Create the perfect tablescape this Christmas
Christmas is such a beautiful time of year: twinkling lights, roaring fires and glittering decorations everywhere you look. So, why not make your dining table just as stunning for the big day?
What do you need to create your tablescape?
A ‘tablescape’ is simply how you arrange things on your table to make it look lovely. It’s a way to make your Christmas dinner extra special and will really make your guests feel like you’ve gone the extra mile.
The staple items you’ll need are things like placemats, crockery and silverware, then the rest is up to your imagination. We’ve picked some of our favourite items to make your table look inviting, plus some top tips for making it look as beautiful as can be.
5 steps to your perfect Christmas table
- Choose your colour scheme. This could be your classic Christmas red and green, or perhaps you’ll choose a wintery white and silver? Simply choose the theme you like best, and you’re ready to get started.
- Gather everything you need. It’s always best to collect all your bits and pieces together before you start. That way, you know exactly how much space you have on the table.The main things you’ll need are:
The basics – tablecloth or runner, dishes, silverware, glasses, napkins
The décor – candlesticks, candles, serving dishes
The nature – flowers, foliage and greenery
Christmassy touches – things like pine cones, baubles and crackers.
- Lay down the essentials. Starting with the necessities means you’ll have the basics covered before you add all the extra touches. So, make sure you have things like place mats, plates, silverware, glasses and salt and pepper mills in place first. If you’re going to have serving dishes on the table on Christmas Day, pop them in place temporarily so you know there’ll be space for them on the day.
- Get creative. Now it’s time to add all the lovely Christmassy accents. How about some wintery greenery that runs along the table? Or a fir and pine cone centrepiece? Adding in vertical elements like long-stemmed candles are a great way to add interest and dimension to your table, too. Remember to keep a little practicality in mind though – people will still need room to eat their delicious dinner so be careful not to flood the place settings with too much foliage.
- Stand back and admire your handiwork. Take the time to make sure everything is where you want it to be and make any final tweaks. Don’t forget to remove any dishes or serving platters you put in temporarily. And that’s it – your Christmas tablescape is complete.
Our top picks for your festive spread
No matter the colour scheme and style you’ve chosen, we’ve got something that’ll look perfect on your Christmas table.
- Red and green. If your theme is centred around the traditional Christmas colours, our Paris salt and pepper mills are perfect. Choose passion red and forest green to really bring your tablescape to life. Or, if you’re looking for a bit of height variation (or your table is starting to look crowded), choose our smaller Bistro range instead.
- Modern and sleek. Our Line range of salt and pepper mills, plus electric corkscrew and bottle stopper, will beautifully compliment your contemporary style. And while they look modern, they’re made to stand the test of time, so you’ll still be using them for many Christmases to come.
- Classic. Our sturdy but beautiful bakeware provides you with the perfect dishes to serve all those roast potatoes and delicious vegetables in. From traditional red to classic ecru, you’ll find something to suit your tablescape.
- Don’t forget the bubbly. What’s Christmas without a glass of fizz? Once you’ve cracked open the bottle, our Champagne Bucket is the perfect place to keep it cool while still looking stylish. Or, if you’re tight on space, opt for our Frizz cooling sleeve instead. If wine is on the menu, try our Clavelin corkscrew to easily open the bottle in one smooth motion, or choose our Elis Touch electric opener for a modern, sophisticated style. Finally, for that smooth bottle of red, decant it into our Evolution carafe to really let it breathe and bring out its aromas.
