Shorter days, lower temperatures. Mariah Carey is defrosting. These are all signs that Christmas is approaching soon, and that means it’s time to decorate. We’ve gathered 15 of the best Christmas tablescape ideas to get the festivities started in your apartment this year.
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1. Red pomegranates
A fun and easy way to bring some Christmas joy into your tablescape is to play off of classic Christmas colors. Drifts of green foliage set the scene and deep red pomegranates add interest and set the Christmas tone by playing into the red and green theme. The white dishware and tablecloth keeps the background neutral while the gold cutlery and pink glasses add subtle hints of color without challenging the centerpiece.
2. Bright and merry
A red and off-white burlap table runner sets the scene for this tablescape, uniting an array of rosemary and cranberries amid mercury glass votives and glass candlesticks. We love the focus on glass here as it adds sparkle and interest while allowing the red and green accents to sing.
3. Pine boughs
Candles, pine boughs, and pine cones make for a simple, clean Christmas tablescape that we love for its subtlety. It reads as festive without feeling over the top. Black dishware plays off the black candlesticks and gold cutlery brightens up the look.
4. Comfortable simplicity
This cozy, eclectic Christmas tablescape uses layering to its advantage. A white tablecloth is layered with a red and white table runner which ties into the napkins and china. The green foliage of the centerpiece provides some visual relief from the red.
5. Eclectic votives
Brass candlesticks emerge from a combination of juniper branches and eucalyptus leaves, a simple, clean look. Eclectic glass votives are tucked into the foliage and provide a personalized touch and lend the tablescape a more informal, cozy vibe. White candles bring an elegant feel, but you can swap them out for other colors to cater the look to your taste.
6. Classic colors
This classy Christmas tablescape starts with a white tablecloth and glass or crystal glasses, these elements provide a great blank canvas for the dark, rich reds and greens featured here. The reds of the napkins and candles take the center stage as the feature color, with dark greens, and bright brass work as accents. The overall effect is upscale, elegant, and simple.
7. Modern and easy
We love this look for its ease and how modern it looks. The white tablecloth allows the delicate red and white berries to draw focus, a variety of green and beige candles are interspersed in the berries, adding another element of interest. Woven placemats add another layer of texture to the look and break up the expanse of the white tablecloth.
8. Pink and green
Shades of pink and green channel a cute, feminine Christmas look in this festive tablescape. The pine branches and Christmas trees are key to having this read as a Christmas decor look given the untraditional color palette. We also love the addition of lights and candles to add another layer of whimsy.
9. Simple candles
For an understated feel, try using a pine bough garland paired with candles of all shapes and sizes. To keep the candles feeling cohesive, we recommend using candles of all the same (or similar) color. We also like the added detail of having the table runner tie in to the napkins and dishware.
10. Rich greens
Rather than a white tablecloth, this Christmas tablescape features a black tablecloth to create a moody vibe. Green napkins and glasses and centerpiece elements give this look a festive feel and brass accents brighten everything up. Tan plates and placemats keep the black tablecloth from feeling dreary or overwhelming.
11. Graphic plates
Cute, graphic plates set the tone for a playful, chic tablescape. The majority of the set up is done in black and white, the perfect foundation for the vivid green brought in by the foliage and ribbon. With so much emphasis on the plates, be sure to choose something that fits your style and can read as a festive Christmas element.
12. White and gold
This array of whites, golds, and tans feels warm and cozy without feeling cloying or cliché. When selecting elements for a look like this, focus on finding a variety of tones, textures, and sizes. A small detail we really love is the addition of grass or wheat heads, they help keep this soft and loose.
13. Berry details
A fun, cheerful way to jazz up a tablescape is to use a cluster of red berries as a place card element. Here they contrast well against sage green plates and tie in to the naturalistic centerpiece. A black and white plaid table runner adds interest and gives the look a comfortable, classic feel.
14. Christmas flowers
Lush greenery and flowers and warm chocolate brown anchor this unconventional Christmas set up. This is a great option for someone that wants to celebrate without leaning too far into classic Christmas territory. If you want to add more festive flair, try using red candles in lieu of orange or incorporating holly berries or pine branches.
15. Fragrant oranges
The juniper branches, oranges, and cloves in this tablescape add a fresh scent to the table and create a bright, cheerful look for the holiday. We love that the candles are taupe to avoid distracting from the focal point, the oranges. If you don’t love the scent of cloves, feel free to skip that addition or add cinnamon sticks instead.
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