6 Tips To Make Your 2024 Christmas Tablescapes Easier
For some, Christmas is all about celebrating and kicking back. For others, it can be a total stress-fest, especially when it comes to decorating and hosting. But don't worry—head over to our blog and say goodbye to the holiday chaos with our 6 tips to make your Christmas tablescapes a whole lot easier!
3 Mistakes to avoid when setting up Christmas tablescape ideas
1. Rushing to decorate without a plan
Starting without a plan will make decorating more difficult. You may take more unnecessary time because you don't know what to do and prepare. Let’s spend time asking yourself some questions before you start decorating:
- What do you want the party to look like?
- What is the party concept you are aiming for?
- What is the main color of the party?
- What kind of vibe/feeling do you want the party to have?
- How can you choose the right decorations?
Determining the main color, and party vibe will make it easier to come up with Christmas tablescape ideas, choose decorations, and set up the tablescape, without being confused.
Extra tip: Using neutral color items like crafted placemats will help decorate and change the party concept more easily when needed.
For example, with two tablescapes below, while remaining the same dining table overall, only changing the color of the napkin makes a big difference. The vibe immediately changes from vibrant to elegant. To achieve this, you should choose neutral placemats and wicker baskets to highlight the Christmas tablescapes.
2. Try to add many accessories
Mixing too many ideas and accessories into the Christmas tablescapes does not make the party look more special, but makes everything become messy because of cramming too many things. You had better determine items that are absolutely necessary to put on the table, such as glasses, plates, napkins, or certain decorative accessories.
3. Missing the line of sight
Don’t forget that a comfortable conversation is the most important part of the party. Therefore, limit the use of too many decorations with outstanding height that block the view of guests, making it difficult for them to communicate and chat.
If you want to increase the depth and aesthetics of the table, you have to consider the heights, sizes, shapes, and textures aspects of the product. Choose which items will be the dining table's centerpiece, then add other accessories around it to create a connection in your Christmas tablescapes.
For example, if you choose the candle to be the most prominent centerpiece, you should choose other smaller accessories, such as pine cones, garlands, and pearls placed below. Do not add accessories that are too large, or too tall. This will make the overall look messy, and overwhelming.
6 Tips for enhancing your Christmas tablescapes
It's time to reveal all the secrets for a Christmas tablescape that's not too complicated but still stands out in the overall space of the party.
Tip 01. Express the seasonal vibes through light, sound, and color
A party requires not only delicious food but also the right atmosphere. For example: Halloween - creepy, funny, Thanksgiving - warm, elegant, Christmas - brilliant, sparkling.
Consider choosing the right accompanying elements such as color palette, table arrangement, decorations, and music that affect the mood/feeling of the party. Let's dive into our go-to Christmas tablescape palettes!
Red x Ivory x Beige
Beige x White x Green
Natural Beige x Off-white x Green
Tip 02. Use handicraft decorations
This year’s Christmas trend is all about celebrating artisans and craftsmanship. Don’t skip it when decking out your Christmas table setting – it adds a personal, meaningful touch to your party!
Using hand-crafted products with basic design, and neutral color tones will add more natural touches to the table, not only making the decoration and set up more different but also making the overall look closer and warmer.
Tip 03. Add scent from candles
One of the best ways to WOW your guests is with some lovely scents, like flowers or candles. Just make sure to pick something light and pleasant—not too strong or over-the-top, so no one ends up sneezing!
If you're going for candles in the center of the holiday table, make sure to use fireproof tablecloths. Safety first, right?
Tip 04. Increase the greenery
Christmas season is the perfect time to bring out all those glittery, colorful accents. But sometimes, when you go all out, it can end up looking a little chaotic with too much going on. That’s why you might want to throw in some greenery. It brings that elegant vibe, softens the bold colors, and just ties everything together.
And remember skip the faux stuff—trust us, it won’t give you that cozy, authentic tablescapes for Christmas. Keep it real!
Tip 05. Use hand-woven placemats on your Christmas tablescapes
If greenery isn't quite enough for you, go ahead and add wicker placemats to double down on that nature vibe in your Christmas table setting. They're super lightweight, flexible, and a total breeze to clean.
Plus, they bring that sleek, rustic look while also providing insulation and protecting your table. They're the perfect size for dinner plates and cutlery, and you can reuse them for any holiday bash!
Tip 06. Most importantly, have fun!
Enjoying cozy times with family and friends is the most essential thing when holding a party. Do not be an overly anxious, perfectionist host, which will create an awkward atmosphere for your guests. Preparing carefully and letting the party happen naturally is the best way for your Christmas party to achieve incredible meaning and success.
Don't overthink or make it difficult for yourself. A Christmas party is most complete when they are decorated to your style. Paying attention to the guest's experience is necessary, but do not be too restrictive and maintain your personalization at the party.
