Christmas Dining Room Decor

 

Once you’ve purchased and wrapped all of your Christmas presents, done the big last minute food shop, stocked up the fridge and perfected your Christmas decorations around the home, there’s really only one thing left to do, and that’s prepare your dining table for Christmas dinner. Give your guests a Christmas they won’t forget with a beautiful table setting, delicate decorations and fabulous detailing that will make your Christmas the best on the street.

 

Plan the Layout

 

Dependant on the number of guests you have coming around for Christmas dinner, figure out exactly what you need when it comes to table and seating arrangements. Whether you have a large extending dining table, or you're planning on sitting a few additional dining chairs around the dining room, try positioning the chairs in a few different arrangements to see what will work best on the day. You often find that, even with a beautifully decorated Christmas tree in the corner of the room, the dining table becomes a solid focal point within the dining room on Christmas day, therefore it’s essential to make sure you have your dining table looking it’s best for the big day.

 

Decorating Scheme

 

Every home has a different take on Christmas decorating, and you often find that it depends on personal style and what works best within the home’s décor that determines how the Christmas decorations are chosen. There are so many different ways you can go about decorating your home for Christmas, and it’s always good to keep your decorations consistent throughout your home. Make sure the decorations in your dining room reflect the rest of your home well and you’ll have the perfect look and feel.

 

Dressing the Table

 

As the dining table is often the main focal point within the dining room over the Christmas period, it gives you the perfect opportunity to decorate till your heart's content and create a beautiful table spread that will put your guests straight into the Christmas spirit. Start with a stylish table runner, as this will ensure that hot plates or bowls can be placed onto the table without having to worry about them marking the table top. A beautiful addition to the centre of your table would be some lighting. There’s nothing more magical than twinkling lights and candles and you can introduce them in so many different ways. Mason jars are a beautiful way to add some light to the table whilst keeping the table safe and preventing any burnt fingers or decorations. If you position a tea light candle into the mason jar, then you’ll have a lovely glow that will add to the magical Christmas feel for you Christmas dinner. You can then look at adding personal touched to your dining table, such as name cards, small token gifts and Christmas crackers. Positioning some cute little name cards onto each plate will give your table an organised, inviting feel and also help you position everyone in the right place. Small token gifts are perfect for adding a little extra to your Christmas dinner, whether it’s a small jokey present or simply a delicate gift that is personal to each guest, it will make your Christmas dinner that extra bit special.

 

Delicate Detailing

 

Finish off your dining room with some delicate yet effective décor ideas that will enhance your dining room and emphasise the Christmas theme. By introducing beautiful features such as fairy lights, candles and music, you can create the perfect atmosphere and ensure your guests have a wonderful Christmas and feel warm and welcome in your home.