When it comes to answering “What should I bake, decorate, DIY, or do today?” question, there is no shortage of inspiration to spark creativity. As the holidays approach and I dive into food preparation, gift wrapping, and making the house feel warm and inviting, I find myself getting excited about setting the table for a big Christmas Day meal. With the season in full swing, I’m gathering all the Christmas table setting ideas to make this year’s celebration extra special.
8 Christmas Table Setting Ideas to Elevate Your Holiday Meal
I’m sure many of you agree that there’s nothing better than pairing delicious food with an amazing setting (plus, all the lovelies you can fit around your table). When all is said and done, the real reason we go to the effort of dressing up our homes for the holidays is to celebrate with friends and family. Although presence is important, I like to document all the fun to be had in the form of more pictures. An aesthetically pleasing backdrop to all that fun is the icing on the cake.
Whether you’re looking for minimalist, whimsical, or farmhouse-chic, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for here. I’ve collected my favorite Christmas table setting ideas for everything you need.
Neutral & Natural
If you want to make your guests feel like they’ve just stepped into the sweetest Christmas-themed fairy tale possible, here’s your answer. I love the balance of the neutral palette mixed with a tangle of fresh and diverse greens for a natural vibe. Everyone at your table is guaranteed to feel at home (while wondering if they’ve been magically transported to Denmark for dinner).
Handmade-Chic
I can get away with having a picture perfect vacation home. Satisfying symmetry and coordinated colors are the balm for my Type A soul, but as I learn to embrace the principles of wabi-sabi, I’m all about finding magic in the impermanent, the infinite, and the imperfect. While I appreciate the beauty of aesthetically pleasing decor, nothing comes close to the joy of embracing an imperfect vibe.
Scandinavian-Inspired
There’s a reason we’re all over obsessed with Scandinavian design, food, and philosophy. With luxury and comfort at the heart of this way of being, it’s no wonder that the decorating style puts you at ease quickly. The combination of unexpected flowers, monochromatic place settings, and a few small lights placed on the table is pure magic for a holiday dinner. Warm shades are the driving force of this color palette, helping you drift off into a Danish-inspired dreamland.
Farmhouse Christmas
Looking at this picture alone immediately transports me to the New England countryside, with beautiful images of snow-white holidays, carolers, and Christmas Kringle for breakfast dancing in my head. If that sentence alone perfectly sums up your ideal Christmas, let this table be your guide. This table is all about simplicity, easy to recreate. Simple flowers in a white pitcher, rattan accents, and texture are key to making it happen.
Fortunately Woodland
Here, the interplay of design and beauty feels incredibly unique and cohesive. This table evokes a harmonious sense of peace by weaving green into the floral arrangement and settings. I love the woven chairs to accentuate the natural vibe and the linen tablecloth to tie everything together.
While the black and white may seem a little stark, this table does an amazing job of weaving a little whimsy into its design. Wine glasses in unexpected shapes and modern taper holders provide a dynamic display and set the stage for a good meal. And remember: if the food looks this good, you’re welcome to have it twice as a main course.
If you’re not waking up to snow on Christmas morning this year, why not keep the dream alive indoors? A white winter table gets a little interest and festive glamor from pomegranates and a green runner (slightly woven in place just because). How is the song going again? I’m dreaming of a white Christmas…
This year, Camille’s Christmas decor is all about pairing a neutral color palette with the beauty of nature, from the forest. While artificial accents can sometimes be a necessity, this look achieves a woodsy vibe with all the real greenery, tall candlesticks, and DIY natural settings for good measure. With the fire roaring quietly in the background, you might think you’re in the middle of the woods yourself.