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Christmas Day is around the corner, and if you have not yet decorated your dining room for the holidays, 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, it’s 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 at the dining table, you will want to impress your guests with a stunning table arrangement. From traditional holiday colors to themed tables, creating a stylish Christmas table setting will make for a memorable event. If decorating with candles on your table, consider using unscented or lightly scented candles, so the savory aromas of the holiday meal can take center stage.
Whether you prefer simple arrangements or more extravagant ones, we have a collection of ideas to inspire you below.
Tell Us: Which one of these Christmas centerpiece ideas is your favorite and why? Let us know in the Comments below!
Tips for Creating a Christmas Table Centerpiece
- Keep it low. Aim for about 12 inches or less, so guests can see and talk to each other across the table. Tall candles are fine, since you can see past them.
- Start with greenery. Lay fresh pine, cedar, or faux pine garland down the center of the table as a base, then build the rest of the centerpiece on top.
- Layer your lighting. Mix candles in different heights and add a strand of battery-operated fairy lights for sparkle. LED candles are a safer choice next to dry greenery.
- Add color with what’s in season. Fresh cranberries, pears, pomegranates, and citrus are inexpensive and look beautiful tucked into greenery or set in glass bowls.
- Finish with a little shine. A few red ornaments, mercury glass votives, or gold accents add a festive touch without crowding the table.
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. (Photo Credit: 100 Layer Cake)
2. Stunning Centerpiece
A formal and elegant centerpiece is created 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. (Photo Credit: 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. (Photo Credit: 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. (Photo Credit: 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 look. (Photo Credit: 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 are from H&M; wine and champagne glasses are Riedel; candle holders are from House Doctor; and the Christmas stamp is from Michaels. (Photo Credit: Happy Grey Lucky)
7. DIY Candy Cane Vase
To make this inexpensive centerpiece, here is what you will need: a cylindrical vase or empty can, two-sided tape, a rubber band, candy canes, wide ribbon (wider than the rubber band), and roses. Wrap the tape around the lower portion of the vase, add the rubber band, and set candy canes between the band and the tape. Finish with the ribbon to cover the rubber band, fill with water, and add roses. A DIY tutorial for the place card holders is at the link. (Photo Credit: Cristina Ferrare for Hallmark Channel)
8. Farmhouse Style
A simple yet elegantly styled table features a white table runner adorned with fresh pine boughs and 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. (Photo Credit: 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. Weave fairy lights through the centerpiece for some holiday sparkle. Cutlery is tied together with a delicate ribbon and a sprig of rosemary. Tea lights are set in tiny vintage baking tins. (Photo Credit: 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. For the finishing touches, add 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 glamour. (Photo Credit: 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. (Photo Credit: Inspire Me Heather)
12. Peppermint Holiday Table
This dining table features a fabulous holiday theme inspired by peppermint cookie truffles. Small fluted glass bowls filled with truffles were placed around the table. The centerpiece features fresh greenery and a few small green trees, along with DIY greenery trees made by attaching greenery to a styrofoam cone. Strands of fairy lights are woven with white votive candles. (Photo Credit: 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. (Photo Credit: 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 tablescape. (Photo Credit: @clareandgracedesigns)
15. Magical Garland Centerpiece
Another beautiful centerpiece, this one is a variation of the previous idea. This garland features white roses and branches tucked into the greenery for a gorgeous rustic look. (Photo Credit: @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 gold-trimmed glasses and dishware. (Photo Credit: 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 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. (Photo Credit: Coco Kelley)
18. Nature-Inspired Tabletop
On a beveled-edge mirror, set pillar candles, pinecones, evergreen branches, and clementines. If you don’t want orange as the dominant color, try green pears or red apples for more traditional holiday colors. (Photo Credit: 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 runs the length of the table, intertwined with mercury glass votive holders, snowy little trees, and cut wood pieces. (Photo Credit: 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 the greens in first, then the cranberries, fill with water, and place a candle in the middle). Set 3 to 5 jars together over some greenery, add a couple of pinecones, and you have a stunning table centerpiece. (Photo Credit: Today’s Creative Life)
21. Eucalyptus Table Runner
Simple yet elegant, eucalyptus fills the length of the table, intermingled with gold candle holders set with white pillar candles for ambiance. (Photo Credit: Aventure Deco)
22. Farmhouse Christmas Tablescape
Christmas tree clippings form the garland down the center of the table. Gold mercury glass votive holders are set on mini oak rounds, woven throughout the greenery. Additional ambiance comes from mercury glass pillar candles and mercury glass taper candle holders from World Market. (Photo Credit: 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 creating a swag look. Two boxwood topiaries are dressed up with a red and natural striped ribbon. The finishing touch is a collection of chunky white pillar candles in various shapes and sizes. (Photo Credit: 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. (Photo Credit: 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 the dinnerware. Faux fur blankets add cozy texture to the bench seating, while fairy lights and candles glow in the background. This is a simple way to make a statement on your dining table. (Photo Credit: 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. (Photo Credit: 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. (Photo Credit: 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 from Costco. (Photo Credit: 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, pinecones, and some LED candles for a casual ambiance. (Photo Credit: The Wood Grain Cottage)
30. DIY Rustic Holiday Centerpiece
Taking only 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) right before guests arrive for freshness. (Photo Credit: A Beautiful Plate)
31. Garland Christmas Table Centerpiece
Taking only five minutes to create, this one is perfect if you are short on time! To 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), and a cinnamon stick for each place setting. (Photo Credit: Julie Blanner)
32. Simple Rustic Centerpiece
This beautiful table centerpiece features garland from Balsam Hill (you can opt for cut pine branches for a fresh look). Silver mercury glass 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 candle holders, candles, and wreaths are from Marshalls. (Photo Credit: 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 ambiance. (Photo Credit: Pinterest)
34. Christmas Table With Magical Ambiance
This dazzling table features faux pine branches, pinecones, and mini lights for the centerpiece. LED meteor lights provide the ambiance overhead. Get the lights at the provided link. (Photo Credit: Frontgate)
35. Festive Table Decor
This beautiful table in an Atlanta home features a base of white linens complemented by pops of red in the glassware and berries. In this dining space, there are three trees for extra festivity! (Photo Credit: Westbrook Interiors)
MORE CHRISTMAS INSPIRATION
Looking for more ways to dress up your holiday table? See our Christmas dining room decor ideas, then add sparkle overhead with these Christmas decorated chandeliers. For the rest of the house, browse our Christmas garland ideas and Christmas staircase ideas.
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