33 Best Christmas Table Setting Ideas for This Festive Season

The holiday season is here, so it’ll be time to un-box your Christmas decorations from storage and turning your home into your own winter wonderland. Although you may have the most obvious decorative spots, such as putting your Christmas tree in the living room and littering your front lawn with a bunch of festive outdoor decorations, it can be a simple, economical way to take your celebration to the next level by decorating your dinner table. If you show your beautiful holiday cards or the favourite festive desserts of your family, this holiday season’s Christmas table decoration ideas will make your home all the more happy, merry, and bright. So, what you are waiting for!

Nothing is more important on Christmas evening than the tablescape. That’s why we are offering an inspiration for you to pick out your own design, whether you prefer a traditional spread or one that’s totally modern!

Rustic Table Setting
A Lovely Rustic Table Setting with Vibrant Shades of Pink

We all know, Christmas evening is one of the few holidays when the whole family gathers around the table.

There are almost infinite numbers of Christmas table setting ideas to choose from, from DIY decorations you can make with the children or on your own, to elegant centrepieces you can buy without breaking the bank, to bring even more holiday spirit into your home this holiday season.

Dining table decorated for Christmas and Evergreen Centrepiece
Dining table decorated for Christmas and Evergreen Centrepiece

But still you yourself can create the Christmas spirit, if you decide to surprise your friends and family virtually simply steal the Christmas table decoration ideas given below.

White servings with gold or bronze plates make the table look very new, not only somewhat antique! Isn’t it? Now, let me take you to the key centrepieces and festive ideas that will add cheer to your Christmas holiday dinner.

Fabulous Christmas Table Decoration Ideas

Check out this amazing Christmas table setting ideas:

01. Hang Wreath Chandelier 

Hang the wreath chandelier over the table with natural trimmings like pinecones, berries, branches and holy leaves for more real look. Hang it up by using rustic rope!

Hang Wreath Chandelier

02. Filled Glass Container on Wooden Trunk Slice 

A five-minute DIY for your Christmas centrepiece! Adorn your table with glass container filled up with nuts, cranberries, pinecones, cinnamon sticks, and dried citrus on a centred polished wooden slice.

Filled Glass Container on Wooden Trunk Slice

03. Adorned Wreath on Dining Chairs

Tie mini wreaths to your dining chair frames with ribbons. It will make every person at the table feel like an honorary guest.

Adorned Wreath on Dining Chairs

04. Bottlebrush Trees on Christmas Dining Table

Bring holiday cheer by just DIY some bottlebrush Christmas trees which evokes a childish delight and just perfect for a whimsical party.

Bottlebrush Trees on Christmas Dining Table

05. Succulents on Wooden ChristmasTable Setting Idea

Keep rustic wooden table live with succulents. Keep it casual as a centrepiece and over every dishes.

Succulents on Wooden Table Setting

06. Plates Wrapped in a Bow

It’s a simple way to dress up your party dine for gatherings. It is quicker and look stunning with various ribbons.

Plates Wrapped in a Bow

07. Snowy Winter Wonderland Table Settings

Give your table a burst of life of this winter by turning them in to a white and silver décor. Add some snowflake coasters, white painted pinecones and snowy Christmas trees as a centrepiece.

Snowy Winter Wonderland Table Settings

Well, we have some Christmas tree ideas as well. Have a look.

08. Christmas Tree Napkin

Wrap your large linen napkins in to Christmas tree with creative folding technique.

Christmas Tree Napkin

You can DIY, it is very simple. Try it!

09. Sparkling Pinecones as Christmas Table Decorations

You can dress up a simple place setting with a pinecones and name tag cut from scrapbook paper and attached to a whitewashed pinecone. You can also place pinecone tree as a centrepiece that dramatically changes the way the dining looks.

Sparkling Pinecones

10. Cross-Stitch Your Napkins for Christmas Table Decoration

You can bring a touch of modern-folk art to your table by simply stitching your napkin with different patterns which is an adorable addition to your holiday dinner. 

Cross-Stitch Your Napkins for Christmas Table Decoration

11. Decorative Tray

A fancy vintage silver tray becomes a standout centrepiece when dressed with glowing tea lights, fresh cedar branches, several glitzy ornaments, and a single pinecone!

Decorative Tray
Decorative Tray Table Setting

12. Sky-high Christmas Centrepiece

A 3-tiered dining centrepiece decorated with eating items makes your eve my eatery & hungry.

Sky-high Christmas Centrepiece

13. Colourful Balls of Fun on Christmas Dining Table

You can create a colourful centrepiece by simply filling a shallow bowl with glittering coloured ornaments with chocolates.

Colourful Balls of Fun on Christmas Dining Table

14. Use Fresh Flowers for Christmas Table Setting

You can create your own customized flower composition and use it as Christmas table setting.

Use Fresh Flowers for Christmas Table Setting

15. Focus on Your Family

You can make family photos for your table centrepiece. Simply choose pics from Christmases past for a trip down memory lane and place two photos back-to-back on memo clips, so you’ll be able to see a picture no matter where you sit!

