The definitive guide to decorating your dining table this Christmas
Your family and friends have spent Christmas morning around the Christmas Tree.
The presents have all been opened, the kids are running riot and everyone is looking forward to Christmas dinner and so the festive focus moves from the tree to the table.
The importance of Christmas Dinner cannot be overstated, it’s where everyone comes together as a family to celebrate the traditional Christmas feast.
After slaving away in the kitchen all Christmas morning, you want your Christmas dinner to not only taste wonderful but be presented perfectly too.
Your dining table is the stage on which to present your show stopping culinary
Christmas creation, so why not make it spectacular?
Here are some quick and easy tips/ideas for creating that wow factor.
It’s important to build from the surface up so start by giving your table surface a bit of pizazz by adding strips of decorative fabric mesh runners.
Choose from the comprehensive range of colours to complement your decoration
theme; the traditional festive colours of deep forest green and pillar box red are
particularly striking but mint green, gold, silver or white can be used to create a
unique basis for your Christmas table.
These can be arranged in all sorts of ways; straight down the centre, a cross pattern, parallel lines, candy stripes or even a noughts and crosses pattern.
The sky’s the limit!
The mesh is amazingly versatile and can also be twisted, shaped and combined to
form 3 dimensional organic shapes to add depth and texture .
Now we have the foundation, what’s going to be centre stage?
Do you want a centrepiece as the focus of your table decoration or are you looking
for something more organic with clusters of decorations across the table?
Or perhaps a mixture of both?
Whatever size and shape of table, a great choice for a centrepiece is one of our eye-catching festive decorated candle holders or for a more natural look try the Mixed Pine candle Holder Wreath.
A rectangular table looks great with thinner and linear decorations such as the Pre-
Lit 20 LED Pinecone Light String Garland or the Pre-Lit 20 LED Berries and
Pinecone Light String Garland.
To add some height to your table decorations simply add one or more Pre-Lit Candle Bridges.
These look stunning and, what’s more, most are powered by concealed AA batteries, so no mains cable to worry about.
For a more modern take on your table’s centre piece, you might consider a cluster of 2 Geometric Tree Cones or the warm light of our Pre-Lit Reindeer Scene Lanterns as a talking point and an attractive alternative to a traditional centre piece.
Incorporate the Firework Copper Wire Light String to complete this elegant contemporary look.
But, maybe your perfectly browned turkey and the trimmings are the star attraction,
and your decorations need to be arranged/scattered/displayed across the table as
the supporting cast.
The key here is to create clusters to delight the eye/invoke that Christmas feeling/complement the festive feast.
The Pre-Lit Reindeer Scene Lanterns mentioned above are perfect for this, but you
are only limited by your imagination.
You could even add some Pre-Lit LED Snowman Figurines as a quirky talking point, or even the whole Snowman Family.
They are bound to raise a smile and the kids will love them.
And remember, your decorations do not have to be confined to the table top.
Try our Suspended Hanging Wreath above the Christmas feast/table and add to this and create a fantastical atmosphere by hanging our LED Hanging Candles above the table.
This simple touch can create a magical atmosphere reminiscent of a Harry Potter Hogwart’s feast and adds a sense of wonder especially in the minds of the younger diners.
These can be attached to a pendant light fitting or from the ceiling itself.
Remember, it’s all down to your vision and taste, so whether you choose simple
elegance or embrace an opulent, lavish design, just make sure your table is making
a statement!
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Whatever you choose, be sure to make your Christmas Table a feast for the eyes as
well as the stomach!
For photos: These battery powered pre-lit decorations are perfect for the table
giving a sense of homely warmth and adding a comforting festive feel and no cable
to worry about.