Create Magical Sparkle: 5 Christmas Dining Table Decoration Ideas
December 21st, 2023
Who doesn’t love a bit of sparkle at Christmas time? We all need some glamour in our lives after working hard all year don’t we!
So, as we get ready to welcome the festive cheer this Christmas, let’s talk about Christmas dining table decoration ideas. This isn’t about going overboard with glitter or spending a fortune. You can add a touch of glamour and a dash of style for little cost. It doesn’t have to be expensive. It’s about simple, creative touches that transform your table into a magical Christmas feast.
From twinkling lights to playful centrepieces, I’ll share some easy, budget-friendly ideas that will make your Christmas dining table shine bright at your Birmingham property. Whether you’re hosting a big family gathering or a cosy meal for two, these tips will add that special festive glow to your Christmas dining experience.
It’s time to think about how to add sparkle to your dining room in time for Christmas Day – so here are my five top tips.
1. Set the Scene: Declutter the Dining Room
There’s simply no point in looking for Christmas dining table decoration ideas and making your table deliciously delightful if the rest of the room looks like a dog’s dinner! You may well have set place settings, draped ribbons, placed holly and berries and have it looking beautiful, but if you have to step over discarded toys or waltz around the ironing board and laundry that’s no good! Declutter and remove anything that doesn’t go with your theme and colours for Christmas.
Top Tip: Take the opportunity to really think if you need everything you have on display, or if some items could be packed away. This will also help you consider if you’re using the space to its best all year round.
2. Dreaming of a White Christmas Dining Table Decoration Idea?
We don’t often get snow at Christmas, but it’s synonymous with the festive period. This might be a great time to create a lovely winter wonderland in your dining room. As Christmas dining table decoration ideas think about white cushions or table runners, white candles in white holders, white plates and bowls, and white-handled crockery. You might want to add light-blue glassware, or faux fur throws over the back of each chair for a luxurious touch.
Top Tip: This does not have to be expensive. You’re creating a dining setting, so think about the things you already own and could use. Add a sprinkle of blue glitter on the table to give a dash of colour.
3. Have you Twigged it Yet?
Here’s another low-cost Christmas dining table decoration idea. Bring the landscape to your dining table. A sprig of holly, some mistletoe, pine cones and a couple of twigs tied with a red ribbon, and you have a lovely little decoration.
Pine cones can be collected on winter walks and used in a display too. Sprinkle them with glitter or a gold spray to make them sparkle.
Top Tip: If you collect twigs and pinecones, they can go straight into the compost or garden waste bin after Christmas. You won’t have purchased yet more plastic, and it’s environmentally friendly.
4. Accessories Add Glamour to Your Christmas Dining Table
So your table looks good so far, but a little plain? Accessorise. It’s so simple.
Little strings of lights, battery-operated, can be stretched across the table. Crackers can be placed next to plates. Holly twigs are great Christmas dining table decoration ideas that can bring a touch of green and red to the table. Wooden ornaments can be arranged – if you’ve got room, create a village scene. A Poinsettia plant is associated with Christmas, so you could place one as a focal point. If you have red bead strings for your tree, you could use them on the table too. Sequins and glitter will also help add sparkle.
Top Tip: If you love how you’ve accessorised, take a photo so that next year you can recreate your table.
5. The Lightest Touch of Christmas Dining Table Decoration Ideas
Lighting is essential to making your room sparkle! You might have a “big light”, but how about using table lights to create more atmosphere, or using candles or tea-lights (real or battery-operated) in gold holders for a touch of style.
Top Tip: If you’re using candles, please be careful! Don’t use any Christmas dining table decoration ideas that could fall into the flame and cause a fire. Be sensible.
What Next?
Did you know that winter is a great time to sell property in Birmingham? People browse properties online often on their gifted smartphones and tablets at Christmas if they are thinking about a potential move early in the New Year.
I’ve been helping people prepare their homes for sale for some time now, so I know what works best, not just when it comes to Christmas dining table decoration ideas! I can help you sell your Birmingham home this winter.
If you’re thinking of selling, call Dean Coleman Estates Limited on 07581 875215 for an informal chat or to book a valuation and see how I can help get you moving next year.
