The perfect centrepiece for your Christmas table setting

Taking your Christmas celebrations from good to great is as simple as creating a beautiful table centrepiece for your dining table setting. Your delicious Christmas meals deserve to look as amazing as they taste, and a stunning table centrepiece can set the mood for the entire event. From cozy candles to gorgeous native greenery, there are a huge number of ways to make your Christmas celebration extra special. Whether your Christmas gathering will be a sophisticated formal dinner or a family get-together, we have the perfect tips for making your Christmas meal one to remember.

Fabulous Flower Garlands

Run a garland of artificial flowers down the centre of the table and place flameless candles along it for a table centrepiece that is endlessly customisable to your personal style of decor. Using artificial flowers allows you to reuse and re-purpose your centrepiece again and again, and removes all the hassles of buying and caring for flowers during the Christmas rush. Flameless candles are the perfect choice for a dinner table setting where real candles pose a fire hazard as they can get knocked over easily. Choose flowers that tie into your decor scheme, such as classic red poinsettias, or go bold with Australian natives. Red banksias are an excellent option if you would like a traditional red and green colour scheme with some Australian flair.

Accessorise with Candle Wreaths

Dress up an artificial candle or collection of candles with candle wreaths. Space candle wreaths evenly along the table and pop an artificial candle in the centre of each one, or lay a larger candle wreath on the table and fill with a collection of flameless candles of different heights. Wreaths of pine needles and holly berries are perfect for creating that traditional "White Christmas" feel, while eucalyptus leaves add that Australian touch to a sunny summer lunch.

Champagne Buckets for a Sophisticated Vibe

If a classy, sophisticated Christmas meal is more your vibe, use a champagne bucket filled with drinks or greenery as a centrepiece. A gorgeous glass or steel champagne bucket will add a sense of luxury and refinement to your celebration, and allows drinks to be easily on hand throughout the day or night. If you would rather store your drinks elsewhere, a champagne bucket filled with artificial foliage creates a gorgeous focal point and infuses your display with the elegance and tranquility of nature. Artificial foliage is an especially good option as it removes the problem of greenery wilting or going brown throughout the day.

Christmas Candle Holders

The cozy flickering light of candles elevates the atmosphere of any gathering, so use candles in candle holders with Christmas greenery on them to add some holiday flair to your table ambiance. Glass candle holders decorated with Christmas motifs such as trees and foliage sprays are a subtle way to add a realChristmas-y feel to your table centrepiece, adding holiday spirit without feeling tacky. Another fantastic option for displaying candles is with candlesticks. Gold candlesticks with a highly polished or antique finish are a classic Christmas decor piece that perfectly tie in to the traditional red and gold colour scheme.

Display a Board Game

For a more relaxed meal or family gathering, displaying a wooden board game box as the centrepiece is a wonderful choice, providing both beauty and fun to the table setting. Wooden board game boxes, often decorated intricately with brass details, make stylish and elegant table centrepieces, and provide a subtly sophisticated feel to classic family fun. Board games are one of the best ways to bring people together, and displaying them on the table will ensure the fun doesn't end until long after the meal has been finished.

Dress Up an Urn or Bowl

A large urn or bowl is a fantastic starting point for creating an unforgettable centrepiece, and can be endlessly customised to suit your decor aesthetic. Filled with overflowing greenery, baubles, pine cones, or a mix of all three, an urn or bowl will make for a stunning focal display. Using artificial Australian native foliage adds a real sense of authenticity to your decor, and will make your centrepiece stand out from traditional Christmas decor with the beautifully unique forms and silvery greens of native greenery. For something a little different, especially for those who like to decorate with a charming, whimsical feel, try filling a bowl with large coloured pom poms.

Stylish Candle Hurricanes

Candle hurricanes are a stylish way to bring elements of your decor and colour scheme onto the table, and are the practical choice for adding candlelit ambiance to an outdoor meal. Place a candle in a candle hurricane and surround the base with greenery, using a candle hurricane that fits your colour scheme, such as gold for a refined traditional look. Candle hurricanes shield the flame from the wind, making them perfect for outdoor use. If you don't want to deal with the smoke and fire hazard of traditional candles, artificial candles are the best option, providing the cozy atmosphere of regular candles without all the fuss. As an added bonus, you won't have to worry about constantly running around to relight candles if you use flameless candles.

Showcase Christmas Treats

Showcase the care and talent you have put into your Christmas cooking by making your desserts the centrepiece. Use a cake stand or cloche to display a beautiful pudding, cake, or pavlova, and get guests excited for the meal to come. If you have smaller cupcakes, mince pies, or tarts you would like to show off, use a tiered tray stand, or stack in a pyramid on a single-tiered stand. Placing Christmas treats on a stand adds height to your table centrepiece, creating an eye-catching focal point. Don't let all the effort you put into baking go to waste by hiding the desserts away until it is time to eat them, but instead proudly display them on a stand where they can be admired.

Adding the Finishing Touches

The final step is to add the finishing touches that will tie together your table setting and make it feel complete. Use cute Christmas tree baubles as napkin rings, or slip a spray of foliage alongside the napkin into the ring. Scatter pine cones and baubles around the centre of the table, and choose dinnerware and glasses that complement your decor scheme.

A beautiful table centrepiece is a must-have for your Christmas celebrations, and will bring joy to your meal, allowing lasting memories of the celebration to be formed. By following these tips, you too can create a stylish dining table centrepiece that will add that special something to your Christmas gathering. To find decor pieces that will help you create the perfect table centrepiece, explore French Knot's range of Home Accessories and Decor, for more decorating inspiration.