Focus on Your Family

16. Natural Touches for Christmas Table Decoration

You can use decorative wine and ornamental balls, with feathers, garland and white bird to carry the woody natural centerpiece in to a fascinating table displayed.

Natural Touches for Christmas Table Decoration

Apart from table decoration, you can give your home a natural touch with these tips.

17. Sparkly Candles on Christmas Dinner Table

You can add some homemade sparkle to your candles. It adds flavour to your Christmas table settings and yes brighten-up your dine.

Sparkly Candles on Christmas Dinner Table

18. Jingle Bells

Assemble small jingle bells in a red berry wreath placed in all plates. Add sparkle by using red plates.

Jingle Bells

19. Rustic Elegance to Christmas Dining Table

Add rustic elegance to your Christmas dining table by using a wooden table with live moss and some pinecones. Place candles to add extra sparkle.

Rustic Elegance to Christmas Dining Table

20. Red Berries

You can fill a glass jars with red cranberries and some evergreen branches over it to give your evening a special emphasis with reds and greens.

Red Berries

21. Woodland Table

For a unique focal, think about a live moss as a focal point with a green mound and stones. You just need to lay a protective surface under it. You can also scatter some pinecones and slender candles around it.

Woodland Table

22. Lantern light on Table

You can surround your table with lanterns along with fresh greenery and pinecones for a classic, elegant centrepiece!

Lantern light on Table

23. Reindeer Themed Christmas Table Setting

You can create a reindeer themed Christmas table setting. Start by placing napkins with reindeer drawn on them. At the centre of the table reindeer centrepiece will give out the perfect Christmas vibes.

Reindeer Themed Christmas Table Setting

24. Add String Lights Decor

You can add lights to your Christmas table setting and make it glitterier. This will enhance the Christmas dinner experience.

Add String Lights Decor

25. Wrapping Paper Trees as Christmas Table Decoration

You can trim the dining table with paper trees in a different colours and patterns. For the simplest tree, simply wrap paper around a foam cone.

Wrapping Paper Trees as Christmas Table Decoration

26. Game Greeting on Christmas Dining Table

Using a Scrabble game tiles, can spell out your seasonal message. Place it on a platter and accent with ornaments, fresh greens, nuts, berries or ribbons for a whole look.

Game Greeting on Christmas Dining Table

27. Reindeer Coffee Table Christmas Centrepiece

During all the hustle and bustle surrounding the cold and insane Christmas season, it’s easy to miss the little details that make a house so cosy. To create a uniform and pleasant centrepiece, use small reindeer figurines and matching adornments. Light a few different candles in the centre as you see fit.

Reindeer Coffee Table Centrepiece

28. Candy Cane Name Holders

This is an easy decoration for a Christmas table that you can whip up in no time. This is a perfect choice for you if you’re looking for some great decor ideas and something festive but still want to save time this holiday season. Pick up a festive ribbon, add a little glue to keep 3 candy canes in place, and print your guests’ names on small cards (or write them by hand). It’s simple, effective and elegant.

Candy Cane Name Holders

29. Snowman Table Setting

This is one of the simpler ideas for decorating the Christmas table. White bowls, black olives, mini carrots, white napkins, silverware, black and red napkins, and… voila! You’re nice enough to go! This is a perfect way to do it if you’re looking for some great decor ideas and a fun way to get the kids interested this Christmas and make them help out by setting the table.

Snowman Table Setting

30. Ornament Trees

Make a slew of these brightly coloured trees to line the centre of a table.

Ornament Trees

31. Use Classic Holiday Colour Palette

Make a holly-jolly Christmas table by using the colours green and red, which are associated with the Christmas spirit. Give a touch of green table cloth and red ornamental balls.

Use Classic Holiday Colour Palette

32. Rosemary Wreath

These wreaths complement any minimalist, rustic, or natural-themed table setting. The wreaths themselves smell wonderful and are simple to make—all you need is rosemary, twine, and scissors!

Rosemary Wreath

33. Napkin Decoration

Instead of simply rolling up fabric napkins, dress them up with tiny red ornaments, pinecone, and boxwood sprigs. Christmas themed napkins add more sparkle to your Christmas dining table setting.

Napkin Decoration

You may also love to look for the various Christmas tree decoration ideas for this season.

Summing up, use these gorgeous tablescapes as an inspiration as the most of them are easy to pull off so you can spend less time on finding the right Christmas table decorations ideas and more time on perfecting your Christmas recipe. And do not forget to follow the guidelines to make your celebration safe.

You can share your creative ideas for decorating the Christmas table in our comment box, we will share your idea in our blog.

And do not forget to refer these articles on indoor and outdoor Christmas decorating ideas.

Outdoor Christmas Decorations: 19 Best Ideas for Your House!
22 Indoor Christmas Decorations Ideas for This Year!

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