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Christmas decoration on the table for dinner
What you need to enjoy a good meal in a festive atmosphere
Undoubtedly, one of the most attractive spaces at Christmas after the dining room is the dinner table, since this month's typical food tastings must be accompanied by a good atmosphere.
Today we want to teach you how to decorate a Christmas table, and address the different styles corresponding to this holiday.
If you still do not know how to decorate this area of your home, do not wait for the good night, since from now on I will show you everything you need for the assembly.
Aspect to consider when decorating the Christmas table
When looking to decorate our dining room, we must take into account that more than an area to which we must set the scene, it is one that should encourage us to eat, and from there we will leave to learn about the different points to be treated in our Christmas decoration.
Christmas theme
The dinner table is not isolated from the rest of the house, that is why its decoration must be in the right direction with respect to the Christmas theme that you have used in everything.
You can vary a little in the elements you used to give the site individuality, however, you should not change the theme in the materials, in the main symbols and exclusively in the colors, these are essential, since all the decoration will depend on them.
Keep in mind that this will adapt to the parameters of the environment, so your theme at the table cannot be greater than the main elements for the tasting, remember that this place should inspire you to eat, so an overload of decorations it can lower spirits.
In this sense, create a harmonious environment, balancing these two aspects by dividing and delimiting the spaces inside the table, both where the dishes go, and where the decoration will be located.
Decorative tableware
Although we have our favorite tableware, we must focus on decoration, since this, although it is a tool for tasting, its presence at the table is a predominant factor that we must attend to.
It is linked to the decorative theme in terms of colors, so a simple white ceramic plate will not be enough, and if we add the importance of this dinner to that, you will have to use a whole set of tableware to eat like royalty.
Forget buying a single class, currently the best thing to decorate the Christmas table is to implement different tableware models that blend perfectly.
Taking into account slightly simple dishes with bright colors and others with details in their design that make them stand out.
When setting up the table for dinner, they are placed one on top of the other, from the largest to the smallest, this playing between two or three levels. This fact creates a layered effect, and it is there where you can play with the tones and designs forming unique combinations.
In turn, it includes the cutlery, taking into account its design and color, because although silver is present in most, if your decoration requires details in gold, you can get some in gold.
A very subtle touch, which in turn will stand out on your table before starting to eat, is to place a decoration on the waiting plate, the one that you place first class.
For this you can make a simple ornament with a Christmas element or make an arrangement with napkins.
Table linen
Even if you are not about placing tablecloths on your table, the fabrics should always be present on your table for Christmas dinner, because these are the perfect base for your decoration giving the elegant air that is required for the date.
As for the tablecloth, you have two options, the first is the classic one, place a wide one that matches the other textiles.
The second is to place an elongated rectangular one, which will be located in the center of the table, it is in particular that it will serve to highlight the decorations and delimit the areas.
Another predominant element in the table and that is mostly textile are the individual ones for tables, there are different models, however, the most elegant ones consist of this material.
The choice of this, beyond combining, should generate a color contrast with the dishes and tablecloth.
Never choose the same color, as the divisions of the décor, the table and the area to be tasted will not be noticeable. These mesh perfectly with your setting, but you must respect the limits set with the tone.
The last element that you cannot miss in your dining room is the cloth napkin, in addition to its original function it is a decorative resource before the tasting.
You can implement it as a garnish on the plate, a side dish, or in a silverware arrangement.
Christmas centerpieces
Although there are different areas in the dining room to decorate, which you cannot neglect is the centerpiece. This is the most important decoration because while sitting, it is the first thing we see in detail.
Taking this into account, there are different models that we can use, for each type of style and theme, however, we must be detailed with the dimensions, since thinking of a table that we want to highlight, we cannot opt for small models.
Look to highlight the center of your table with large ornaments or an elaborate arrangement that conveys a medium height and width throughout. Of course, this does not mean that you will place a large Christmas tree on the table, since you must take care that the height does not exceed your sight when sitting.
There are other ways to decorate the table area, with elements such as: pendant lamps and ornaments for the backs of the chairs, however, these are extra details.
Having a Christmas decoration in your dining room is not a difficult task, you only achieve each aspect by achieving the details described, since these will ensure an extremely special moment, which will enchant everyone who accompanies you to the table for dinner.
