The food is ready, guests are on their way, and the only thing left is to set the table. You want to do it up nicely and add some extra holiday flair. Your holiday tablescape should be warm, creative, and welcoming. If you do a good job (which we know you’re capable of), your interior design skills might be a talking point at the family dinner table. Here are four ideas for the perfect tablescape this holiday season.
Add a Centerpiece That Makes a Pop
When it comes to centerpieces, the goal is to tie together the table decor with a focal point. You can keep it simple and use candles, artificial fruit, flowers, or fresh greenery. The overall goal is to put something pleasing to your guests eye at the center of the table. Bonus points if your centerpiece is something guests can take home as a gift.
Layer Linens
Linens add color and texture to your holiday dinner table. You can play with runners, table clothes, and cloth napkins to add more complexity to your tablescape. Try out different colors and textured materials to really spice things up! Don’t forget to steam your textiles!
Experiment With Festive Dinnerware
Forget the same old boring glassware and plates at the holiday dinner table. Get creative and add more personality with decorative chargers, appetizer plates, glassware, and serving dishes. Add color and different designs that fit into your tablescape theme!
Vary the Dimensions
Any interior design lover will tell you that the key to a holiday table scape is dimension. You don’t want every decorative item to be as tall as your longest candle, as short as your smallest item, or the same size as everything else on the table. A variety of heights will tie your tablescape together and make it look clean and polished. Mix it up by adding candles, greenery, fake fruits, or holiday emblems like a to tree, sleigh, or snowman.