“There is nothing that makes me happier than sitting around the dinner table and talking until the candles are burned down.” – Madeleine L’Engle
Without a doubt, the food is a key point of a Christmas dinner. But what makes it festive and magic is the Christmas table decor. You can’t imagine what a difference a vase with evergreens can make.
“Christmas dinner… was a feast indeed. Oyster soup had been consumed; two enormous turkeys had come and gone mere carcasses of their former selves. Now, the supreme moment, the Christmas pudding was brought in, in state!” – Agatha Christie
It’s not necessary to create complex decor. There are tons of simple and delightful solutions on how to decorate your Christmas table in the way that will certainly surprise and charm your guests.
The internet is full with excellent Christmas table decoration ideas. However, this guide can cut out hours of your research and help you make your Christmas dinner table look amazing.
10 Christmas table decor secrets
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Secret 1
Don’t leave Christmas table decor for the last minute
With the rush of present and food shopping, Christmas table decor very often is left for the last minute. Try to avoid this mistake because the spectacular Christmas dinner design is as important as the menu. All your efforts for the extra festiveness will be turned to the lifelong memories.
Secret 2
Use what you have
Shop your own home – more likely you’ll find new uses for ordinary household items, such as:
- an old picture frame for a table centerpiece
- a curtain as a table cloth or runner
- a shower curtain for a table runner or placemats under your dishes
- a mirror as a tray for delicate glass figurines
- beads from your old jewelry to add accents
You can really save lots of money by re-purposing items you already own. You can create something beautiful without spending a dime.
Secret 3
Try curtains for table cloths and runners
If for any reason, you don’t have a table cloth you want, curtains are a perfect option. If you want to use your curtain as a table runner, just fold it in half longways, and then fold it again.
Secret 4
Use picture frame for a centerpiece
A picture frame works great to make a fantastic centerpiece. Just place it on the table and put the decorative items of your choice inside.
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Secret 5
Illuminate with lights
No Christmas table decor is complete without lights. Illuminate the table for a festive feast with candles or LED string lights, or both.
Secret 6
Incorporate greens
Instead of a traditional table runner, create a “runner” of evergreen cuts in the centre of the table using pine branches, boxwood, thuja or eucalyptus. Place a flower pot with amaryllis or poinsettia; or a vase with spruce branches. Using your own yard clippings is a great way to save money and add a natural element to your Christmas table.
Secret 7
Buy a ready-made table centerpiece
For a fuss-free Christmas table decoration, buy a ready-made table arrangement in a dollar store.
Secret 8
Wreath for Centerpiece
Buy a Christmas wreath in a dollar store and use it as a base for your centerpiece. You can put a candle, or a vase with pine branches, or a poinsettia pot inside it.
Secret 9
Add some glitter
Keep it sophisticated with just touches of metallic tones of silver and gold or mirrored objects. Crystal vase with battery-operated LED string lights will make your decor stunning.
Secret 10
Keep it simple
Don’t try too hard. Don’t go too far. Just keep it simple
“Christmas dinner was something of a success; it passed off, at any rate, without bloodshed.”
– Kingsley Amis, Ending Up