Interior Style Advisor at Furniture Choice, shares her 4 best ideas to style your Christmas Dining Table

Rebecca Snowden, Interior Style Advisor at Furniture Choice, shares her 4 best ideas on putting together a warm, inviting dining setting that celebrates Christmas.

It’s not all trees, tinsel and fairy lights, Christmas is also a time of year for dinner parties and celebrating over eggnog and mulled wine – which also means setting the scene with a picture-perfect, rustic dining table.

1. Go big with the table

Start with an excellent foundation: a good table. “Dark wood is perennially elegant and classic – look for a sturdy table that will stand the test of time, but also has interesting details, such as a charming pedestal or trestle,” advises Rebecca.

2. Embrace natural elements

An easy step to dressing up the dining table is by taking a leaf out of nature’s playbook – literally.

For a bigger and more dramatic take, why not combine the best of both worlds with a statement DIY: a hanging wooden branch centrepiece immediately adds character, visual texture, and festive impact to your dining room.

3. Don’t forget the finer details

During this special time of year, Christmas feasts should be delicious – and pretty too! “Details go a long way, especially with the table setting ,” Rebecca advises. “Get creative with unexpected prints, patterns, and colours on smaller elements like tableware and napkins.”

4. Add some sparkle to a neutral setting

Neutrals are always chic and a great starting point for any table setting – white and silver tableware are always on-trend – but the trick is in dressing it up.