Christmas Table Setting Ideas

Christmas Holiday Table Setting Ideas by Lifestyle Blogger Laura Lily,

Christmas Table Setting Ideas

Each time I put together a tablescape, I try to think outside the box and create something new. Last year’s holiday tablescape included a lot of gold dishware. This year I still wanted to incorporate my favorite metallic color in a different way. The main inspiration for this particular table setting came from my Christmas Pinterest board. I’ve been pinning a ton of holiday decor ideas daily so make sure to follow me for a ton of decor inspiration!

For the centerpiece, I used two bonze candlestick holders and a gold candle pillar. I like the idea of something running down the center of the table such as a table runner, garland, lights, candles, etc. I decided to make use of the 40 piece ornament set I picked up from Target. All the ornaments are made of plastic so if they fall on the floor or if your kids play with them, it doesn’t matter. I also added a few jingle bells, gold painted pinecones, and string lights to the mix.

To be honest, my tables are like an outfit. I put a few options together, see how I like it, and then decide on a favorite. Sometimes I’ll walk away from the table with 4 different place setting options on it only to come back later for a fresh perspective. Don’t be fooled, I did NOT just pull what I needed out of the kitchen to create this. I pulled out every single plate, charger, utensil, glass, and napkin I could find and then played with those options for my favorite set up.

Honestly, if I had space in my kitchen I would have 5 or 6 different tablescape options in all different colors. There have been instances where I’ve walked out of a store only because I don’t have room for anything else in my kitchen!

Other tips I would like to include for setting up a Christmas table setting:

Make sure you leave room for dishes to be set down and passed around the table. My table is a bit small so I leave a side table at one end in case there just isn’t room for anything else on the table, yet I want to have the dish nearby.
Also, make sure to think about the dishes you’ll be serving and if you’ll have all of the proper utensils in place.
Name cards are always a good idea for large parties where certain people may like to avoid each other.
Read up on basic table setting etiquette. Here is a great example: