Three Christmas table setting ideas

Part of the fun and colour of Christmas day is creating a stunning table setting to complement your festive theme. Sometimes, tinsel and leftover baubles from the tree are the order of the day – still beautifully festive and give you the freedom to get creative.

Try our head-turning Christmas table setting ideas, guaranteed to woo your guests and not break the bank.

A touch of Australia

Discover Australian textures and natural colours for your next Christmas setting. Rather than using traditional Christmas décor, consider bringing greens and reds to the table with the use of native Australian plants. Go and explore the backyard for those treasures, including bottle brush, eucalyptus branches and wattle, perfect for alfresco dining.

Think about layering raw timber serving boards, with rose gold cutlery to balance out the foliage and achieve a relaxed, natural look. Consider using various trending textures, such as matte black or grey concrete to bring your table setting to life.

With an abundance of green foliage, a hint of gumnuts or fragrant rosemary, you can transform your Christmas table into a lush Australian setting for little to no cost.

A very traditional Christmas

Want to keep it conventional? The use of tartan garlands and oversized bows spread across your dining table, instantly fills the space with traditional holiday cheer. Consider highlighting the table with gold crockery, statement cutlery pieces and coloured napkins to complete the festive look.

Consider handwriting bauble name tags for each family member, which can also be used as Christmas tree decorations. Personalisation is key at Christmas, so why not label each set of glassware to create the perfect touch for those you love.

Bold and colourful, these decorations create a classic, more typical Christmas ambience which you can’t go wrong with. This look is best paired with the selection of inexpensive decorations we all keep at home, keeping the house so festive and bright all year round – so festive that Santa never wants to leave.

Luxury at home

If you are looking for opulence at home, consider using rich, clean white tones to create an elegant and simple approach to setting a magical Christmas table. Try layering an oversized washed linen tablecloth, paired with stone linen napkins, perfect for any coastal interiors.

Your guests will enjoy your formal setting thanks to the addition of white and silver crockery on top of the crisp tablecloth. Adding faux crystal glassware will also work in with the timeless contrast to such a luxurious setting.

For one last sweeping declaration of style, consider using a bouquet arrangement of beautiful orchids, classic red roses, olive tree foliage or simple gold leafing for the centrepiece of your table setting.

Share your Christmas style

We absolutely love the holidays and would love to see some of your creative Christmas tabletop styling ideas. Please share your pictures with us on Instagram at #PlantationChristmas – after all, sharing is caring!
Happy holidays!