Decorating the festive table during this period will help you bring the festive atmosphere into your home. Christmas brings us closer to our loved ones and visits from friends and family dinners are events that are repeated more often during the holidays. Impress your guests with different delicacies, but don’t forget about the decoration of the festive table. Read on and discover some ideas to inspire you!
The winter holidays enchant us with a cheerful and festive atmosphere, which we want to translate into the decoration of our home. The Christmas decoration contains various elements, among which the most appreciated is certainly the Christmas tree. Decorated with various installations and ornaments, it is often in the place of honor, in the living room or dining room.
However, another important room in your home is the dining area. Whether it is arranged in a separate room, in the kitchen or in the living room, the dining area will be the area where you will spend the most time with the guests who cross your threshold.
Here are some ideas to inspire you for decorating the festive table:
1. Classic shades of red and green
There is nothing that makes you think of a Christmas decoration faster than the classic red and green color combination. This is easy to use in festive table decoration. All you have to do is choose a predominant color and an accent color. For example, if you opt for a green tablecloth, the napkins can be red.
All decoration should be balanced with a neutral shade, such as white, so that it doesn’t look too busy. So opt for simple, white crockery. This will help you highlight the delicious dishes prepared for your loved ones.
2. Gold and silver for elegant decoration
If the classic red-green color combination is not to your taste, you can opt to decorate the festive table in neutral shades, to which you can add gold or silver accents.
Another popular color palette for Christmas decorations is made up of shades of red and gold. This is ideal for a warm-toned decoration, which inspires a welcoming atmosphere.
Cold shades should not be ignored either. Colors like blue, silver or white, inspired by the beauty of winter, will easily find their place in the decoration of your home during the holidays.
3. Build the entire decoration around a center piece
The central element in the decoration of the festive table can be a vase filled with flowers, a special composition consisting of twigs and pine cones or a stand for candles. Choose a central piece that suits the style you have chosen to decorate the table with. For a rustic decoration, opt for a composition with twigs and pine cones, placed on a wooden board in the center of the table.
For an elegant decoration, choose a glass or crystal candle holder. The transparency of the material will add an extra touch of sophistication without overloading the decor.
4. Liven up the entire space with holiday-specific figurines and decorations
Reindeer, elves, Santa Claus, snowflakes, stars? Everyone can find their place in the decoration of the festive table! They will give a playful look to the decor, but at the same time they will not overshadow its elegance. The little ones will like them as well as the adults.
Choose napkins with Christmas motifs, a reindeer funnel or create a snowman using plates.
5. Enhance the festive table decoration with the help of the right lighting
Light plays an important role in any decoration. Whether we’re talking about natural or artificial light, it helps you highlight the beauty of the decor or create the atmosphere you want for you and your guests in the room.
Above the dining area it is necessary to have an impressive chandelier, which will provide you with enough light, but which will bring an aesthetic touch to the entire decor. Also, don’t forget the candles! Simple or scented, they will be suitable for decorating the festive table. Even if they won’t remain lit for the entire duration of the dinner, at least at the beginning they will help you create a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
So here are our suggestions for decorating this year’s holiday table. However, more than a long series of preparations and a successful decoration, holidays are about the good times spent with loved ones, relaxation and lots of smiles. We want you to be part of everything!
Happy holidays!