Formal Dining Room Christmas Decorating Ideas – Create a stylish Christmas table this holiday season with simple decorating tricks that will transform your space from ordinary to extraordinary. Whether you’re hosting dinner for two, your entire family or a large party of guests, we’ve got you covered with a festive dining outfit.
Each of these holiday tables includes decorating ideas for festive centerpieces and place settings that will excite your guests for an unforgettable dining experience. Make your table centerpiece the showpiece of the dining room table! Your guests will be delighted by the beautiful centerpieces of fairy lights, bottle trees and other beautiful Christmas decorations to complement your celebration! Below each image are more details on making your own table with links to sources Continue below to see our collection of stylish Christmas table setting ideas to help inspire your own holiday table decorations.
Formal Dining Room Christmas Decorating Ideas
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1. Christmas table. This traditional Christmas red and green table features an array of decorations as a centerpiece. These include pine boughs, holly, large pine cones and red candles for ambiance. Table settings repeat the same theme with red napkins tied with twine, a pine branch and a cinnamon stick attached. (via @jeanettefotono for @drommen_om_laftehuset)
2. Beautiful Christmas inspiration. If you have extra ornaments from your tree, add them to your table centerpieces for some continuity and holiday charm. (via @villaglosli)
3. Chandelier decorated with ornaments. Add an elegant touch to your dining room by hanging cut pine branches from your chandelier. Securely hang tree ornaments from branches using fishing wire for flair and a bit of color. (via @annes_leilighet)
4. Setting the table on Christmas Eve. This beautiful dining table features mercury glasses, candles, branches and a white Alexandria white paper centerpiece. Chair back rugs add some texture and visual appeal. (via @livetpalahaugen)
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5. Lighted chandelier garland. This elegantly decorated table features centerpieces of pine branches, pine cones, white roses, moss-wrapped amaryllis bulbs and red candles. Install some battery operated lights for evening ambiance. The final touch is a lighted garland hanging from the ceiling, acting as a chandelier. Tip: Hang the wreath with fishing wire and a hook. (via @stylebymll)
6. DIY centerpieces of fresh ingredients. This natural centerpiece uses fresh ingredients. Simply fill mason jars with Epson salt, fresh cranberries and freshly cut juniper sprigs. Alternate with mason jars filled with espon salt and candles. (via Yellow Bliss Road)
7. DIY Party Centerpieces. Mercury plants, pine cones, orange trees and string lights adorn the centerpieces of this festive table. Delicious butter tart sits on the side, ready to serve dessert (via @lidwine_c / @elodie_s_bakery)
8. A magical atmosphere. Create a warm and magical atmosphere this Christmas with the scent of pine from a nearby tree and a DIY chandelier. A beautiful white china dinner set with linen and cotton napkins and crystal glasses made in Europe. Oak oiled dining tables are also made in Europe. (via @alinea)
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9. Elegant Christmas table. This stunning Christmas table is full of grace, refinement and elegance. A simple centerpiece includes pine branches, candles of various sizes, and glassware. Beautiful crystal glasses are made in France. (via @alinea)
10. A very country Christmas. This cozy and intimate Christmas decorated table features simple decorations from candle centerpieces and a white paper tray. (via @livetpalahaugen)
11. A warm Christmas feeling. Create a magical festive dining experience with gold mixed with traditional red and green for a wonderful combination. Swing back dining chairs and ornaments in each area add unique touches that will delight your guests. Tip: Add holiday decorations (or candy) to each place setting as dinner table favors for your guests. (via @frontgate)
12. Big festive dinner. If you are hosting a dinner party with many guests, place an extension table (or two small folding tables hidden under a tablecloth) in the living room with comfortable seating on your sofa. This idea is perfect for those who live in a small house, apartment or condo. A deer candle holder is decorated with pine branches for this table centerpiece. (via @marzena.marideko)
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13. Beautifully decorated festive table. This party table offers an intimate dining environment that you can share with family or friends. Centerpieces of illuminated trees, pine branches, red candles, mercury glass candles, pine cones and string lights create a magical dining experience. (via @alinea)
