5 Ideas To Decorate The Christmas Table
Do you have guests at home these parties and you want to surprise them? One of the best ways to do this is through the little details. Therefore, we leave you 5 ideas to decorate the Christmas table these days where everything must be magical and elegant.
In addition to the quintessential Christmas decoration, consisting of the Christmas tree or the Bethlehem portal, there are other types of details, especially on the tables for lunch and dinner. That the guests see a beautiful and well decorated table will be synonymous with the fact that the hostess has taken care of them, taking care of even the smallest detail so that they have a celebration as pleasant as possible.
Detail to detail
Choose the colors
One of the main ideas for decorating the Christmas table should start in the choice of colors. These will be essential for a stylish presentation. You can use the quintessential Christmas tones (red, green and white) or you can mix one of these with gold or silver.
Navy blue and burgundy are perfect to mix with metallics to achieve a very visually beautiful effect.
Go for an elegant and simple tablecloth
At first glance, the tablecloth is the first element that stands out on the table, so you have to be careful with its colors and especially its patterns. In the latter case, normally this time gives way to Christmas motifs, although it is true that some poinsettias or fir trees can be very excessive if the cutlery is already too ornate.
Therefore, you have to choose the tablecloth according to the colors and utensils that are placed on it so that the table is in harmony. These are the two options:
- Use a tablecloth in basic colors, without patterns, to highlight what is placed on top
- Use a patterned tablecloth but choose dishes and other very simple utensils so as not to overload the set
Do not neglect the detail of the napkins
One of the ideas that can give more play when decorating the Christmas table can be napkins. In addition to the colors or patterns that already come standard, you can create shapes with the napkins : a star, a Christmas tree, a heart …
Another type of decoration for napkins is to use thin threads or strings to wrap them and place a gold ornament, for example.
The atmosphere is better with candles
The candles on the celebration table are a good decoration and help create a cozy atmosphere. In addition, they can be combined with a centerpiece or any other decorative element.
The color of the candles can go according to the center of the table, if you have one, or else to the crockery and cutlery. Of course, remember to be very careful about lighting the candles during the celebration, as the flame and wax can cause problems.
Finally: crockery, cutlery and glasses
It is very important, as has already been said before, that these utensils are combined with the color of the tablecloth so as not to overload the table. If all the elements respect the same color range, the set will be harmonious and elegant.
Also keep in mind that not all dishes have to be the same. Nowadays the mixture of elements is a trend, so you can use two different dishes or, if it seems too risky, several different glasses.
Finally, keep in mind that you can create small details yourself that do not take long but will make the guests smile when they see it. Let your imagination fly!
