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Of course, apart from the turkey, the stunning Christmas centerpiece should be the focal point of the festive table on Christmas Day and all other celebrations throughout the season. Here is how to choose the perfect clothes for various occasions.
It is fun to come up with customized Christmas core ideas; family Christmas lunch needs a different way to romantic New Year’s Eve dinner for two. Therefore, first consider the event, the time of day (or night), the available lighting, the number of guests, the food served, and the size of the table.
According to Angela Slater, an expert consultant at Hayes Garden World, if all this panics you, choose simple. “Modern design only uses three different sizes of lanterns, church candles and some fresh green plants. It is quick and easy, and you can’t go wrong.”
Connor Priestwood, interior designer of home decoration brand Dowsing & Reynolds, said that Christmas does not mean that your centerpiece must be all red, green and gold, or even winter wonderland style. “If you prefer neutral colors, why not choose soft paper elements that match the texture of the earth, such as grass and branches, and introduce natural textures, such as terracotta pots, natural wooden decorations, pine cones and acorn wreaths.”
Or, if you like retro style, you can use decadent etched glass, luxurious flowers (such as white poinsettia) and scented candles to release your passion. However, the elegant appearance influenced by Scandi—white and gray with a hint of silver—should go well with any interior.
We like the trend of table setting, but when the table is full of festive delicacies, plates, plates, glasses and cutlery, and there is a core to consider, it can end up being quite messy.
'In order to make your holiday table look less chaotic, from cake stands and vases to single candle holders to candle holders, fragments of different heights and proportions are staggered. Nadia McCowan Hill, Wayfair’s resident style consultant, said that this will help make the appearance look layered and comfortable.
A good tip is to use tonal or contrasting table runners or round table mats as a base to “anchor” the core to the table top.
Foraging holly, mistletoe, leaves, cones and berries in your garden or on country roads is simple and does not cost anything, but please be careful not to pick anything that may be poisonous.
Also, think of a suitable rustic focus. This can be a thick candle with a natural tone, such as a taupe, an iron candle holder, or an artisan bowl. Remember, you need height to have an impact; consider decorating a popular hoop, such as this (decorative) hoop from Etsy.
“I started with a beautiful branch and then gilded the edges with my gilded wax — or gilded all for more drama,” said Anne Sloan, a color and paint expert. 'Combine with some ivy or shiny holly, and if needed, add a little paint to the leaves. Basically free, wholesome, and perfectly suitable for your space.
If guests announce that they are on the road, you can make an amazing centerpiece in a few minutes. Angela said: “According to the shape of your table, choose a plate or a rectangular plate and arrange three thick plates of different heights. Candles, then cover the table. Plates among the fresh greenery foraging in the garden or piled on top of baubles of different sizes. If you have a set of battery-powered miniature lights, put them through vegetation or baubles.
Another good quick solution is to “borrow” a small wreath from elsewhere in the house, or even the front door-preferably pre-decorated or pre-lighted! Place it in the center of the table, add a small fire board and a large thick candle or an arrangement. “If you don’t have candles, just stack some gadgets in the middle, or add a bowl of festive fruit and nuts,” Angela added.
Florist Judith Blacklock also has some fashionable ideas for quick decoration. This is our favorite:’Wrap a thick white candle with double-sided tape and press it on a cinnamon stick. You can wrap it with raffia to provide additional security. Place in a low bowl, surround with kumquats, and fill the gap between the kumquats and the edges with fir cones.
Connor likes the idea of ​​using “whispering elements” to keep kids busy at the table, such as a battery-powered train running on a circular track. Use this with one or two other items, such as a placemat that doubles as a picture book, or a party hat that can be colored, and you will let the kids play for hours.
Claire Wilks, senior buyer at Garden Trading, said that if this sounds a bit ambitious, you can base your design on glass filled with desserts, even small toys or packaged “lucky dip” gifts. Cans are designed to make your core product child-friendly.
Your Christmas centerpiece can be a thoughtful way to commemorate a loved one. You can engrave their name on a meaningful vase and decorate it with their favorite color. Or choose souvenirs as the basis for the centerpiece. “Start an idea with one item, whether it’s an old candlestick, some bright wine glasses, or an old-fashioned gravy boat,” said interior designer and influencer Louise Roe, who is designing Christmas decoration ideas for eBay.
Flowers are often forgotten at Christmas. “But a bunch of wild flowers in a vibrant vase will set off any dining table, adding life and nature to the space,” said Jon. He also likes to hang fresh ivy around large cylindrical candles, each candle is placed in a large hurricane lantern: “Simple but effective, it adds height, texture and solemnity to the table.”
Design expert and household goods retailer Birdie Fortescue likes small flowers for less formal events (such as family lunches): “Use vases of different heights and tones to create a quirky look and fill with the fewest stems. The larger central loose arrangement connects with the smaller vase.
For more delicate occasions, interior designer Sara Cosgrove minimized the flowers and added a series of glass candle holders of the same color to create a leaf base: “Many Christmas tree sellers are happy to provide you with tree cuttings, so be sure to Take advantage of this and pair the fresh leaves with cinnamon sticks, dried orange slices, and pink pepper.
Herbs are also added. Alison Howell, design and development manager of Burleigh pottery, likes to “weave vanilla sprigs so that even before the food is bought out, the table smells good”.
In addition, you can also find inspiration from sculptural garden plants such as hydrangea, camellia or sea holly. By picking, bunching and hanging in a warm place for about a week, the head can be blown dry easily. Angela said: “For simple, economical centerpieces, you can paint them in Christmas, copper, bronze, antique gold or frost colors.” The lamp blows.”
Angela said that flourishing plants are exciting Christmas centerpieces: “There are a few bowls of blooming bulbs in the center of the garden, and they will last until Christmas. These bulbs can easily blend into the fresh green plants at the table. .”
You can also add your indoor plants; you can use stunning cacti as the focal point to create a fashionable minimalist core.
The candlelight itself can be the centerpiece of Christmas, especially when you choose candlesticks of different heights or choose lanterns. Jon Sharpe, chief creative officer of LuxDeco, a home accessories retailer, said: “We like to interweave elegantly woven layered leaves with candles.” “We prefer to use the shapes and scents of pine, fir and eucalyptus. .”
Battery-powered candles or miniature lamps — try to weave a rope into clear glass baubles in a glass vase — are a wise choice, especially if you have children at the dining table. “But if you like real candles, please put them in a lantern. The sides of the lantern are either glass or filaments, so little fingers can’t reach them,” Angela said. “Never place lighted candles near curtains or on non-heat-resistant surfaces.”
When desktop space is limited, scale your central widget accordingly. Angela said: “You can always stick to Christmas-colored sprinkles or pine cones, such as copper, antique gold, or frost, or the gadgets scattered around the table.”
Or create this year’s main Christmas trend by using the space above the table, a hanging centerpiece. “Use a simple table clip to hang the spray-painted branches above the table,” Nadia said. 'Then you can enjoy the swinging holiday decorations, gadgets, battery-powered fairy lights and more. The suspended centerpiece allows space on the table, which means more room for meat pies and sizzles.
Remember the size. Interior designer Benji Lewis said that the huge, overly complex centerpiece is annoying; “After all, you need to be able to easily see and enjoy each other’s company.”