This post is about 11 DIY Christmas Table Centerpiece Ideas.
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Christmas is just around the corner and we bet you’re already planning to host guests for a holiday season meal very soon.
Now is the perfect time to be thinking about your table settings, place settings and centerpieces to decorate your dining room table for your festive event.
From super simple centerpieces to extravagant table displays – you’ll find all the inspiration you need in this list of 11 Gorgeous Christmas Table Centerpiece Ideas!
What to use to create your Christmas centerpiece
It can be a little overwhelming when deciding on table decorations – because you don’t want to overcrowd the table with dΓ©cor.
That being said here are some essential items to include in your display.
- Table Runner – an essential that acts as a base for your centerpiece – options of color are endless and once it’s placed on your table it gets the ‘decorating’ ball rolling.
- Foliage – in the form of pine cones, branches, leaves, berries, greenery – something that gives a nod to the season and helps the centerpiece look more natural.
- Lights – if your festive event is taking place in the day this is not really necessary but if it will go on into the evening make sure to have some light on the table, whether it’s string lights or faux or real candles – something to brighten the space and bring warmth.
From the list you may realize that you have many of these items already – let’s find out how you can put them together to style your table for Christmas!
Tips for a Beautiful Centerpiece for your Table
- Make it personal – your personal style will suit your home best so stick to what you like and it will blend beautifully with your permanent home dΓ©cor.
- Think Space – depending on the size of your dining room table you’re going to want to think about how much space you’re working with when it comes to decorating. You want your guests to be able to rest their arms and maybe their phones haha on the table during the meal.
- Don’t underestimate how different a table can look with lights – in other words sometimes a table can look a little bare in the daylight but once the sun sets and your decorative lighting is on it’s a whole different story.
Easily achieve a stunning Christmas Centerpiece in your home by recreating any of the 11 Christmas Table centerpiece ideas showcased in this post.
Let’s take a look at these gorgeous Christmas table decorating ideas that are just waiting to feature in your home this year…
1. Red and White Christmas Table Centerpiece with mason jar candles
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The traditional red and white stripes on this Christmas centerpiece are gorgeous!
They pair so nicely with the light wood riser and charger plates.
You can buy the mason jar candles and add in the berries around the base of a pillar candle to achieve the same effect.
You can also buy some red and white striped ribbon to decorate the table.
2. Christmas Table Centerpiece with amber Vases and pine cones
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This unique Christmas centerpiece is perfect for a fall to winter transition for your table dΓ©cor.
To recreate this look use a flat wooden tray, a few amber vases and some winter foliage.
You can also buy bottle brush trees and orange slices to finish this look.
Don’t forget to add some lights!
3. Simple Christmas Centerpiece (on a budget)
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So we did say at the beginning that table runners are essential but…. in this case you can skip this step.
This has to be the easiest DIY Christmas centerpiece idea we’ve seen and it’s easily achieved on a budget.
Using a decorative wooden bowl at the center of the table, add in the greenery and nestle the faux candles in place.
Never underestimate how a simple look can actually appear super elegant.
4. Christmas Centerpiece with red candles and garland
This is your simple centerpiece idea for Christmas!
Particularly, if you are looking for an effortless rustic style for your table dΓ©cor this year.
Start with the red and white striped table runner and position the wooden box in place.
Now you can arrange the mini Christmas trees, faux candles and red berries in the box.
5. Holiday Table Centerpiece with green and orange ornaments
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This Christmas centerpiece is super luxurious.
Using a long box to hold most of the ornaments is great if you want to avoid cluttering the table with dΓ©cor or if you’re working with limited space.
Spot the addition of the greenery garland extending from either side of the box.
You can also add in some black reindeer figurines to complete the centerpiece.
6. White Luxury Christmas Centerpiece
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This is the most beautiful Christmas centerpiece idea ever!
It only needs 4 items to achieve this look.
First you’ll need a white table runner.
Then you’ll want to position the lanterns where you want them on the table, before lining the bottom of the lanterns with fake snow.
Arrange the bottle brush trees to your liking!
Related: 50 Festive and Easy Christmas Tray Ideas To Impress
7. Dining room table Christmas centerpiece with greenery and berries
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This super glamourous Christmas centerpiece will look amazing on your dining room table this year!
The gorgeous linen feel table runner pairs so nicely with the glass and mercury glass candle holders.
Adding in some greenery and berries is always a nice touch! Even better if you can get them fresh for your centerpiece.
8. Farmhouse inspired Christmas centerpiece with black and white plaid
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Farmhouse Christmas dΓ©cor is all the rage right now – and we just can’t get enough!
The super cute red pick up truck holds the bottle brush trees.
While the real candles are featured in the image – we recommend using some faux candles (better safe than sorry!).
Arrange the wooden beads and artificial greenery as you like.
9. Elegant Christmas centerpiece idea with a wooden tray
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If you’re looking for the best elegant Christmas centerpiece idea – then look no further!
This gorgeous Christmas centerpiece is easy to recreate.
Arrange a blue and white plaid throw or table runner on the table.
Position your wooden tray with the artificial greenery, reindeer figurine and candles inside the tray.
10. Glamourous Christmas centerpiece idea with gingerbread ornaments
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We love this Christmas centerpiece idea – it’s so beautiful!
Combining the snowy whites trees and table runner with the gingerbread houses is the perfect look.
You can buy some snowy pinecones and foliage to add to your centerpiece.
11. Christmas centerpiece with red berries, greenery and cotton
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If you’re looking for a more natural look for your Christmas centerpiece this year – this is it!
Using artificial red berry and cotton ornaments; paired with artificial greenery – this is a look that will last throughout the festive season.
The red and white striped ornaments add another pretty element to the look.
Concluding
There are so many gorgeous options of Christmas centerpiece ideas – how to pick a favorite?!
Whether you’re hosting throughout December or only for the big day – with this centerpiece inspiration, your table is bound to impress your guests.
We’re curious, which one will you recreate?
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