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Decoration ideas to make your Christmas table beautiful
Decoration
Choose the color you choose for the tablecloth, napkins or floral centerpiece, remember not to load your Christmas table with excessive decoration because it could hinder lunch or dinner
La Christmas always plays a special role in our life. This year we were probably looking forward to it more eagerly, looking for an occasion to celebrate and socialize even if in the “new normal” our guest list shortened a bit. And so it has been. Those huge celebrations that we lengthened for hours and hours have not only been reduced in schedule, but also in the number of diners. However, the process of preparing for these parties remains the same: we started with the list of who will come, this time much more complicated considering that it had to be reduced considerably; what gifts to buy; what is the dinner menu and not least what is the Christmas decoration.
Sandra manifests
Salanora, interior designer, we usually decorate our houses for Christmas with exterior lights, preparing the Nativity scene and the tree loaded with balls, but that the table is one of the last preparations that we carry out: «The christmas table It is the meeting point and each guest pays special attention to what they serve and how it is presented, so it would be necessary to pay more attention and follow a series of tips to make it perfect.
Do I decorate the table?
When it comes to decorating our christmas table, we must remember that food and drink play the main role and decorative elements are supporting secondary characters.
«The decoration of the Christmas table not only seeks make a good first impression in the guests but to be a complement to the food and the drinks that are served “, clarifies Sandra Salanora. Of course, the visual appearance is very important, but we cannot forget about the functionality of the table setting: «Nobody wants to get burned when serving wine because there are too many candles around, nor do they want their guests to be too shy to get one. napkin because they are not sure if it is to use it or if it is part of the decoration ”, he specifies.
How do I decorate the table?
But let’s start with the basics. As Sandra Salanora advises, let’s make sure that everyone has a plate for each meal, the right glasses for each of the drinks and, of course, the right cutlery: “You can add a presentation plate for each of your guests since you always It makes the dishes look more festive and doesn’t take up more space on the table.
A cloth tablecloth It is a must-have because it gives your table an elegant and cozy look, absorbs sound, and creates a clean background for your dishes. “Whatever style you choose, the linen and cotton tablecloths They are the most recommended for their presence at the table. On the other hand, placemats or placemats are a very good option for a more informal food and tablewhile table runners are an ideal alternative for a beautiful, elegant table made of good material, “say decoration experts Westwing.
Companies that Napkins, whether made of paper or fabric, they can be placed folded in a glass or inside a decorative ring placed on the top of the plate, although it is also allowed to have them simply folded and placed under the cutlery, but remember that they have to be on the left side of the plate. “If you wish, you can add a personal touch by attaching a sprig of fir, mistletoe with the name of your guest, which also becomes a memory,” says Sandra Salanora.
«It is important to choose a floral center that stands out, or small elements that decorate the table. Adding elements such as cinnamon, oranges, anise stars, sage or eucalyptus will give a touch of freshness “, they say from the Westwing team. The Candles or garlands of lights are also another good alternative to provide “warmth, elegance and a lot of magic”, but without going overboard.
Any style of decoration is valid to be integrated into the Christmas tables, but from Westwing they advise green, red and silver for the most classic tables, which combined with ethnic or floral prints are also perfect for lovers of boho style. “Wood accessories and natural fiber textiles, along with lightly patterned and white tableware, are the must-haves for those who are faithful to the Nordic style. And for fans of the “shabby chic” style, as they recommend, it is essential to “include more delicate dishes” along with napkins and other accessories in “pastel tones”.
We can decide keep the same style every year or change it over time. Although the Christmas decoration is mostly appearance, it must match our personality so that we can feel comfortable with her and give our best this Christmas surrounded by our loved ones.