14. Vintage Christmas Table. This holiday season, try repurposing antiques as dining room decor. This table is decorated with second-hand treasures for a sophisticated yet attractive appeal. Brass plaques are complemented by brass lined glassware and brass candle holders. Layer a wooden dough bowl filled with pine nuts and a pot of fresh white Christmas amaryllis flowers. (via @brekkagaard)
15. A cozy country Christmas. Enhance your dining room with a DIY chandelier garlanded with green candles, pine branches and dried orange slices hanging from the ceiling. A vase filled with fresh holiday flowers adds a simple yet decorative element to your dining room centerpiece. (via @hverdagslykkelise)
16. Casual Holiday Dining. Enjoy a romantic dinner for two with this warm and rustic dining room decor. All you need to spruce up your space for Christmas is a few pine branches, a small tree in a pot, some warm hearts hanging from the window or a lamp and Santa’s elves. (via @hverdagslykkelise for @braatan_1728)
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17. Natural with a touch of red. Place a garland of pine branches in the center of your table for a natural look. Layer with red ornaments and brass candle sticks with white taper candles for ambiance. Counters are added with blankets and wool throws for warm textured warmth. (via @littlehouseonchestnut)
18. Cozy Christmas vibes. Pine boughs are used for both the centerpiece and chandelier in this cozy dining room. Place some brass candles with white taper candles, stars and mercury Christmas trees. The chandelier is from @wayfair. Grounding this space is an area rug from @boutiquerugs. A Christmas tree in the background adds to the overall magic of this dining room. (via @cozyoncottoncreek)
19. Woodland Christmas Table. This dining room was activated on the diagonal to create a new look. The combination of brown and green has a natural, earthy aesthetic. Pine buffs and pinecones mix with burlap-covered shrubs and raised candelabras for ambiance. (via @julie.thedesigntwins)
20. Beautiful table setting. A simple wooden tray is used as the centerpiece of this table, which can be easily removed when guests arrive or dinner is served. Add a vase of holiday flowers or pine branches and amaryllis bulbs to a milk jug in a container for some holiday cheer. You can add some holiday snacks to the tray to serve before dinner. via (@hverdagslykkelise)
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21. Christmas in the kitchen. If you don’t have a formal dining room, your kitchen table can be beautifully arranged to host a cozy holiday dinner. A garland is used for the centerpiece of this table along with a deer candle holder. Behind the chair, ribbon secures gold bells and branches for a festive touch. (via @marzena.marideko)
22. Beautiful Vintage Farmhouse Christmas. This dreamy dining room has simple table decorations that include a pair of deer and some pine branches. The squishy Christmas tree is from @kingofchristmas. (via @joyhouseinteriors)
23. A plaid table runner. A wooden dough bowl in the center is filled with frosted branches, pine cones and white pillar candles. The snowflakes hanging from the chandelier are from @kirklands and the garland wrapped around the chandelier is from @summersmarketba. Set each scene with wooden pieces (you can find them at World Market), layered with red and white plates and red and white striped napkins. (via @somutschlove)
24. Simple Christmas tablescape. This simple yet elegant table setting features a black and white palette with touches of gold and natural green. The center wreath is from @afloral, while the black candles are from @potterybarn. (via @thecozyfarmhouse)
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25. Simple yet elegant Christmas table. This festive yet cozy dining room features a fabric runner with pine branches, red roses, gold ornaments, gold candles and string lights. Knitted pom pom blanket from Tuesday morning. Wall paint color is Iron Ore SW 7069 – Sherwin-Williams. (via @lifebyleanna) This post shows how to create an Old World Victorian Christmas dining room. Vintage style creates a warm and cozy Christmas space.
I ask you, is there anything in the world that you can do for your loved ones (family, friends and neighbors) that is more meaningful and authentic than sharing a meal?
In the South we understand that relationship magic happens when you forget the challenges of everyday life, hit the mundane pause button and pull up a chair to break bread.
However, I assure you that the aforementioned family, friends, and neighbors will testify to the lack of talent, creativity, or similar skills in the real kitchen.
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