Holiday Table Setting Inspiration
As the holidays approach, there are likely dozens of things on your mind that trump a table setting, but holiday table settings are pretty essential when entertaining. Table settings can complement your food and set the mood for your big or small gathering Is it formal or casual?
Rustic or sleek?
Do we even need a table runner?
Table settings are often left as last-minute items on our to-do list because it can be intimidating to figure out what to feature. You’ve likely seen dinner tables decorated in everything from fruit and vegetables to candles, bowls, and crafts. But how about you go with what feels right for your style, home, and budget?
Here are some holiday table settings to inspire how you decorate your table this year. Whether you use a tablecloth, pumpkins, candles, or a simple table runner, we’re sure your guests will enjoy the time spent together! Happy and healthy holidays!
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This table is traditional, rustic, and simplistic. We love the pumpkins, eggplants, and artichokes, the singular tapered candles, and the dried flowers that don’t obstruct your view of the other guests.
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Felt placemats and a garland of greenery running down the table delivers a casual and cozy vibe that we love. Get a similar look with this garland of faux leaves.
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No fuss, no muss, but this table setting is very elegant. The color scheme is kept in the off-white, beige, and brown range and the candles are the only accessories. My concern is that there are just so many little flames on that table, but they’re likely flameless candles, like these. If so, you can really go to town for a stunning candlelit table vibe.
OK, this candle display makes us feel better :) The whole thing comes together so nicely from the tablecloth and placemats, to the dinnerware, napkins tied in a knot, and yes, the candle centerpiece.
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This is a brunch set-up that works just as well for a holiday dinner table. The pumpkin-colored napkins and gold-tone silverware are a nice combination. For that elevated paper plate-look, try these melamine reusable plates.
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This classic holiday table setting is beautiful and incorporates many of the elements mentioned above — the table runner garland, candles, and fruit.
We found this holiday table setting on Pinterest and adore it. It is simple but stands out because of the centerpiece created by small plants, dried flowers, and candles. Even the way the silverware, napkins, and plates are arranged at a slant gives this table setting a unique flair.
Patterns and Prosecco
If all of the neutral tones are not giving what you need, how about this black-and-white-themed table setting? We found a black faux fur table runner for under $30! And the little dried wheat and plenty of options for the faux white flower situation, too. This table setting also works amazingly for an elegant birthday or anniversary celebration and even a New Year’s Eve dinner. Go awf!
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If you’re hosting a smaller holiday gathering this year, let this table setting serve as a bit of inspiration. Even if the chairs don’t match and the table is draped with one large scarf, there’s also personal attention paid to the guests. The placemats and napkins complement the blue tablecloth and each place setting has a name card. The three candles and little pumpkin at the table center are also a nice touch.
Here’s another holiday table setting for a smaller group that has kept things elegant, but not fussy.
This holiday table setting speaks to us with the gold charger plate and matte gold silverware, knotted pumpkin-colored napkins, a garland of faux leaves, table cloth, table runner, name cards, pumpkin table decor, and flameless candles! And all of the elements mentioned above work together seamlessly.
