Your first Christmas in your new home is one you’ll always remember, so we’re here to help you make it extra special with our Christmas tablescape ideas.
In your Redrow home, you’ll have all the space you need to welcome family, friends and neighbours during the festive season. So, discover how to create the perfect Christmas table in our guide.
What is table scaping?
If you’ve ever searched for ‘how can I decorate my Christmas table?’ then you may have come across tablescaping – a term used by designers to describe creating a beautiful, cohesive style when dressing a dining table.
If you’re searching for on-trend, expert-led Christmas décor for your dining room, then look no further than our in-house interior team, who design our show homes to perfection.
In homes like The Henley, which features an expansive kitchen, dining and family area to the rear of the property, or The Harrogate, with its distinctive ‘broken plan’ ground-floor layout, each has space for a large, welcoming table where you can get creative.
How to create your own Christmas tablescape
Christmas is a wonderful opportunity to express your style through seasonal décor. To help you create your own tabletop décor for Christmas, we’ve put together a few easy steps you can follow.
1. Decide on a colour scheme
Cohesive colour schemes are the key to seasonal décor that flows. Reds, greens and golds make a traditional seasonal statement, while neutral tones offer a minimalist tablescape. Decide on your colour preferences and build your décor around this.
2. Pick a tablecloth or runner
Lay the foundations of your tablescape with a tablecloth or runner. As the base for the rest of your décor, ensure that your cloth ties the rest of your items together by fitting into your overall colour scheme. Reds and greens can be a great traditional option, but a gold or silver runner can add a touch of extra sparkle to your Christmas tabletop décor.
3. Buy or design a centrepiece
A centrepiece becomes the focal point of any tablescape, especially during the festive season. A wreath complete with baubles and ribbons can be a perfect addition to your décor – you may decide to decorate your own or purchase one. Combined with a candelabra or extra foliage, your guests will certainly be wowed.
4. Add placemats, tableware and finishing touches
The finishing touches will tie your tablescape together. Add placemats, napkins, tableware and extras such as candles or a sprinkle of glitter for that added festive feel. To embrace sustainable practices, we suggest adding foliage from your own garden along a runner.
Three exquisite Christmas tablescape ideas
There are tablescape trends to suit every taste, with new looks available to create a statement that really impresses your family and friends.
Our interior designer, Alysha Alli, has rounded up some inspiration for themed tablescapes, providing the perfect backdrop for your festivities.
1. At the circus
Embrace a whimsical approach to your tabletop décor for Christmas with this bold, surrealist theme. Pair red and white tableware with striped place mats reminiscent of a circus tent.
Alysha’s top suggestions for embracing a circus theme include:
- Choosing key items that work well together and create a unified overall look.
- Opting for complementary fabrics, place settings, dinnerware, glassware, cutlery and a small number of accessories.
- Being playful with unusual colour combinations, shimmer and frosted surfaces.
Alysha said: “This look is fantastically kitsch with tonnes of retro elements tying together a bright palette. Why not opt for a maximalist Christmas centre piece – perhaps a turning carousel or bauble display? Or add felt animals like reindeer alongside flocked stars and Christmas trees.”
2. Designing with darkness
For a more refined and moody ambience, explore the theme of darkness for your Christmas table decorations. Deep black, charcoal and chocolate tones can be combined with forest greens and gold or silver accents.
Alysha said: “This look works beautifully on a marble or natural wood table. Natural textured napkins can be given a luxe feel simply folded or bound with gold ribbon, while matte black baubles, jewelled elements and velvet can add theatre.”
3. Sourcing sustainably
The theme of handmade, natural textures and personalised features can create a welcoming Christmas tabletop décor. Focus on creating rich textures with imperfect ceramics and natural, lush botanicals, paired with smooth, oxidised glass and matte metallic accents.
Alysha’s top suggestions for sustainable décor include:
- Repurpose items you already have.
- Source decorations from local makers for unique, homemade treasures.
- Add simple foliage from your garden or a local forest to bring the beauty of the natural world indoors.
- Personalise each place setting with their initials printed onto a napkin for a simple yet personal touch.
- Create paper decorations for your table.
Tips for dressing a table for Christmas
Personal touches, building your table outwards, and bringing the outdoors indoors can make all the difference when creating the perfect tabletop décor for Christmas.
1. Choose hand-crafted for a personal touch
Hand-crafted decorations, such as natural wood coasters and felt figurines, can add warmth and character to your table and bring a touch of charisma to your dining area. Pair handwoven textiles, such as raffia, with natural elements for a softer, cosier ambience.
Craft your own accessories to add a personal touch and create memories that will be cherished, such as handmade Christmas crackers with bespoke gifts inside for each guest. Providing small keepsakes will guarantee an unforgettable Christmas.
2. Build your table outward
The key to building your Christmas table is to layer with style. Start with your base first, whether that be a table runner or tablecloth, then work outwards, adding in accessories or foliage along your table. Add candlesticks for a cosy feel but ensure these are kept below the eyeline. Put napkins next to each place setting, instead of on top of plates. Roll these into adonised metal napkin rings for a touch of on-trend glamour.
3. Embrace the outdoors
Bringing the outside inside will guarantee to add character to your Christmas table. Foraging outdoors is a great way to involve the whole family, and seasonal foliage can infuse your tablescape with winter character. Pops of bright red berries and fresh sprigs of greenery, alongside rich warm tones of dried oranges and pinecones, can look wonderful layered with candles. You can embrace woodland in unexpected ways through motifs on napkins or placemats for a contemporary boho finish.
Thinking about moving home in the new year? Start your journey at a Redrow development near you.
If you’re looking for more advice and inspiration to decorate your home this Christmas, our interior team has collated Christmas interior trends, Christmas tree decorating ideas and sustainable design advice
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