The holiday season brings family, fun, and food, and the center of it all is our table. While it’s possible to have a meaningful and festive holiday gathering without going overboard in decorating, a few well-planned touches can make your table the focal point of the celebration.
This guide offers design ideas to turn your Christmas table into a place where loved ones can come together, enjoy the special time of year, and make lasting memories.
Co-create the holiday table
Give thought to the theme and style you want for your table, from the centerpiece to the place settings. Make a plan to bring your vision to life and create the perfect holiday table!
Explore designs for your extended holiday table
Choose from four popular Christmas table design ideas. Customize each to fit your aesthetic, adding or subtracting elements to create the perfect look.
1. Farmhouse chic
Create a chic, rustic look with a simple, neutral color palette and natural elements. Use whites, grays, and beiges, and incorporate pinecones and greenery with earthenware, pottery, and glass place settings to tie the whole look together.
Explore ways to create an extended holiday table in the modern farmhouse style with centerpieces and accessories.
2. Classic sophistication
Elevate your table with classic elegance. Stick to a crisp white tablecloth and accessorize with red roses, poinsettias, and holly, along with long candles and crystal stemware for a special gathering.
Create this classy look with red and white centerpieces and elegant elements that capture the yuletide spirit.
3. Fun & festive
Create a mix and match look with bright colors and iconic elements like candy canes, reindeer, and snowmen to evoke a winter wonderland on your table. Have fun by combining old holiday favorites with new festive items.
Fun & festive gift ideas
4. Winter blues
Embrace the beauty of blue for your winter table. Use white with royal or midnight blue accents and a touch of silver, complemented with white lights for a holiday glow.
Winter blues gift ideas
Your table is decorated. Now what?
Celebrate the holiday season with good food and activities, enjoying everything the season has to offer around your beautifully decorated table.