10 Table Setting Ideas to Inspire Your Holiday Spread
From moody traditional spreads to minimalist tablescapes, here's how to dress your table for a holiday feast.
One of the most enjoyable parts of the holiday season, if not the most enjoyable, is gathering friends and family around for a delicious lunch or dinner feast. And perhaps the best way to make this occasion even more special is by creating a beautiful tablescape to elevate your food and set the festive mood.
Your holiday table is one of the most important aspects of the day/evening (we'd argue the gifts are a close second) because it's where you and your family/friends will spend most of the event. A beautifully designed spread won't only elevate the dishes you serve, it will change the overall atmosphere.
But hosting can be an overwhelming task, especially for first-timers, and it requires plenty of forethought. From colour scheme to serveware, there are plenty of things you will need to consider, but the most important thing is that you have fun with it.
Wherever you're celebrating this year and whether you're partial to a more traditional festive aesthetic, or you prefer to keep things dialled down, these tablescape ideas are sure to inspire your festive setting.
1. Patterned and Playful
Those really looking to channel the playfulness of the festive season will love this beautifully bold spread. Featuring artist Brigitte Grant's La Fontelina Placemats and Napkins made in collaboration with Bed Threads, this Mediterranean-themed spread is utterly delightful. Styled with an array of seasonal produce and hors d'oeuvres, the La Fontelina Tableware is the perfect addition to any table needing a little more festive cheer this holiday season.
2. Blooming Banquet
Minimal and unique, this stunning tablescape is built upon a crisp White Tablecloth adorned with Oatmeal & Olive Petal Placemats and Coasters, and then finished off with a set of velvety Crème Napkins. This setting places an emphasis on fresh produce and foliage, incorporating complimentary blooms in vases and natural pops of colour from the delicious sides scattered across the table.
3. Neutral Minimalism
Holiday decor doesn't need to be over the top – in fact, you don’t even need a proper table. All it takes is some linen tableware to transform foldable picnic tables into a sophisticated setting, catering to celebrations indoors or out. Oatmeal and White create a timeless backdrop to let your spread shine, while a mix of unique glassware and vases add visual interest.
4. Fresh and Inviting
A true feast for the eyes, this charming spread is fresh and inviting. It embraces understated yet chic holiday flair with simple floral arrangements, linen tableware, and a dialled-down colour scheme of Olive and Oatmeal. The look has been elevated with a selection of our ceramic dinner plates which make the aesthetic just that extra bit merry and bright.
5. Gloriously Green
For those who'd prefer to stay more in line with the traditional holiday aesthetic, this merry spread celebrates the colour green in all its glory. Olive, Sage, and emerald tones culminate to create a look that feels decidedly festive without looking kitsch. In order to create this nature-inspired spread, opt for neutral-toned crockery, clear vases, plenty of foliage, green linen, and gift boxes. The result will be the ultimate sophisticated yet understated tablescape.
6. Clean and Simple
This fresh look embraces green and white tones for a timeless and elegant holiday aesthetic that doesn't feel gauche. The combination of our crisp White Napkins against our timeless Sage Tablecloth brings to mind snow-capped Christmas trees while the yellow carnations add a warm touch to the look. It's an understated yet magical look for the holidays!
7. Romantically Regal
If luxurious opulence is more of your vibe, then meet your tablescape match. This is divine setting features an Olive Tablecloth, Mulberry Placemats and Crème Napkins to create a contemporary spread which nods to traditional holiday colours and styling. Adorned with off-white taper candles and a sculptural flower arrangement, this stunning look is guaranteed to wow your guests.
8. Moody and Festive
While there's definitely something warm and inviting about a traditional red and green colour scheme for the holidays, switching up hues slightly can really take your table setting up a notch. Opting for neutral tones with Crème Placemats and Napkins keeps things feeling refined and fresh, while the Mulberry Tablecloth still leans into the festive spirit.
9. Warm and Rustic
Simple yet festive, this elegant table setting is a nod to rustic-style Mediterranean lunches. Sitting elegantly on our Rust Tablecloth are Terracotta Placemats and Rust Napkins, creating a soothing and tonal setting. These earthy tones inject the look with more warmth that's sure to invoke some Christmas cheer.
10. Romantic Feast
Get swept up in the magic of the holidays with this luxuriously rich spread, perfect for anyone looking to celebrate the season in a more traditional style. A Crème Tablecloth sits beneath Mulberry Placemats and Napkins, while an array of red florals, silver touches and porcelain crockery complement this sweet scene.
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