20 Christmas Table Decor Ideas
It’s time to start decorating for Christmas! Are you searching for new ideas for your holiday table this year?
Well, you are in the right place! I’ve rounded up some of the most beautiful Christmas table decor ideas to help you get the look you want this year!
I have always loved decorating for Christmas. There is something so warm and cozy about the twinkling lights and the smell of pine trees.
When I was a kid, my mom would always let us decorate our own Christmas tree.
We would spend hours stringing popcorn and cranberries for garland and making homemade ornaments.
1. Fresh Greenery Table Decor
Fresh greenery is a classic choice for Christmas decor. From garlands to wreaths to miniature trees, fresh greenery adds a natural touch to your table.
This look is easy to achieve with a few simple elements. Start with a greenery garland down the center of the table.
Then add in some candlelight with gold candlesticks and tea light candles.
A few gold ornaments scattered throughout the greenery add a touch of sparkle.
This is a great look for a more formal Christmas dinner.
2. Festive Table Runner
Don’t feel like you need to completely cover your table with Christmas decor. Instead, add a festive touch with a simple table runner.
This red and white striped runner sets the stage for a simple and elegant tablescape.
A mix of white and red roses and eucalyptus branches adds a pop of color to the table, and a few red and white candles complete the look.
3. Christmas Table Decor with Candles
Candles are a classic Christmas decoration. You can use them to create a warm and cozy feeling on your Christmas tablescape.
This table setting uses a variety of candles in different heights and widths. A greenery table runner is the perfect base for the candles.
You can use faux or real greenery to create a base for your table decor.
A few gold accents, like the candlesticks and the place card holders, are the perfect finishing touches to this cozy Christmas table.
4. Table Decor with a Snowy Touch
Add a touch of frost to your table with little snowflake accents.
Here, this table is decorated with a white and gold color scheme, and snowflakes are added in with the napkin rings, the plates, and the place cards.
The name cards are set into a little snow-covered Christmas tree, and the name is written in a gold pen to match the rest of the table.
5. Christmas Table Decor with Gold Accents
Gold is a great color to incorporate into your Christmas table decor if you want to add a touch of elegance to your table setting.
This simple table design from Rooms for Rent Blog is a stunning example of how you can use gold to dress up your table for the holidays.
Gold flatware, candlesticks, and a few gold ornaments are all you need to add a little bit of sparkle to your Christmas table.
6. Scandinavian Table Decor
If you’re a fan of the minimalist look, you’ll love this Scandi-inspired table decor.
Start with a clean white tablecloth, then layer in a white and gray plaid runner. Top with a trio of mixed greenery wreaths with white candles.
A small vase of white flowers and a few white and silver ornaments add a little extra decoration to the table.
7. Simple and Elegant Table Decor
If you’re more into a minimalist design, this simple and elegant Christmas table decor is perfect for you.
To recreate this look, use a white tablecloth and set the table with white dishes.
Add a white and green table runner and use greenery and white candles for the centerpiece.
8. Christmas Table Decor for Kids
If you’re hosting a kids’ table, then you might as well go all out with the festive decorations!
This Christmas table decor is perfect for kids and adults alike.
The whimsical color palette, fun table runner, and playful gingerbread house centerpiece are perfect for a kids’ table.
9. Festive Red Table Decor
Red is a classic Christmas color that is sure to make a statement on your holiday table.
This table setting designed by Kim of Tidbits & Twine features a red and white color palette with touches of green and gold.
The red and white table runner is the focal point of the table and is lined with greenery and red and white ornaments.
The simple, yet elegant, place settings are topped with red napkins and gold flatware.
10. Glamorous Christmas Table Decor
Give your holiday tablescape a glamorous makeover by adding metallic accents and a touch of black.
We love how this table decor is both festive and sophisticated.
Gold chargers and black plates are topped with a white napkin and a sprig of greenery.
