It's soon time for winter's most anticipated holiday - Christmas Eve! Gather family and friends around a beautifully set table to enjoy good food and the magic of Christmas. As the host, it's now high time to start preparing everything for this year's celebration and think about how you want to set the table. Here you will find inspiration and tips for Christmas table settings in various styles, from classic to modern, as well as simple table decorations in the spirit of Christmas that will make all your guests feel welcome!
Set the table for Christmas in different styles
When it comes to Christmas table setting, there is no right or wrong, and it doesn't have to look just one way! There are many ways to create a festive table setting for the Christmas feast. Here you will find inspiration for table settings in three different styles for this year's Christmas celebration!
Simple Christmas table setting in classic style
For a classic Christmas table setting, you can easily create a timeless and cozy feeling by using traditional colors like red, green, and gold. A Christmas table setting with a red tablecloth provides a classic Christmas vibe and serves as a beautiful base. Complete with cutlery in New England style and crystal glass for extra elegance. To add extra warmth to the table setting, candles are perfect while creating a cozy atmosphere, but if you plan to sit around the table for a long time, you can battery-operated lights give the same warm feeling without needing to be replaced. As simple decorations for the table setting, you can use cones, moss, or fir branches. These provide a cozy atmosphere and are an easy way to create a beautiful table setting for Christmas!
Modern Christmas table setting in neutral tones
If you want your Christmas table setting to feel minimalist and modern, you should instead set the table in neutral colors like white and beige. A light linen tablecloth gives a relaxed feeling while sleek cutlery like Victoria or Estrid gives a luxurious touch. Napkin rings in brass or chrome works perfectly as stylish details for a table setting in neutral tones, and feel free to combine these with other details in different materials such as serving platters and wooden trays for a modern feel to the Christmas table setting.
Elegant Christmas table setting for round table
Do you want an elegant Christmas table setting for a round table? Stick to colors like white and silver for a wintry feel. Combine with silver cutlery och matching napkin rings for a sleek look. Remember to place plates and cutlery at even intervals and create a uniform setting at each place for a symmetrical feel.
Use pillar candles in various sizes or low candle holders for a cozy atmosphere without obstructing the view when you sit and talk, and place a decoration like a wreath of fir branches or eucalyptus in the center of the table as a stylish detail. This table setting is also perfect for New Year's - add some extra festive details for a sparkling New Year's table setting!
3 tips for beautiful table decorations for Christmas
Creating that warm and inviting Christmas atmosphere around the table doesn't have to be particularly complicated. Here are three tips for atmospheric decorations for your Christmas table setting!
1. Decorate your Christmas table setting with spruce branches
Fir branches are a classic and simple decoration for Christmas with a lovely scent that spreads throughout the room. The fir branches can be used in several ways for the table setting. Place them along the table as a long garland or lay small twigs around the plate to frame each dish. You can also place a small fir twig on each plate as an elegant decoration for each guest. If you want to add a bit more color, you can combine the fir branches with some red berries for an extra festive touch.
2. Create a festive Christmas table setting with napkins
Napkins are a simple detail that can make a big difference for your Christmas table setting! Fold them nicely on the plate or use decorative napkin rings for a beautiful table setting. As an extra detail, place small handwritten name tags on each napkin - a lovely touch that makes guests feel especially welcome!
3. Decorate the table with Christmas ornaments
Another simple decoration that creates an extra festive feeling for the table is to use Christmas ornaments in the table setting. Christmas ornaments are not just for the tree, but are also perfect as a table decoration for a festive Christmas table setting. Place one ornament on each plate or combine Christmas ornaments in different colors and spread them across the table. Do you have an empty candle holder? Fill it with ornaments in various sizes and colors and place it on the table as a beautiful decoration - a simple table decoration for Christmas made from things you probably already have at home!
Good luck with the Christmas table setting and Merry Christmas from us at Dorre! Do you want more tips on how to create a beautiful Christmas table? Here you will find accessories for the Christmas table and even more tips on how to set the table!