There are so many things to consider on Christmas Eve, why make life more complicated by overly cumbersome table arrangement? Simple Christmas table decoration ideas are easy to combine, which can save you time and energy on important days, allowing you to better enjoy the celebration with family and friends.
From easy-to-set table center ideas to simple place settings and chair decorations, there are many relaxing techniques and Christmas table decoration ideas that can make your restaurant decoration look more special without spending too much time and effort.
"Now that we can host loved ones again, people are extra careful in sharing the long-awaited moments with friends and family," said Lay London's professional tablecloth designer.
'The Christmas table should be happy and fun, with a little charm. Never underestimate the excitement of leaving small souvenirs for guests on the dinner table. Since it is a holiday, you can add velvet bow napkin ties, candy striped bags or ribbon baubles everywhere. No matter how small, guests will be happy for their surprises and holiday gifts.
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Look for stylish but simple solutions by dressing up the key foundations you already have. The classic linen striped tablecloth has a festive red charger board added to each setting, giving people a just right festive atmosphere. And add shiny red candles as part of the center decoration, linking the color theme together.
Although the centerpiece of the Christmas table looks very eye-catching, it is actually very easy to assemble. Just gather candlesticks of various colors and sizes together and place them on a rustic low-side basket. When space is needed to hold dishes, the use of trays or baskets can make it easier to lift the center piece from the table.
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For a quick and easy table centerpiece, try using a simple door wreath, perhaps the one you used last Christmas. This is a great way to reuse decorations. If your dining table is small, the size is perfect. If pruning is required, just add some extra leaves or baubles.
Put a few candles in the center of your wreath to make the display more shiny. For safety, please make sure that the candle is at least 15-20 cm away from the leaves to prevent the material from catching fire. Or, use LED candles that mimic the real appearance-try Lights4fun for your choice.
With some additional additions, the simple Christmas place setting looks more special. Tie the striped napkins tightly with plush velvet coordinating ribbons and set one in each place. Adding a sprig of rosemary, together with a cinnamon stick and a slice of dried citrus, can not only add Christmas color, but also exude a seductive aroma.
Place plates of festive fruits in the center of the table, such as nectarines and satsuma, pomegranates and fresh figs. Add nuts, berries and dates, and fill in any gaps with extra leaves and greenery.
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Use leaves and green plants to create Christmas flower arrangements for desktop displays. It can be foraged in the garden or bought cheaply in a flower shop or garden center. Choose lush ferns and ivy to add color, with sprigs of holly and mistletoe, or festive spruce and eucalyptus.
A simple linen fabric constitutes a lovely, natural background that will beautifully set off the green plants. The tabletop needs height, so add a few sturdy wooden candlesticks to create a central focal point. Next put your cutlery in place, with mats, plates, and glasses in each setting. Then just fill it with leaves and weave the green plants in and out to make it the same length as the table.
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Make a super simple place setting by popping a bunch of green plants on each plate. Simple white tableware and napkins are very suitable for daily meals, but it is easy to dress up for the occasion, because white can be matched with almost any color scheme.
Fold the napkin into a neat rectangle and fold the edges to form a pocket. Tuck your cutlery inside-the gold adds a touch of luxury-and add a paper luggage tag so you can write the guest's name in fancy fonts.
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Set up table decorations as quickly and easily as possible to give you more time to enjoy the celebration. Combine a simple centerpiece with Scandi flavor. Put a handful of baby's breath and berry leaves in a simple enamel jug or stoneware, and trim with matching red and white mini ornaments.
Replace the cumbersome tablecloths and cumbersome decorations, and use the rustic wooden service board in the center of the table. It is an excellent resting place for tableware and glasses, and it can also provide dishes and platters when serving festive dishes.
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More guests gather around the dining table, which means that the extra chairs around the house come into play. By adding cushions, seat cushions and some comfortable cushions, the seat is more comfortable. Choose a cheerful mix of fabrics to tie your holiday color schemes together.
Use a certain length of ribbon or twine to tie berries and fir sprigs to decorate the back of the chair. Decorate with mini baubles or tree decorations, and add gift tags with guests’ names printed on them.