A gold table runner and white candles add a warm and cozy feel to the table.
11. Rustic Christmas Table Decor
This rustic Christmas table designed by Liz Marie Galvan feels like it was plucked right from a winter wonderland.
The tablescape is filled with a variety of greenery and garland that’s covered in snow,
while the place settings are accented with a mix of evergreen sprigs and pinecones.
The natural wood chargers and jute placemats add to the rustic feel, but the white plates and mini trees keep the look festive.
12. Table Decor with a White Christmas Theme
White Christmas themes are a popular choice for holiday tablescapes.
This design is a little more modern than traditional, featuring a white tablecloth, white plates, and snowflake placemats.
The centerpiece is a simple but elegant white vase with greenery and twinkle lights.
White candles and a few gold accents add a touch of warmth to the table.
13. Christmas Table Decor with a Natural Touch
This table is a beautiful example of how to combine traditional Christmas decor with a natural touch.
The greenery and wood accents give it a more rustic look, while the pops of red keep it classic.
I love the layered place settings with the charger, plate, and bowl. The wood slice place card holders are the perfect finishing touch!
14. Modern Christmas Table Decor
A black and white color scheme is perfect for a modern Christmas table. This table setting uses a mix of black and white dishes and linens.
The Christmas tree centerpiece is a fun way to add color to the table.
Since the tree is the focal point of the table, the rest of the decor is kept simple.
A few bottle brush trees and a white garland are the only other decorations on the table.
The black and white color scheme is carried through to the tree with black and white ornaments.
A few pops of red are added in with the tree to bring in some festive color.
15. Traditional Christmas Table Decor
Red, green, and gold is a classic color combination for Christmas. You’ll find these colors in the ornaments, the candlesticks, and the linens.
The garland down the center of the table is woven with gold ornaments and the gold flatware ties the whole look together.
The best part about this table is that you can use any of your own ornaments to create the garland and then use them on the tree when you’re done!
16. Christmas Table Decor with a Pop of Color
Who says Christmas has to be all about red and green?
We love the idea of incorporating a pop of color into your Christmas table decor, like the pink and blue in this setup.
The best part about this look is that it’s simple to recreate with items you already have.
Just add a few colorful ornaments to your centerpiece and swap out your napkins for something more colorful.
17. Christmas Table Decor with Sparkle
If you love the idea of a neutral Christmas, but still want a little sparkle, this is the perfect Christmas table decor idea for you.
This table is all about the sparkle and shine with white, silver, and gold.
The neutral color palette is a great base for the sparkle, and it’s easy to add in just a few pops of color.
The table runner is actually a piece of fabric that’s been cut to size, and the ends have been left raw for a more casual look.
The white dishes and linens are a great base for the sparkle, and the silver and gold accents are the perfect touch.
18. Table Decor with a Mini Christmas Tree
We love the idea of using a mini Christmas tree as the centerpiece of your table. You can even decorate the tree with ornaments and a tree topper!
This table features a beautiful plaid table runner, gold place settings, and a few candles. The mini tree is the perfect finishing touch!
19. Table Decor with a Christmas Village
This Christmas table decor with a village is just so cute! You can use a Christmas village you already have on hand or buy a new one.
I love the idea of using a cake stand to create levels for your village. Then, fill in the empty spaces with bottle brush trees.
This is a great way to fill a large table with decor without spending a ton of money on extra pieces.
20. Christmas Table Decor with a Theme
If you’re feeling extra festive, consider setting a table with a theme in mind.
This Christmas table decor features a gingerbread theme with a variety of gingerbread house centerpieces,
gingerbread cookies, and a gingerbread village runner.
The best part about a table with a theme is that you can use it year after year and just switch up the colors and decor to keep it looking fresh.
Conclusion
There you have it! 20 Christmas table decor ideas to give you some inspiration this holiday season. Which one was your favorite? Let us know in the comments below!
Happy holidays!
