Dress your dining table up to the nines with my top tips
Tablescaping, table dressing, whatever you want to call it, making your dining table fully festive is a great way to create homely, welcoming feels when entertaining. Have fun with it, bring your creativity and personality into the decor, and don’t worry about it looking perfect. Here are a few tips on how to create a dining table that’s dressed to impress this Christmas.
You definitely don’t need a red and green scheme to have a Christmassy table. But great if you can create a look which is in keeping with the rest of your dining room decor. So look around the room and pick table accessories in colours which tie in with the wall colour, the artwork, any other furniture or key fixtures in the room.
Don’t feel you have to go out and buy all new either! Think sustainably. Root around the house and I’ll bet you’ll have plenty of bits and pieces you can use, whether they’re old tree decorations, foliage from the garden, or totally not even Christmassy accessories.
Pick items which coordinate rather than worrying about it all matching. Choose three or four colours and ensure you have a few items in each of those shades dotted around the table.
Choose your accessories, such as candles and little pretty vases, in varying heights and sizes. Fill vases with foliage and tea lights for a cosy, warm feel.
Layer, layer layer. After all, more is more especially at this time of year! Use a tablecloth or runner to start, plates, cutlery and glassware next, then maybe a central festive wreath or a garland of foliage which runs the full length of the table.
Add napkins in pretty holders or tied with ribbon, and cute, stylish crackers.
Don’t forget about the chairs. Use ribbon to create huge bows on the backs, or a couple of sheepskin throws are gorgeous to create a really cosy feel.
Lighting is everything when creating a cosy atmosphere. Create pools of light spread evenly around the room and make sure none are too bright. Candles and fairy lights are great for this.
