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3 ways to style your Christmas table setting on a budget

Tips from a professional stylist. - by Laura Barry
  • 09 Dec 2019

WATCH: How to create an easy and simple DIY table centre piece 

Decorating is one of the best parts of Christmas. From decking the halls to trimming the tree. No home is truly Christmas-ready if it isn’t dressed to the nines with festive baubles. And while the tree may be the pièce de résistance, if you happen to be hosting Christmas lunch or dinner this year, then the table settings come in at a close second.

Impressing your guests with a dazzling dinner table arrangement all comes down to correctly executing a theme. We spoke to Spotlight’s stylist Nick Casey, who gave us insight into how to recreate these dinner table looks. The best part? Everything is available from Spotlight! So it’s perfect for those decorating on a budget.

1. Traditional

“This table setting was created with a traditional American table in mind, but updated for a summery Christmas in Australia,” says Nick. “Traditional colours and prints don’t have to feel old-fashioned. We’ve updated this look with crisp white dinnerware and summery plaids, you can even mix in natives with traditional foliage for your centre piece and include modern soft golds for sparkle.”

traditional red dinner table setting

Traditional.

Spotlight

2. Bling

“This white and gold tablescape brings a bit of bling t an outdoor setting,” says Nick. “Make your basic whiteware pop with brassy charger plates and matching cutlery. We’ve eschewed tradition by laying out all the additional napery and cutlery you could possibly need, so there’s no need to constantly run back inside the house!”

gold table setting

Bling.

Spotlight

3. Bright

“Disposable tableware doesn’t have to be boring and white. Spotlight’s Glamour Luxe range is modern, festive and perfect for picnics in the park,” says Nick. Grab a tablecloth and tiny tree to spruce up the picnic table and if you’re worried about crockery at the park, bamboo serving trays and wooden boards work just as well.”

blue dinner table setting
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Top table setting tips

  • Create dimension with tablecloths, runners, placemats and napkins. Layer up to create a luxurious look
  • A centrepiece of native foliage, candles and leftover baubles will tie your tree to your table
  • A cloth napkin is a surefire way to make your table feel extra special.
  • Small timber decorations, gingerbread cookies or sprigs of foliage from the garden make beautiful touches for each table setting.
  • Use candles in votives to avoid your centrepiece catching fire

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Laura Barry
Laura Barry
Laura Barry is a writer, bookworm and interior design enthusiast with a love for reporting on all things homes, travel and lifestyle. When not tapping away at her keyboard, Laura can be found making endless cups of tea or perusing the shelves of Sydney’s many bookstores.

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