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When you have extra guests at Christmas, let the daily tableware go further. Combine pure white porcelain with bright colors or a set of festive patterned tableware to create a cheerful mix-and-match feeling and double your pottery quantity.
Prepare a mini gift for your guests in each place to give the meal a special start. Wrap it in a coordinated gift wrapping paper and tie the berry sprigs with a ribbon as a finishing touch.
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If traditional red and green are not your style, choose soft gold and white to add a little brilliance to the neutral dining plan. Polished gold and matte finishes create more subtle gloss and soft luster, not as dazzling as polished surfaces and high-gloss metals.
Mercury glass wishing objects and tall golden candle holders decorate the table, creating a soft and comfortable light after dark. Continue to admire the frosted leaves, soft luster of eucalyptus and snowy fir trees dotted with twinkling fairy lights. Warm white bulbs like this are easier to protect your eyes than cool white bulbs.
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Decorate the table by adding winter leaves to make a simple but special place setting. Spray several small terracotta flower pots with golden color and fill them with mini potted snowdrops or white cyclamen, and place a flower pot in each environment.
Fold the tableware into a stack in each place, then spread a white linen napkin on top, and add a gypsophila stem to decorate it. Put a paper package label around each package with the guest’s name engraved on it with a gold pen.
Choose an elevated center decoration instead of a table top to leave more space for holiday food. Use a large branch or wooden pole to extend the entire length of the table, and then hang it from the ceiling with a strong hook.
Decorate your branches with battery-powered fairy lights so you don't have to worry about finding a place to plug in. Decorating with Christmas lights is the perfect way to add a festive mood.
Finally decorate it with a green garland, coil it up to create a rocking effect, and then hang some lighter decorations here and there.
Reduce the decoration to create a super simple look, but still look very chic. The evergreen fir is mixed with rustic linen, white stoneware and light-colored wood to form a natural matching scheme.
Instead of the center of the table, a long green wreath, whether real or artificial, runs along the length of the table. Use a row of shiny brass candlesticks nestled among the leaves to add height to your arrangement.
Mix high and short size variations, and use simple white dinner candles to echo the simple scheme. Finally, decorate some wooden beads and paper snowflakes on the table.
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Let your holiday decoration be a continuation of your existing color scheme. Add sparkling eucalyptus garlands and taupe and bronze garlands to the table to add luster to natural wood and sage green.
Matched with mismatched dining chairs made of natural wood and green paint, the table is covered with country-style cloth to maintain a relaxed and casual look. Weave a string of fairy-tale lights to make the garland sparkle and make your meal plan from day to night.
The simple finishing touches make any Christmas plan look special. When guests enter the Christmas restaurant to decorate, the back of the chair faces the guests. Why not dress them up to make them look more beautiful, and the colors complement your table.
Surrounded by greenery on the back, spruce cut from the Christmas tree is ideal, tied with ribbons and a few sparkling baubles.
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Make a simple snow globe core to decorate the dining table. The glass dome cake stand is ideal, if you don’t have one, you can try a few large glass bell jars. Sprinkle a layer of salt or fake snow on the bottom of the booth to create an icy background, and then arrange a series of mini lights on the top to create a winter wonderland effect.
Use battery-powered tea lights in the house to light up your display after dark.
First think about what you want your Christmas table to look like. Whether it's traditional red and green with holly and berries, or white and silver in a winter wonderland, frosted baubles and candlelight. To keep things simple and save time, please choose a color theme that suits your existing decorations, so you can have a large number of decorations and decorations, you can grab them to dress up the table.
A simple centerpiece is an easy way to add a decorative finishing touch to your table. Display some of your favorite gadgets and decorations in a bowl or on a cake stand to increase the height of the arrangement. Or put a row of columnar candles in the center of your table. These candles are arranged on a wooden serving board, with a few sprigs of holly and berries dotted here and there to add color.
Start with the tablecloth. Although you may not use them for daily meals, they are a great idea for Christmas lunches because they protect the table from hot plates and spills. If you don’t have a cloth big enough to celebrate Christmas, pure white sheets are a cheap alternative. Dress it up as a runner with a section of winter wallpaper or holiday wrapping paper in the middle. Then add colorful placemats, festive tableware and glasses to decorate it.