A Christmas table should feel festive and warm, not fussy. These Christmas table setting ideas combine evergreen, candlelight and a little gold sparkle with pieces you can use all year.
Pair them with our Christmas crockpot recipes so the cooking is as easy as the decorating.
10 Christmas Table Setting Ideas
1. Choose a classic palette
Green, white and gold feels elegant; red and plaid feels cozy. Pick one and repeat it.
2. Lay an evergreen runner
Real or faux cedar and pine down the center, with pinecones and a few ornaments tucked in.
3. Add gold flatware
The luxurious 20-piece gold cutlery set or the 16-piece matte gold set instantly makes the table feel special.
4. Sparkle with mirrored dessert plates
Mirror-polished dessert plates catch the candlelight.
5. Layer with white porcelain
White plates like the porcelain soup and salad plates let the greenery and gold shine.
6. Use lots of candlelight
Mix tapers and votives at different heights.
7. Put an ornament at every place
Write names on ornaments with a paint pen; guests take them home.
8. Add a festive glass
Embossed petal glasses look beautiful with sparkling cider.
9. Create a treat bowl
Fill a gold-plated flower bowl with candy or our crockpot chocolate peanut clusters.
10. Set up a cocoa station
Serve crockpot hot chocolate in ceramic mug and saucer sets after dinner.
Shop the Look
- Luxurious 20-piece gold cutlery set
- 16-piece matte gold cutlery set
- Mirror-polished dessert plate
- Porcelain soup and salad plates
- Embossed glass petal cups
- Gold-plated flower bowl
- Wooden cheese and butter tray with glass cover
- Ceramic coffee mug and saucer set
What to Serve
Try crockpot roast beef with au jus, crockpot mashed potatoes and Swedish meatballs, plus more in our Christmas crockpot recipes.
Equipment I Used
- 3-piece ceramic serving bowl set: takes food straight from the crock to the table.
- Wooden cutting board with handle: for slicing and serving right at the table.
New to slow cooking? The Easy Slow Cooker Recipes guide is a beginner-friendly collection of easy crockpot breakfasts and dinners.
Christmas Table Setting Ideas FAQ
How do you make a Christmas table look elegant?
Use a limited palette, real or faux greenery, gold accents, layered white plates and plenty of candlelight.
What colors are best for a Christmas table?
Green, white and gold for elegant; red, green and plaid for cozy and traditional.
Can I mix gold and silver flatware?
Yes, as long as you repeat each metal elsewhere on the table.
How do I keep candles safe near greenery?
Use candle holders or glass hurricanes and never leave them unattended.
