14 Christmas table decorations to impress your guests this year

Green takes a backseat in this fresh approach to traditional Christmas table decorations. The tablecloth is the muted ‘Ticking Stripe’ cotton fabric from Spotlight. A more vibrant shade of red appears in the ‘Gota’ placemat from Hutch Table Accessories and the Le Creuset pasta bowl. A white ceramic star from Marley & Lockyer is the crowning glory.

Where most traditional Christmas table decorations make use of vibrant colours, this contemporary setting exudes pared-back Christmas style. A Cultiver linen tablecloth in Sage complements the rattan recessed charger placemat and rattan square placemat in Sage Grey from Alfresco Emporium. A vase of fresh red flowers and the ‘Sofia’ plates from Mrs Tablescape add bright reds. The result is a fresh twist on classic green and red.

You can’t go wrong with a bold red, abundant greenery and lashings of silver and white. The Balsam Hill Fir Foliage garland with LED lights is draped across the centre of the table, decorated with little red berries for a European touch. The ‘Cleo’ fabric in Rouge from Warwick Fabrics creates a bright tablecloth, with crisp white tableware atop.

With shades of red, green, black and white, plaid is a staple of Christmas table decorations. Spotlight’s ‘Celebration Tartan’ fabric in Red creates the tablecloth. More touches of tartan are in the Pottery Barn ‘Stewart’ napkin and the ‘Heritage Heirloom Tartan’ bone china plate from Myer. Accents of gold elevate the look, alongside an arrangement of Waratahs.

Gold, white and green have timeless appeal. The Pure Linen ‘Mimosa’ tablecloth, placement and napkin, which all feature a subtle embroidered pattern, are layered. The stacked Noritake ‘Charlotta’ entree plate and dinner plate add golden accents, complemented by the Country Road cutlery.

Pairing white with jewel tones, such as this deep plum shade, creates stylish contrast. The jute placemat from Target adds a tactile woven element on top of white plates from David Jones and silver cutlery from Georg Jensen. This allows the deep purple of the vintage linen napkin from Aura Home to take centre stage, paired with flowers and aromatic red wine.

Is there anything more classic than white Christmas table decorations? Amongst the layers of white on white, you can add points of contrast with patterns. The small circular motif in the tablecloth is repeated in the dainty round shape of the Baby’s Breath blossoms. Stainless steel cutlery and pin stripe plates complete the look.

Incorporate flowers into your Christmas table decorations with an arrangement in a vase, and in patterns on decor. The ‘Pink Parrot Tulip’ entree plate from Victoria’s Basement adds a touch of cottagecore style, enhanced by the quaint and delightful glass mushroom ornaments from David Jones. Green and red table linen ensures a festive feel.

Pairing green with purple, instead of red, is a fun way to reinvent a classic Christmas palette. ‘Cleo’ polyester fabric in Fern from Warwick Fabrics is used as a tablecloth, with a ceramic sugar pot from Provincial Home Living and a ‘Laudon’ crystal tumbler from Riedel adding to the green scene. Plates from Hutch Tables Accessories and a flax linen napkin in Dusk from Cultiver add the pops of purple.

A retro use of bold colour features in this warm palette that would work beautifully with combined collected pieces. Buttery yellows, brown neutrals and mustards create a sunny take on Christmas style. Dried fruits, gum leaves and cinnamon sticks create a truly beautiful diadem atop stacked plates in Terracotta and White Glaze from Koskela.

Embrace all the warmth of a summer in Australia. Pear and paisley combine to create colourful Christmas table decorations with a touch of pink in native blooms. Baubles featuring Aboriginal art motifs make a gorgeous centrepiece when arranged in a bowl placed beside native flowers.

Blue and white might be a classic Hamptons style colour palette but bursts of red, orange and yellow add warmth to the coastal tablescape. The tablecloth is Warwick Fabric’s ‘Cleo’ in Cloud. It’s a deep blue, with a lighter shade appearing in the linen napkin in Sky from Cultiver. White Villeroy & Boch ‘Old Luxembourg’ plates, cup and saucer have a delicate blue floral pattern. Bonnie & Neil ‘Fantasia’ cutlery in Carrot brings the warming contrasts.

Create a summery approach to nautical style with blue and white stripes mixed with pops of yellow. The ‘Faro’ tablecloth and napkin in Sky from L&M Home set the striped tone. Cutlery from Laguiole Australia, a plate from In The Roundhouse and a lemon serving bowl from H&M bring sunshine. Don’t forget the lush green centrepiece!

Native foliage cuts through traditional blue and white for a lush and lovely celebration. The ‘Anarkali’ floral block-printed cotton tablecloth, from Hutch Table Accessories, creates a bold base. A brown rattan placemat from Alfresco Emporium grounds what could otherwise be an overwhelming scene. Pops of green in the napkin from Ivy + Piper and the mini wreath from Hutch Table Accessories add beautiful botanicals.