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Six Ways to Style Your Dining Table for Christmas

Words by Michaela Quinn

November 05, 2019

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Six Ways to Style Your Dining Table for Christmas

Christmas is a time to eat, drink and be merry. If you’re hosting Christmas this year or just throwing a festive party, it’s essential to create a practical yet magical dining space to celebrate with friends and family.

We’ve put together six stunning looks for your Christmas dining room, including dining tables, chairs and decorations. Whether you love statement shapes and colours or a classic dining room scheme, find your festive season style.

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Vibrant Velvet


Christmas is the perfect excuse for a little extravagance, so why not add a little glamour to your table? Plush velvets and shimmering gold metallics will create an opulent ambience to wow your guests.

Set the scene with the Kora Dining Table in dashing dark Sheesham wood with brass tipped legs. Minimal in style, it’s beautiful, natural finish is timeless and full of character. This look is highlighted by the Sorell Dining Chair is stunning teal velvet. Touchably soft with sleek gold legs, these chairs are the epitome of elegance.

Go all out with gold accessories and glittering decorations such as our Decorative Glitter Trees to create a stunning centrepiece.

Festive Greens


Our next look takes inspiration from nature with a wonderful winter forest-inspired table. Embrace festive greens and embellish the look with seasonal foliage for a stylish take on a traditional look.

Make sure your guests are seated comfortably with our Newell Dining Chairs. Fully upholstered in forest green velvet, they’re sure to bring some festive cheer to your space. The Modi Dining Table is the perfect backdrop to this look with its rustic reclaimed wood top which features natural textures, grains and knots.

Make sure your guests are seated comfortably with our Newell Dining Chairs. Fully upholstered in forest green velvet, they’re sure to bring some festive cheer to your space. The Modi Dining Table is the perfect backdrop to this look with its rustic reclaimed wood top which features natural textures, grains and knots.

Rustic Chic


If your perfect Christmas is a cosy one, this next festive look is for you. Chic and comfortable, this dining scheme is subtly festive but versatile too with rustic wood and soft grey tones. Throws draped over chairs will make guests feel at home while sumptuous upholstered seating will keep everyone at the table.

A country-inspired dining table such as the Newsham Table is a stylish choice whether you’re celebrating Christmas in a rural cottage or a contemporary abode. Made from reclaimed wood, it features a grey waxed finish that co-ordinates perfectly with the Bourdin Fabric Dining Chairs.

Dress your festive table with snow-dusted foliage and dried flowers for a pretty finishing touch.

Sleek & Contemporary


Sleek marble, polished metal and grey tones create the perfect setting for a contemporary Christmas. One for the modern home, this look is all about fuss-free but fabulous furniture and accessories.

The Allegra Dining Table features stainless steel legs and a stone grey-effect top which extends - perfect for big family celebrations or last-minute guests! It’s modern style pairs beautifully with the Hix Dining Chair, with its angled metal legs and luxurious pearl grey upholstered seat.

Keep your decorations simple with an eye-catching display of candle holders in chic stainless steel.

Winter Blues


An un-traditional but eye-catching shade, royal blue is a bold and bright choice for your Christmas dining table. Combine statement colour-pop chairs with an elegant table for an electric, maximalist feel. This look is the ideal choice for colour lovers.

Get the look with our Templar Dining Chair. Fully upholstered in blue velvet, down to the legs, it features an elegant shape that’s oh so comfy. The Keeler Dining Table will bring a vintage vibe to the mix, with its rustic black and oak finish. Its spacious top has room for the turkey and all the trimmings.

Add extra colour to the table with greenery and bright candles for a fun, festive look.

Retro Revival


From sixties style to mid-century modern décor, why not take inspiration from another era? Retro style is easy to incorporate into your Christmas dining room and can set the theme for traditional food and gifts.

Throw it back to festive seasons past with vintage-inspired shapes, fabrics and colours to create a welcoming space. Look for tables with angled legs such as the Kriss Dining Table. This stunning table is sure to be a talking point when paired with our vintage-inspired Byron Leather Chairs. Featuring a black metal frame and stylish stitch detailing, they’ll add authentic charm to your dining space. Finish with gold accessories for a classic Christmas look.

With our six stylish dining table themes, your dining space will set the scene for a stylish Christmas Day. For more dining room inspiration and ideas, shop our dining room furniture sets.

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