25 Most Beautiful Christmas Table Decorations To Wow Your Guests

Christmas is all about celebrations. The celebrations include food, drinks and decorations. The whole house is decorated with lights and other decors.

Talking about decorations, it is not limited only to the Christmas tree, instead it reaches to the kitchen, bedroom and dining table. The dinner table is in fact a great place to decorate. With a Christmas theme in mind, let’s find out the best dinner table decoration ideas.

1. Keep A Solid Red Palette

Beside The Tree

The tree beside the dinner table is something very apt for the occasion. The red color will uplift the mood with the contrasting candles.

2. Rustic Contemporary Table Setting With Ornaments

Rustic Feel Christmas Table

The wooden dinner table can be turned out to become a stunning spot this Christmas. Contrasting pink or red baubles will enhance the class.

3. Natural Twig Accent Pieces

Elegant Nature Inspired

Elegance is redefined in the above decoration idea. The green pine is adding the cherry on the cake. White artificial snow depicts the real feel.

4. Mini Gingerbread Trees Place Settings

Dinner Pine

This Christmas let all your guests dine with the pine. The above décor looks stunning and will be loved by all.

5. Add Twinkling Elements Everywhere

Golden Style

This Christmas turn on your moods and make the dinner table glitter like gold. The pine beside will also add to the theme.

6. Mercury Glass Candleholders Glimmer With Holiday Greens

Greenery Rustic Centerpiece

I’ll start with something that every fan of the rustic Christmas table decorations would love!

The tree truck pieces are an eccentric and cute way to bring the nature in. You can buy wood slices at (almost) any craft store but make sure they are larger than your plates you are planning to use.

Match the tree truck charges with a long centerpiece made of evergreens and linen, and voila – you will have a cheery setting you can remodel all year long, especially as a winter decor

7. Gilded Rose Gold Glam

Christmas Table Setting In Rose Gold

Celebrate a classic snow Christmas, no matter if it’s white outside or no. Use an all-white tablecloth and combine with sparkling rose gold accents such as DIY pearly napkin rings, candleholders, and even miniature Christmas trees to set the glamorous snow-dusted scene.

8. Go Bold With Gold

Christmas table decorations in gold

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The best thing about the gold Christmas dinner table decorations is the fact they combine well both contemporary and traditional aesthetics. The combo of classic gold elements and white tablecloth and plates give this table an luxurious and classy look with a fresh, modern twist. 

9. Wintry Village Holiday Tablescape

Christmas Table Decoration

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The eye-catching centered gingerbread house hidden in some nicely arranged evergreens turns this setting into one of the most beautiful and whimsical table decorations for Christmas.

Add a bit of fake snow and a few peculiar holiday animals turn for a final touch.

10. Holiday Tartan And Classic Florals

Christmas Plaid Decor

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If you also prefer to build some DIY Christmas table decorations rather than buying everything from the shop, make sure you’ve checked this classic and stylish plaid table setting.

This project can be easily customized by adding and replacing elements pine cones, walnuts, apples, greenery and other fruits (pomegranates, oranges, and berries).

11. Cookie Cutter Candle Holders

Christmas Candle Table Decoration

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Have you already baked the holiday cookies? If so, why don’t you use the simple metal cookie cutters as candleholders or as towel rings? They are not just cheap but they also give the festive dining table a rustic, unpretentious look.

One of my most favorite inexpensive Christmas table decorations!

12. Natural Neutrals Pinecones And Greenery

Christmas Table Decoration With Pinecones

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If you don’t have enough time to decorate the festive table, don’t worry – there are many layered easy Christmas table decorations that give the whole room an additional texture and coziness.

You can add layers by displaying candle holders in various heights and a bunch of different size pine cones collected from the nearest park.

13. Wood Plank Luminaries Table Runner

Christmas Table Decoration

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The centerpiece is often considered the glue that holds a perfect Christmas dining table together.

In case you are building some homemade Christmas table decorations, keep in mind you don’t need too many items to make a big effect. Simply round up a rustic reclaimed wood box, a bit of faux snow, some evergreens, a few simple candleholders made of Mason jars —and voila! Easy.

14. Rustic Wood Slice Holiday Place Settings

Rustic Christmas Table Decoration

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What would you say about this beautiful and rustically stylish Christmas table decorations? Stunning, right?

Besides, leaving a personalized note/ card to every guest is a nice (and inexpensive) way to make everyone who’s attending your festive dinner feel special.

