Table of contents:
- Textiles are your best friends
- Think about a color concept
- Candles, lights and glasses
- Stacks create a festive look
- Decorate depending on the table size
Time is short and the desire for the perfectly decorated Christmas table is great. We have 5 last-minute tips for you for a festive table.
The gifts are wrapped up, the roast is sizzling, now quickly tablecloths … If you are one of those people who have to conjure something up at the last minute, the following tips are sure to be helpful. The Christmas table decorations are repeated in most families with the same continuity as the same balls on the Christmas tree, but stress still arises at the last minute. Mostly then because you don't really want to be satisfied. If you are in the mood for change this year or want to breathe new life into the old table decorations, you should take the following tips to heart.
Textiles are your best friends
The table looks worlds more Christmassy when it is covered with a tablecloth. So your old place mats or placemats look like new, because they can of course be placed on the tablecloth. If you have a larger table, you can even place a table runner over the cloth. Last minute tip: It doesn't have to be a specially purchased tablecloth - a piece of fabric or a clean cloth can be converted quickly.
Think about a color concept
Many randomly place decorative elements that have accumulated over the years. Quickly part with those elements that bring unrest to your color concept. The best thing to do is to choose two colors and pulls it off right. So the table looks more tasteful without having to change a lot. Last minute tip: You can quickly combine a few fir branches with green elements such as napkins. In an emergency, steal some decoration from the Christmas tree, pull out the most beautiful gingerbread or rummage in the decorative cupboard again.
Candles, lights and glasses
Candles immediately make the table look more cozy, while the glasses, in which the light is reflected, make the table look more elegant. Last minute tip: Block candles look much more tasteful than small tea lights. These are often even available in supermarkets. When placed in large glasses, they really look good. Pay attention to symmetry when setting the wine and water glasses, this makes the table calmer. A fine chain of lights ensures comfort on large tables.
Stacks create a festive look
It is best to stack placemats, place plates and dishes and place the serviettes and some decorations on the last plate. So every space is limited and looks beautifully decorated. Of course you have to get your underplate in advance, but if you still need a quick tip: You can quickly make something out of the jute material from the Santa Claus sack, a paper napkin and a cup:
Decorate depending on the table size
Take something away or add something - but always pay attention to the table size. For example, natural materials such as suppositories or even whole branches really only look good on huge tables. It is better to decorate smaller tables with candles and small decorative elements. Even if you've spotted the perfect table decoration on Pinterest, that doesn't mean that it fits your table.
