Undecided about how to decorate your Christmas table? Check out these 14 great ideas

by Mark Bennett

November 23, 2023

Undecided about how to decorate your Christmas table? Check out these 14 great ideas
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Every year, when the time comes to set the table for Christmas, the question arises of what could the best decorations will be - not only visually appealing ones but also those that are original and creative. Taking into account the inevitable inclusions on the Christmas table - such as candles and evergreen branches - it is still possible to find room for creativity.

When setting a table for Christmas meals, you naturally want to create an impression. To achieve this, you can use not only classic decorations like centerpieces, tablecloths, napkin holders, and coasters but also plates, glasses, and cutlery.

If you are still undecided about the decorations for your Christmas table, check out these 14 fantastic ideas:

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1. Black and white decorations

1. Black and white decorations

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A decidely "alternative" table for Christmas is one decked out in black and white and with the central runner and checkered chair cushions contrasting with the white of the crockery. Scatter the table with Christmas decorations such as candles and small reindeer-shaped cutlery rests.

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2. Elegant silver centerpiece

2. Elegant silver centerpiece

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An elegant centerpiece can be created simply with a silver tray, some pine cones, a few small candles and balls in metallic tones. A few accents in red will finish the look.

3. A classic Christmas

3. A classic Christmas

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If you are a lover of classics, you cannot not use red and green tablecloths, plates with cute Christmas designs and green glasses with gold trimmings.

4. Neutral centerpiece

4. Neutral centerpiece

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If your Christmas decorations are in neutral tones, continue this theme on the table too by using an evergreen centerpiece decorated with a simple white candle, silver pine cones and white roses.

5. A golden triumph

5. A golden triumph

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A gold-decorated centerpiece, tall golden candles and a string of lights will make a wonderful contrast on a white table.

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6. Neutral and eco-friendly

6. Neutral and eco-friendly

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Here, the cork trivets and coasters match the table runner in the same shade of brown and the small terracotta candle holders, creating a delightful contrast with the silver decorations and placemats.

7. Precious silver

7. Precious silver

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For this look, silver is the color of the plates and crockery, but also of the table decorations (and which match the grey chair covers).

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8. Evergreens and dried fruit

8. Evergreens and dried fruit

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Add a splash of color to a white table setting by placing a garland of evergreens and dried fruit in the center.

9. Original in white, gold and blue

9. Original in white, gold and blue

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How about a touch of originality by having a white, blue and gold table setup?

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10. Ceramics and glass in gold and silver

10. Ceramics and glass in gold and silver

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A central white ceramic cake stand holds gold and silver tree balls and the placeholders are golden fruit. Gold is the star of this table setup.

11. Origami napkins

11. Origami napkins

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Transform the table napkins into cute, small Christmas trees using origami - folding instructions can easily be found online.

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12. Simplicity in white

12. Simplicity in white

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Set up a wooden table and complete it by decorating the centerpiece with green branches dotted with white flowers and candles in the same color.

13. Autumn inspiration

13. Autumn inspiration

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An autumn-inspired table is tinged with earthy and dark colors. Ripe ears of corn in vases at the center of the table and golden trimmings complete this look.

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14. A forest on the table

14. A forest on the table

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Decorate your Christmas table simply by using a centerpiece entirely covered in a small fir trees (perhaps "borrowed" from someone's toy train collection).

Have you decided on how to decorate your Christmas table yet?

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