Follow the following tips and tastefully decorate your Christmas table.
* Begin neutral.
Take a neutral dining room, add in a few basic furnishings for example white, beige or wooden tables and chairs and take this room to holiday levels by layering in bright accents, textured accessories and various textiles from around your home.
* Use classic white dishes.
Invest in quality white dinnerware and elevate these everyday basic whites for the holiday.
* Skip the silverware.
Use everyday flatware to save money, storage space and endless hours spent polishing silver.
* Use mismatched items.
Set your table with some warmth and charm by using mismatched knives, forks, and dinner plates.
One-of-a-kind pieces are conversation starters which make your table look original, not store-bought.
* Embrace vintage pieces.
If you have grandma’s wedding china or an assortment of flea market finds, go ahead and embrace these vintage pieces.
A pop of colour from a vintage plate can make a stunning and inexpensive centrepiece.* Add silver and gold.
Silver and gold touches from ribbons add shimmer and sparkle to your holiday table for little cash.
Metallic shades can heighten drama and turn basic whites into a glamorous statement.
* Go outside.
Grab some greenery from the great outdoors (pine cones, evergreen branches, flowers) and turn them into Christmas decorations with a little wire and ribbon.
Easy to make Christmas decorations from nature can bring a fresh, organic vibe to your dinner table.
* Use ornaments.
Add some sparkle to your table with a few well-chosen ornaments.
Colourful baubles and glass Christmas tree decorations can have a place at your table.
Pick a single colour to add class and a touch of drama.
* Use pillows and throws.
Check your linen closet for forgotten sofa pillows and seasonal blankets or throws.
It is easy to add some holiday cheer by switching out your everyday style for a few warm blankets and plush pillows to get that holiday glow.
* Skip the kitsch.
Save your money by not spending it on cheap plastic Santa stuff.
Opting for classic, quality holiday pieces over plastic kitsch will save you money today and stand the test of time.
