Looking for inspiring table decoration ideas? We suggest how to easily decorate your table for Christmas!
The decoration of the Christmas table should be one of the most important elements of the pre-Christmas preparations. It is worth taking care of the beautiful setting for the festive Christmas Eve dinner and the Christmas dinner for your loved ones. We have prepared a short guide for you.
Decorating the Christmas table – where to start?
Let’s start with the 3 main elements you need to keep in mind when preparing your Christmas table decorations:
- Tablecloth – let’s start with the tablecloth, which is the absolute basis of your Christmas table decoration. The right tablecloth will protect the table and give it an elegant look. Wondering which table setting to choose? For a large family celebration, it is definitely worth reaching for a tablecloth made of stain-resistant fabric, which will protect the table from dirt (and its washing after the party will not be a source of stress). When it comes to tablecloth colours, a snow-white tablecloth will always look good, and you can also choose a shade that matches the theme colours of your home’s Christmas decorations.
Christmas table decoration
- Tableware and cutlery – if you have enough space in your kitchen cupboards you might consider putting together festive tableware for Christmas and other important celebrations. If for some reason you don’t want to or can’t afford it, make sure you have extras to give your table setting a special touch. You can use fabric pouches as versatile table decorations. These charming pouches can be used as decorative cutlery cases, and you can also wrap small gifts for your guests.
When preparing your Christmas table decorations, take care of the details
To make the table setting more festive the cutlery can be put in a bag
- Atmospheric lighting – warm lighting will give your table decoration a special touch. You can place tall candle holders on the table, an advent wreath with candles or use chains with lights and LED candle holders. The glow of the candles provides a wonderful, subtle decorative element.
Chain with LED Christmas lights as a table decoration
Once you’ve taken care of the above basic Christmas table decoration elements it’s time to take care of the details…
DIY Christmas table decorations
It’s worth finding room for a few decorations on the Christmas Eve table. Thus, when choosing decorations for the Christmas table, it is advisable to opt for a maximum of two colours to make the table look more elegant. Furthermore, in addition to the candlesticks and light chains mentioned earlier, these can be winter plants in decorative pot covers.
Jute bag with Christmas print as Christmas decoration – casing for Star of Bethlehem (Euphorbia pulcherrima)
You can also use the ornaments you usually hang on the Christmas tree as table decorations – arrange baubles and pendants on a platter or tray.
DIY Christmas decoration in 5 minutes
You can make many wonderful decorations yourself using inconspicuous objects…. such as a jar or a fruit platter!
Lovely DIY Christmas table decoration – candle holder from a jar
Festive DIY Christmas table decoration – festively decorated fruit platter
Christmas gifts for guests
The aforementioned thank-you notes for your guests if wrapped in decorative bags also make a beautiful decorative addition. Choose the bag’s fabric, color to complement the Christmas decorations’ style.
A jute pouch with decorative details enhances rustic-style interiors.
Small gifts for guests can be put into a jute pouch
Christmas gifts for guests in an organza pouch
Looking for more Christmas home decoration inspiration? Then be sure to check out our other post: Which Christmas decorations for interiors to choose?
Beautiful and inexpensive table decorations
With the help of elegant fabric pouches, you can create inexpensive yet truly beautiful Christmas table decorations in just a few moments. Visit our shop today and order your Christmas bags.