15. Bring The Tree Décor To The Table

Christmas ornaments Table Decoration

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If there’s no more room on the tree, arrange some of your colorful ball ornaments as a table centerpiece. Also, add a bunch of tealight holders and greenery.

In this way, the shimmering contents will bounce candlelight all around the room.

16. Simple Scandinavian Style Table Centerpiece

Nature-Inspired Christmas Table Decoration

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With evergreen branches and all-white elements, this simple table centerpiece harnesses the essence of the snowy winter outdoors when it’s too cold to leave the house.

Christmas dinner table decorations like this one show you that simplicity is sometimes the best option to create something stunning and elegant.

17. A Traditional Mix Of Christmas Elements

Red Christmas Table Decoration

Highlight the vintage charm of the classically striped peppermint sticks with antique silver. The impaired finish only adds to the look, so go ahead and skip the polish.

Want to emphasize the rustic feel? Then display the whole set on a reclaimed wood board.

18. Add Pops Of Red With Berries

Beautiful Christmas Table Decorations

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Whether you are hosting a dinner party this Christmas or just want to add a bit extra cheer to your dining table, there are tons of different ways to build a beautiful DIY Christmas table decorations this year.

For instance, combine a bunch of evergreens and cranberries branches in all-white vases and painted bottles for a fun contrast on the table.

19. Simple Touches Add Holiday Sophistication

Dark Christmas Table Decoration

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A big part of the Christmas dining table decorations is inspired by the Scandinavian traditions in the interior designing.

This one on the picture above, for instance, is built with soft linen cloths, earthenware dishes, a splash of greenery, and simple wine glasses. Each material contrasts well with the dark wooden table.

 The simple is often the best, right?

20. Cozy Napkins With Personalized Gifts

Winter Holiday Christmas Decoration

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Add this project to your list of easy Christmas table decorations! It’s very simple and the red-green combo gives a traditional vibe to the entire dining table.

Display some tealight holders for an additional glamour and leave a small box with a sentimental personalized gift for each of your guests.

21. Bold Black And White With Pomegranate

Christmas Table Setting

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It’s not a very popular fact that in ancient Greece, pomegranates used to be consumed on holy days like Christmas.

If this red fruit is not included to your festive menu this year, add a bunch of pomegranates as a decoration to keep the tradition alive. Display some reddish ball ornaments as well.

 22. Eucalyptus Branch Christmas Down Under

Natural Christmas Table Setting

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The Australian Christmas is much different from the holiday in the rest of the world. There, it’s all about swimming, playing cricket, and grilling fish and prawns on the barbecue.

If you want to recreate this Aussie atmosphere, display some eucalyptus branches and a pack of decorative Australian animals in gold to decorate the plates on the festive dining table.

23. Farmhouse Style With Light Greens And Sparkle

Greenery Christmas Table Decoration

Here is a great idea for breakfast or tea holiday gathering.

The first thing I’ve noticed is the beautiful contrast between the crystal chandelier and the unsophisticated reclaimed wood table.

The potted trees add texture and an organic feel to the whole set.

24. Burlap And Wood Keep It Simple And Rustic

Farmhouse Christmas Table Decoration

The arrangement of table top Christmas trees gives this holiday dining table an organic and sophisticated look.

Place the pots in a reclaimed wood box and arrange with some vintage candleholders to add an extra texture.

25. Add Colorful Cheer With Red

Berries Christmas Table Decorations

If you like the white Christmas table decorations, make sure you add some red or gold element to make a nice twist.

This charming birch and red berries branches centrepiece is the ideal example. It is both modern and very classic.

I already did the Christmas tree, I wrapped all the presents, I did a bunch of DIY wreaths, so I can now concentrate on the Christmas table decorations. 

No matter if you love it minimalistic, vintage or luxurious, I hope you liked some of the Christmas table decorations ideas I just shared with you!

Did you already plan something for your dining table? Share with me in the comment below!

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Ivo is the owner of Decorhomeideas.com – he started the site back in 2013, when he was still working in a Home Decor company, but the passion for interior design and decorations lead to creating the site and following his own dream of creating a great Home Decor, DIY and Gardening online-magazine. EXPERTISE: Landscaping, Interior Design, Gardening, DIYer, Home Decor, Engineering, LOCATION: New York, USA TITLE: Chief Editor FOLLOW IVO IV on LinkedIn

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