Christmas table decoration ideas

Dining room table dressed with a red warm Christmas setting
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Effortless ways to dress the table and seriously turn up the festive magic

If there’s one time in the year when you can really go to town with tablescaping, Christmas is it. Whether you’re going to be hosting a big group or arranging a more intimate feast, there are easy ways to curate your very own festive wonderland and wow your guests.

Top tableware

Choose a colour scheme (the classic red, silver or white) and mix and match tableware. A big 2025 trend is bringing your tree decor to the table; piling baubles in a bowl or scattering them around your table’s centrepiece.

table dressed in a scandi minimal style

Go green

Create an impactful table centrepiece of seasonal evergreens such as holly, pine or spruce. Head to a John Lewis store to explore our new foliage stations, full of faux flowers, picks, and accessories.

Lighten up

Don't underestimate the power of lighting to effortlessly create a cosy, festive atmosphere. Tall candles, lanterns, or twinkling string lights will transform a dining space.

close up of lots of table dressed with, candles, glasses and tableware

On the nose

Scent is such an important part of the magic of Christmas. You can't go wrong with winter or festive scented candles dotted along your table or dried fruit to deliciously infuse the whole house.

Festive fun

If there will be little ones around your table, prioritise making it fun with the obligatory Christmas crackers, plenty of special festive tableware and - why not - novelty Christmas pudding napkins.

Tablescaping how-to

In the run up to Christmas John Lewis stores are hosting special festive events where you can learn little ways to wow - from tablescapes to home styling tips.

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