Full of leaves
Full of leaves
A simple, effective and very economical idea to decorate the Christmas table is to use the leaves of trees. In this case, magnolia leaves and pine branches. But you can use branches and dried leaves of any species that you find around your house. If you use dry branches without leaves, you will achieve a more dramatic and theatrical effect.
Photo: The Furniture.
With many tablecloths
With many tablecloths
One of the main problems of the Christmas table is how to accommodate so many diners. Here's the solution: several folding tables and trestle boards covered with various tablecloths. The trick to unify it and that there are no fanfare is to use very long tablecloths that camouflage the different tables, and of the same color range to avoid too striking contrasts.
100% naturalness
100% naturalness
If you have a table made of a beautiful material, like this one made of wood, and you don't have a large enough tablecloth, you can do without this and decorate it with a path of rosemary branches and candles, like this one.
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Low cost elegance
Low cost elegance
To achieve this effect, you only need some pastry doilies like the ones used to put under cakes, and some mason jars decorated with ties to put tea lights inside. Super simple and super elegant.
Photo: Leroy Merlin.
Two in one: nativity scene and table runner
Two in one: nativity scene and table runner
And why not put the Christmas nativity scene, with its nativity scene, the shepherds and the angels, directly on the table? Here the Christmas table has been decorated by putting a straw path diagonally with the nativity scene in the center and all the figurines on the sides.
Origami
Origami
If you like origami or paper details, you can fill the table with decorations made from this material. Another option is to line traditional Christmas decorations with newspaper or old books.
Fully combined
Fully combined
Here it has been chosen to decorate the table with only two tones: white and gold. And all the elements are of these colors. From the crockery to the chandeliers and cutlery, passing through the tablecloths and the stars that are distributed among the table service.
Christmas napkin rings
Christmas napkin rings
A trick that never fails to give a Christmas touch to the table is to tie the napkins with some detail that evokes Christmas, like these that are tied with a string and Christmas trees and pine twigs. The trees can be made of wood, cardboard or colored cardboard, for example.
Photo: Due home.
With garlands
With garlands
If you do not have time and you have to improvise a Christmas table in a hurry, an infallible formula is to take a garland like those used to decorate the Christmas tree and spread it from end to end of the table. It takes less time to put it in place than to read this text.
Custom details
Custom details
Another detail that brings the magic of Christmas to the table is to put markers with the names of the diners adorned with Christmas details. Here some pine needles are used, but you can use other ornaments or draw them.
Photo: Scandinavian style.
Minimalist
Minimalist
Here you have a simple and minimalist idea. Everything is white. And as a Christmas decoration a tray has been placed in the center with a garland of lights and stars on top.
Seasonal fruits
Seasonal fruits
A classic of Christmas decoration is to decorate the table with floral arrangements based on typical fruits of this time of year: apples, oranges, pomegranates, grapes, pinecones … In this case, tangerines and pinecones on cypress branches and cotton cloth. sack, which gives it a rustic touch.
Candles and balls
Candles and balls
Another classic to give a Christmas touch to your table is to put balls like those that are placed on the tree and candles everywhere as decorations. To avoid risks, if you put candles on the table, it is better if it is inside vases or tall jars so as not to run the risk of burning when the dishes are passed, the sauce boat is taken … Candlesticks, for example, better to remove them from the table when you go to eat and leave them on the auxiliary furniture around, for example.
Full of aroma
Full of aroma
You can also use ornaments and details that add aroma to the table such as cinnamon sticks, rosemary, lavender … And without forgetting the classic eucalyptus bouquets.
Photo: Very easy.
And without forgetting the kids
And without forgetting the kids
If you have children to eat, one option is to set up their own table with painted wrapping paper and children's details. Here some colors have even been left on the table so that children can finish personalizing their space and have them entertained at the same time.
Photo: Hogarmanía.
Whether you want to plan it in advance or if you have to improvise it at the last minute, here are endless ideas to decorate the table for the meals of these Christmas parties.
Tablecloths ready
- Large in size. The bigger and longer, the better. If they reach the ground, they give a more elegant air and allow you to hide several folding tables or a board with trestle to accommodate all the diners.
- From the same range. If you combine several, it is better that they are of similar materials and tones to avoid fanfare and focus on the dishes and decorations.
- Of other materials. In the absence of tablecloths large enough to cover the entire surface, you can use sheets, bedspreads, curtains, or even wrapping paper.
Crockery, glassware and cutlery
If you do not have enough plates, glasses and cutlery from a single set, you can combine several by mixing and alternating between them, differentiating one for adults and another for children, or allocating them to a specific area of the table (tips, corners, middle … .).
Paths and centerpieces
The idea is to create a line along the table, either from end to end or diagonally in the case that they are square, rectangular and elliptical; or a spotlight in the center if it is a circular table.
Ornaments for all tastes
To decorate these paths and centers or the surrounding and auxiliary furniture you can use all kinds of details and materials.
- Infinite bases. As a basis for these paths and centers you can use scraps, sackcloth, tree bark, pastry doilies …
- Vegetable arrangements. A classic of Christmas decoration is to decorate the table with pine branches or other plants, dry leaves, and fruits typical of this time of year: apples, oranges, pomegranates, grapes, pinecones …
- Candles of multiple sizes and formats. It is a classic of Christmas decorations. To avoid risks, if you put them on the table, it better be in tall vases or jars so as not to run the risk of burning when the dishes are passed, take the sauceboat … The candelabra, better to remove them from the table when you go to eat and leave them on the auxiliary furniture around.
- Garlands of all kinds. Any of the garlands used to decorate the tree, including the lights, can be used to decorate the table.
- Christmas decorations. In the same way, all the elements and figurines that you hang on the tree can be arranged among the dishes: balls, stars, figurines or, why not, the Christmas nativity scene as well.
- DIY (Do It Yourself) details. You can also make your own origami or paper decorations, felt, painted or lined cardboard … as well as napkin rings and markers for diners.
