CHow to decorate the Christmas and holiday table? It is among the Hamlet-like dilemmas of the period. Minimal or more “baroque”, classic or more whimsical and colourful? Let’s clarify things starting from 5 details, including nuances, embellishments and candleswhich have become inevitable on tables.
Christmas table, 5 details not to be missed
1. Colours, from sage to white, alternatives to the classic red
White, rope color and forest green, sage. The Christmas table can also be in natural shades, more sober and delicate than the traditional ones. In particular, a color that is very popular this year is sage. Pale but bright green, it lends itself very well to the period if you are looking for an elegant and refined mise en place. It is ideal if the centerpiece features eucalyptus and can be illuminated with white and gold details.
If you want to aim for an immaculate table, almost with an ice and cold effect, you can focus on a total white mise en place with golden details. In this case, equally white candles, or at most cream, are perfect, all placed in the center instead of the centerpiece. To liven up, golden details such as golden painted leaves.
Do you want to focus on the classic for the Christmas table? Gold, red, fir green and tartan are timeless. The chic color? The burgundyperfect as a detail on a table with fir garlands.
2. Candles, to decorate the Christmas table
Detail perhaps obvious for holidays, candles are among the protagonists of the period. But how to choose them? This year they are long and tapered, resting on single candelabras and scattered around the center of the table. A more refined model than the classic tubular candle, the Christmas 2024 candles have a wider base that narrows as it rises. How do you choose the color? Given that it is generally better to opt for plain ones, usually you opt for the dominant color or for a nuance that looks good.
For example, if you choose the white-gold combination you can focus on golden candles. And on the table they are arranged in rigorous random order: away with the multi-armed candelabra, single candle holders are better scattered in the center of the table. A detail that should not be underestimated to avoid accidents: make sure you choose candles that do not drip.
3. Decorate napkins, mini-garlands or biscuits?
In addition to the decorations in the center of the table, you can also decorate the place, always following the chosen style. In particular, for Christmas 2024 you can choose between biscuits and mini garlands. In the first case, the most popular form is the little houserich in icing details and to be placed on the napkin; It can be made from shortcrust pastry or gingerbread.
Alternatively mini wreaths decorated with a bow to tie at the top and nothing more.
4. The year of bows
More or less large, they have the advantage of being able to be used practically anywhere. In addition to being a trend for tree decorations, they can also be used on the table. The shade of the ribbon must be chosen based on the rest of the decorations, while the most suitable fabric for the season is velvetalthough he is not the only one. There are a lot of them Satin is also suitable, ideal if you want a softer ribbon, or grosgrain to give more structure to the bow itself. And, if you are not very familiar with making elaborate bows, even the simple gala is perfect.
5. Scandinavian decorations
Mini houses, perhaps that light up, fir trees to place in no particular order, some fake snow. To make a classic white mise en place unique, it could be an idea to recreate a Scandinavian landscape. Between white houses, perfect for candle holders or those that light up inside, and small fir trees it is easy to represent a Northern European landscape. Very welcomingrecreates the magic of winter forests and is also perfect with placemats on a beautiful wooden table.
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