The Art of Christmas Table Styling: How to Create a Festive Tablescape That Glows

There’s something undeniably magical about a Christmas table. It sets the tone for the day. The warmth, the traditions, the beauty, and the feeling that this meal is more special than any other of the year. At Voi Collective, we believe a Christmas table should be abundant, layered, and full of little details that spark joy the moment guests sit down.

Here’s how to create a festive tablescape that feels rich, thoughtful and memorably yours.

Step 1: Start With a Festive Tablecloth

Every beautiful table begins with a base and at Christmas, that means leaning into colour and texture. A festive tablecloth instantly transforms your dining space, softening the room and giving everything that warm, elevated backdrop.

From rich winter hues to soft neutrals, your tablecloth sets the palette for everything that follows. At Voi, we love using our beautifully draped, liquid proof tablecloths for Christmas because they bring both elegance and practicality (essential when wine, gravy and excitement start flying).

Step 2: Build Your Layers

Once your base is down, it’s time to layer.

At Christmas, we believe more is more - this is the moment to go all out.

• Placemats + Charger Plates

This season is all about depth and dimension. Placemats add texture, while charger plates frame each setting, giving the table a sense of occasion. Together, they create a grounded, abundant look.

• Plates + Napkins

Next comes your dinnerware. Stack your plates for height and interest, and finish with a beautifully folded or knotted napkin. This is a great place to add a small detail: a bell, a piece of ribbon, a sprig of greenery or even a handwritten place card.

Step 3: Add Your Decorations and Flowers (Always Last!)

Your table setting should be functional before it’s decorative, so once all the essentials are down, then you can play.

I’m a traditional girl at heart, so Christmas for me is always reds, greens and golds and filled with things that feel nostalgic.

• Garlands

A garland running through the centre of the table creates instant drama. You can keep it natural with evergreen branches or elevate it by weaving in ribbons, fruits, or subtle touches of sparkle.

• Fruit

Oranges studded with cloves, pomegranates split open, or bowls of winter citrus add colour and scent. It’s a small detail that feels luxurious and warm.

• Candlelight, Candlelight, Candlelight

No Christmas table is complete without candles and lots of them.
Mix tall candlesticks with shorter styles, and always vary the heights so the entire table glows with movement and warmth.

I’m especially obsessed with our tealight holders for Christmas. They light up the forgotten pockets of the table. The corners, the gaps, the little areas where tall candles are just too tall! They create that soft, twinkling magic everyone remembers.

Step 4: Flowers That Feel Joyful and Seasonal

For florals, traditional reds are simply unbeatable at Christmas. I love using:

• Anemones

• Hypericum or ilex berries

• Poinsettias (either miniature versions or cut stems)

• Red ranunculus or roses for richness

Scatter small bud vases along the table so guests can still see each other.
Or place one larger arrangement at the centre to keep things balanced and unfussy.

The Final Touch: Make It Feel Like You

A Christmas table doesn’t need to be perfect, it just needs to feel thoughtful. Mix your heirloom pieces with new additions, mix metals, layer textures, use colours that spark joy. Let your personality shine through.

Whether you love a traditional red Christmas or prefer minimalist winter tones, the real beauty lies in creating a space that feels warm, intentional and full of heart.

This is the table where memories are made so make it one worth lingering over.