
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