Before the madness of the festive season overwhelms us, and just in time to take advantage of our Black Friday deals, we’ll be taking a moment with this week’s Style Note to show you how to create the best Christmas tablescape. From dinnerware to centrepieces, we have all the top tips and inspiration you need to host in style.
Christmas tablescape colour palettes to try this year
As always, our Christmas trends provide a number of colour palettes and themes to inspire your festive table styling. Spruce Serenity celebrates a soft, harmonious palette inspired by woodland evergreens, winter light and the natural beauty of the season. For more opulence and drama, Champagne Reverie updates a traditional red and gold Christmas scheme, with berry reds, muted mauves and even terracotta. English Rustic melds warm golds, ochre and classic jewel tones for a cosy and welcoming modern heritage appeal.
How to build a Christmas table centrepiece
For our English Rustic Christmas trend, we wanted to lead with a really simple but effective table centre that would serve us well throughout the festive season, from Christmas day to New Year’s Eve without losing its impact.
Our stylist Maddy Hann explains how she got the look: “This table was styled with a mix of festive charm and natural elegance, inspired by our English Rustic trend. A Christmas wreath anchors the centre, with candlesticks at varying heights adding warmth. Bauble place name holders add a personal touch, all set on our Adie Dinnerware - the perfect white canvas for layered, seasonal details. Our Luxury Handmade Chrysanthemum Crackers provide the perfect finishing flourish.”
Layering your Christmas table linens for a luxurious look
Plan your Christmas tablescape step by step to ensure a comprehensive layered look. Our Champagne Reverie trend epitomises a glamorous retro look that starts with a statement Christmas table runner, then each place setting is layered with opulent ruffle edged table mats, the dinner and side plates are then added. Our stylists have made neat parcels of coordinating linen napkins and the cutlery neatly tied with an opulent organza bow to sit on top of the dinnerware. Beautiful vintage style glassware, a personalised place card and luxury crackers complete each place setting. The bows are continued around the table – attached to candleholders and even the backs of dining chairs for this wonderfully luxurious look.
Scandi style Christmas table ideas
Scandi styling epitomises a minimal and modern look and is ideal for creating a festive table that balances both style and function for effortless hosting, as it leaves plenty space for additional dishes, party games or treats to be brought to the table as the meal progresses. Our Spruce Serenity tablescape is all about quiet refinement, where each piece is deliberate but never fussy. In the spirit of the trend, the natural complexity of the wood grain on our dining table is given full focus, supported by seasonal tableware, elegant glassware and of course, our beautiful handmade luxury crackers in a deep forest green. The embroidered napkins have a naïve handcrafted charm that fits the Scandi ideal perfectly, and we’ve elevated them slightly with the dappled sheen of our marble napkin rings.
Festive table decorations that add sparkle and warmth
Bring quiet luxury to the table with decorations that add depth and sparkle. No festive table is complete without candle light – opt for LED Dinner Candles for peace of mind. Glistening glassware will reflect the candlelight bringing extra depth and dimension to the table. Our Bauble Glass Place Name Holders bring a hint of seasonal magic with their delicate shimmer and soft metallic accents such as gold toned cutlery and brass napkin rings add a sophisticated hint of festive polish.
So, as promised, creating a magical festive tablescape becomes effortless with inspiration from Cox & Cox. Whether you’re drawn to cosy, sparkle-filled styling, luxurious layered textures, or the clean elegance of Scandi-inspired design, these ideas help you curate a Christmas dining space that feels both beautiful and inviting. With the perfect colour palette, a standout centrepiece, and those all-important finishing touches, your Christmas table can set the scene for memorable celebrations and joyful hosting all season long.