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The festive season is about the life-affirming touches that are at the core of the sentiment of Christmas. Turkey and all the trimmings on a fully loaded Christmas table, yes, but also your favourite people, popping the fizz, and creating the kind of memories that linger long after the last Quality Street has been eaten. And while the food may hog the limelight, your Christmas table is the real stage-setter. It frames the feast, sets the mood, and makes every guest feel like they’ve secured a seat at the most fabulous dinner party of the year.

A beautifully styled Christmas table isn’t just for looks - it tells your guests they’re celebrated, welcome, and part of something special. From the sparkle of glassware to the glow of flickering candles; from bold centrepieces to those cheeky finishing touches that make people smile, every detail counts. The right Christmas table dressing turns dinner into theatre, and Christmas lunch into a full-on festive experience.

In this blog, we’ll talk you through how to nail your Christmas table like a pro - from choosing a colour palette that sings, to layering tableware, styling centrepieces, and adding those extra details that make jaws drop. Whether your vibe is timelessly traditional, playfully kitsch, chic and modern, or gloriously maximalist, we’ve got the tips and tricks to help you style a table that's bold, beautiful and tells your festive story your way.

The foundation of your Christmas table is where the magic starts! Think of it as the opening track on a killer playlist - it sets the tone for everything that follows. A fabulous tablecloth or runner doesn’t just save your Christmas table from the gravy boat; it creates the canvas on which the rest of your festive styling comes alive.

The Christmas table is your backdrop - it's pulls the whole aesthetic together. Go classic with red and green for instant nostalgia, turn up the glamour with a shimmering gold garland or ornate candelabra, or let your inner maximalist break free and insist on neon pink tinsel the length of your Christmas table. However you roll, mixing colours and textures are the key to creating a warm, sophisticated table with just the right amount of drama. It is Christmas, after all! 

The beauty of a thoughtfully chosen base layer is that it makes everything else sing. Your glassware shines brighter, your candles are extra, and your statement serveware looks like it was born to be there. Starting with a strong foundation on your Christmas table is like setting the stage for your festive feast - intentional, stylish, and downright gorgeous.

Plates and cutlery aren’t just functional - but then you knew that, right?! They’re all part of the theatre of your Christmas dinner - the supporting cast that makes the main event shine brighter. When tableware is chosen with intention, every seat feels like a place of honour, and your guests instantly know you’ve put love (and serious style points) into every detail.

Plates are the first layer of your festive story. Keep your Christmas table timeless with crisp white, dial up the whimsical feels with bistro-style or add a more dramatic tone with soft black. Pair with cutlery that's bold and beautiful and watch the magic unfold. There's a time and a place for an everyday table setting, and today is not it! 

Layering dinner plates with side plates creates instant depth and texture, making your Christmas table feel abundant, inviting, and perfectly put together.

Remember: the way you style your Christmas table is how you create a scene-stealing first impression. It’s the quiet luxury that underpins the glint of candlelight against your wine glasses and the magic of your centrepiece. Let your tableware reflect the festive mood - bold, joyful, and unapologetically you.

No Christmas table is truly finished until the glassware comes out to play. This is where refinement meets a little festive sparkle, because whether it’s Champagne flutes for the big toast, elegant wine glasses to accompany your feast, or chic tumblers for cocktails (and perhaps the odd glass of water), the right glassware takes your table from lovely to luxe.

And let’s be honest - drinks always taste better from a fancy glass. Let your glassware do some of the heavy lifting when it comes to creating Christmas magic; think of it as jewellery for your table. It catches the light, shimmers with every pour, and makes an 11am Bucks Fizz feel like a moment worth celebrating (no judgement here, friends). 

Classic crystal brings timeless glamour, vintage-inspired designs add a whisper of nostalgia, while bold, jewel-toned glassware on a Christmas table feels modern, playful, and unexpected. It feels extraordinary. And that's a vibe that never gets old.

This year, make your Christmas crackers so much more than just a throwaway Christmas table accessory. They’re the conversation-starters, the icebreakers and the little pops of personality that bring your Christmas table to life - they may only take seconds to pull, but the laughter carries on well into the evening as hats are donned, presents swapped and jokes groaned over. The right Christmas crackers - by which we mean our Christmas crackers, ofc - can set the tone for the entire feast, showcasing your impeccable style and sense of fun. Think of them as the unsung heroes of Christmas dining: an easy, effortless way to bring people together, tie your theme together, and inject a little magic into the mix. After all, it wouldn’t be Christmas without that satisfying snap.

Go Never Mind The Baubles and you’ve instantly dialled up the punk energy to 11. Go vintage glamour and they give instant Gatsby. Mix the two on your Christmas table for a chaotic, heady mix that's pure hedonism. Party pants at the ready!  

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Every Christmas table needs a star of the show (and no we don't mean the turkey). A festive centrepiece is the heart and soul of your festive feast, and acts as the anchor that ties everything else together into one glorious whole. Get it right, and suddenly your table feels like the event of the season - before New Year's even gets a look in!

Think unique and quirky candle holders, dramatic candelabras (if Gothic glamour is your thing, you're in luck) and metallic tealight holders to add a little high-shine elegance to proceedings. Tall, slim dinner candles create a beautiful aesthetic, while pillar candles punctuate your table with pockets of illumination that cast the moody, flattering glow Instagram dreams are made of. Papercraft trees in gorgeous tones of pink and pine-needle green create a modern Alpine effect, while tinsel-effect Christmas trees bring apres ski vibes by the bucketload. The beauty of a centrepiece is that it adds depth, height and a sense of theatre, making your Christmas table look considered, curated and utterly beautiful. 

Whether you lean into classic elegance, keep things pared-back and modern, or go unapologetically festive with colour and sparkle, your Christmas table centrepiece is the moment that says: this is Christmas done properly. It’s not just décor, it’s atmosphere. It's the little touches that tell your guests they matter. We guarantee they'll remember it long after the last glass of fizz has been poured and the Christmas table cleared - but the memories live on!

It’s the finishing touches that add a flourish - soul, sparkle and just the right amount of drama. Think a delicate trail of fairy lights running the length of the table to bring a soft, magical glow: think baubles as place-settings and bowls of Christmas crackers (because when was one ever enough?)   And never underestimate the power of a sprig of greenery tucked just so - it’s the kind of simple gesture that looks effortlessly chic.

The beauty of these accents is that they’re entirely you. They’re what makes your table feel personal, intentional and full of personality. Guests will see the care in every twinkle of light, every playful pop of colour, every artful flourish of foliage. And when it all comes together? It’s not just a Christmas table anymore - it’s a festive stage set for laughter, conversation and making memories.