End-of-year table decorations: 5 ideas to dazzle your guests
The end-of-year festivities are approaching. And what better way to delight your guests than with a beautiful table decoration? If you want to go all out this year, here are 5 ideas for table decorations to make your festive season extra special.
How do you set your festive table?
Whether you opt for a traditional table setting or a modern, elegant one, the success of your table decoration for the festive season depends on 3 key elements:
- Table linen
- Festive tableware
- Accessories
Let's take a step-by-step look at how to choose these 3 decorative elements and combine them to amaze your guests.
What colour for your festive table linen?
First step: the tablecloth. This will set the tone for the rest of your decoration. For a traditional table setting, you can opt for a red or green tablecloth. With or without patterns.
Timeless and timeless, white is also a great classic for dressing up your festive table. As well as evoking a pretty carpet of immaculate snow, a white tablecloth will suit every style and every taste.
How do you choose your festive crockery?
Let's get down to business. Because when you think of a festive table, you think of exceptional tableware. And just the thing: since 1945, Duralex® has been producing 100% French tableware of proven quality.
With 7 colours available in our range of glasses and plates, you're spoilt for choice when it comes to decorating your Christmas table. To help you find inspiration, we've prepared 5 examples of Christmas table settings made in Duralex®.
If you've opted for a North Pole decor, you can use our glasses for example Picardie® marine. Pair them with a white tablecloth and silver cutlery to transport your guests straight to the North Pole.
For natural festivities, opt for our new colour: the jungle green. Dare to combine raw materials such as wood, wicker and linen. And sublimate it all with lots of potted or hanging green plants. With this luxuriant festive table setting, your guests will feel like they're entering a real urban jungle. A change of scenery guaranteed!
Do you prefer a more artistic decor? Choose a set of vermeil platesMatch your tableware with a beautiful white or ecru tablecloth. Pair your tableware with natural materials such as wood, bamboo or rattan. Top it all off with dried flowers for a free and poetic festive table setting.
If you want to move away from the eternal red and green for your Christmas table decoration, offer your guests a chic and trendy Christmas Eve by opting for deep blue crockeryYou can add a touch of gold to make it even more special.
Want to capitalise on the hygge trend? For several years now, the Danish art of living has been making its way into French homes for the festive season. For a Scandinavian decor, set your table with no-frills crockery. And if you can, opt for sober tones, such as red and white. plum or the sepia.
Decoration accessories for your festive table?
It's the final touch. The little details that will make your festive table a unique and convivial place to share. There are several options here, depending on your tastes and desires. Choose one or two, but no more. If you don't, your table decor may be too busy.
Option 1: Candles
If you want to entertain your guests in a cosy, intimate setting, candles are a must. Avoid scented candles. Their scent, combined with that of the delicious food you are about to prepare, could disturb your guests.
For an inexpensive festive table decoration, you can buy some pretty coloured candles and place them in a Duralex® glass filled with sand. As well as being a source of light, these improvised candleholders will bring a little softness to your festive table.
In fact, why not let yourself be tempted by our limited edition candlesavailable only on our website?
Option 2: Plants
What could be better than a little greenery to dress up your festive table? To enhance your table setting, you can place fir branches between the plates. With this green table runner, you're sure to stay in keeping with the festive theme.
And if you prefer something more flowery? Place a few bouquets of flowers in coloured glasses. You can even dress your flowers in gold or silver to add a touch of extravagance to your table setting.
If you want to stand out from the crowd, you can combine these vegetal touches with our jungle green crockery. Forget the cold and grey of winter for the duration of a meal. And take your guests on a journey to the heart of a natural, wild and relaxing world.
Option 3: Gingerbread
For gourmet festivities, you can prepare gingerbread. Then use moulds to give your edible decorations original shapes. House, star, Christmas tree, let your creativity do the talking.
Children will love this family activity. It's a great opportunity to get together in the kitchen before sitting down to dinner. As for your guests, they won't miss a thing of your Christmas table decorations.
What colour for your festive table?
There's no shortage of ideas for bringing colour to your festive table. However, to avoid bad taste, limit yourself to two colours.
This year, the most popular colour combinations to decorate a table for the festive season are :
- Red and gold
- Le vermeil et sapphire
- Red and white
- Green and gold
- Plum and vermeil
- Red and green
- Black and gold
Get inspired by these trends to create a Christmas or New Year table that reflects your style. Happy festive season!
