From a Mediterranean-inspired spread to a minimalist tablescape, here's how to dress your table for a holiday feast.
These Fresh and Festive Table Setting Ideas Will Upgrade Your Christmas Lunch
From a Mediterranean-inspired spread to a minimalist tablescape, here's how to dress your table for a holiday feast.
One of the most enjoyable parts of Christmas, 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 Christmas 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 Christmas aesthetic, or you prefer to keep things dialled down, these tablescape ideas are sure to inspire your festive setting.
1. 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 bright. This spread has all the ingredients for a merry gathering.
2. Summery and floral
While there's definitely something warm and inviting about a traditional red and green colour scheme for Christmas, switching up hues can really take your table setting up a notch, as seen with the tablescape below. Opting for pink tones still leans into the Christmas spirit while also keeping things feeling young and fresh. The yellow trimming on the scalloped napkins and Terracotta tablecloth play into the warm Christmas aesthetic as well, while the delicate flower arrangements add a fresh touch.
3. Gloriously green
For those who'd prefer to stay more in line with the traditional Christmas 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 plateware, clear vases, plenty of foliage, green linen, and gift boxes. The result will be the ultimate sophisticated yet understated tablescape.
4. Warm and rustic
Simple yet festive, this elegant table setting is a nod to rustic-style Mediterranean lunches. Sitting elegantly on our White tablecloth are Bed Threads' ceramic dinner plates adorned with fruit and vegetable motifs. These playful designs inject the scheme with more warmth that's sure to invoke some Christmas cheer. Opt for the tomato or pomegranate designs if you're looking to utilise classic Christmas hues.
5. Neutral minimalism
After such a chaotic year, more of us are looking toward simple and peaceful decorations in the home. Christmas decor doesn't need to be over the top and this beautifully dialled-down look is entirely sophisticated and exudes a calm look that will really let your Christmas feast shine. This timeless look pairs our Oatmeal and White shades to perfection, and a mix of different shaped glassware and vases for visual interest.
6. Mediterranean classic
Those really looking to channel the warmth of the festive season will love this toasty spread. It's Mediterranean meets traditional Christmas vibes here with red and orange hues mixed in with green foliage. Dress your table with our Rust and Terracotta napery, crisp white plates, and bold floral arrangements for added drama. Star-shaped cookies on guest's plates make for a sweet nod to Christmas.
7. Summer vibes
Whether you're in Australia for a summer Christmas or not, Limoncello adds a wonderful happy note to a tablescape. It's a perfectly pale yellow inspired by sun-dappled holidays and the lemon-laden Amalfi coastline. The Turmeric tones compliment this tone and channel the warmth of Christmas into your spread.
8. Clean and simple
This fresh look embraces green and white tones for a timeless and elegant Christmas aesthetic that doesn't feel gauche. The combination of our Scalloped Olive & Sage Placemats and Napkins against our White 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.
