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Welcome to the season of fa-la-la-la — where we always have a perfectly decorated dining room and not a secret closet full of mismatched napkin rings, half-burned candles, and the glitter your children spilled in 2017. :)(Smile)
Fear not. Below are 10 festive, fabulous, and slightly ridiculous Christmas dining room décor ideas that will make your guests whisper:
“Wow… this is stunning. But why does that poinsettia look like it’s judging me?” LOL
✨ 1. Candles (bought mine here) Everywhere (AKA: The Romantic Fire Hazard Zone)
Nothing says “Christmas elegance” like candles… lots of them… possibly too many.
Place them:- Across the table order here
- On the buffet order here
- In that corner you never know what to do with grab your candle here
- Near the window so your neighbors think you’re fancier than you are
HINT: Go for mixed heights, like this here to create something decorators call “dimension” and normal people call “Please don’t burn the table runner.”
🌿 2. Garland That Looks Like It Crawled Out of a Hallmark Movie
Your dining room must be wrapped in so much garland that guests question whether they walked into a forest.
Drape it:
- Around the chandelier (Get them here)
- Across the table here
- Down the chairs
- Over the dog (again, temporarily… maybe)
Bonus points if you choose garland pre-lit with soft Christmas lights (Amazon has them at a discount here) so warm they feel like emotional support.
🌺 3. Poinsettias: The Drama Queens of Christmas Décor
Poinsettias sit in the corner looking flawless and festive while refusing to tolerate cold weather, bright sun, or any form of criticism.
Put two large ones by the dining room entrance so guests know you’re serious about holiday vibes.
Put one on the table to act as the Beyoncé of the centerpiece arrangement.
Your guests will ask,
“Is it real?”
You’ll say,
“…I hope so.”
🧣 4. A Table Runner Buy Here That Steals the Show
Your table runner (You can find one here if you don't have one) should scream:
Choose:
- Velvet for drama
- Plaid for nostalgia
- Gold sequins for ‘my electricity bill is already high so what's a little more?’
HINT: Make it long enough to cascade off the ends like a fabric waterfall of pure Christmas energy.
💡 5. Soft Christmas Lights for Instant Holiday Magic
Turn off your overhead light — that thing is the daylight version of a jump scare — and instead use:- Micro fairy lights
- Warm LEDs
- Soft twinkle strands woven through the garland
Your dinner will instantly look like a scene from a holiday rom-com where everyone wears cozy sweaters and no one spills gravy.
🎄🍽️ 6. Chair Decor — Because Even the Furniture Deserves a Glow-Up
Tie ribbons around chair backs like you're wrapping a present your in-laws will silently judge.
Add:
- Mini wreaths
- Jingle bells
- Ornament clusters
If the chair jingles when guests sit down, you’ve done it right.
🥂 7. Glassware That Looks Like It Went to Private School
Upgrade your drinkware for something sparkly, golden, or at least not chipped.
Your glasses should say:
“I cost $4 but you will think they were imported.”
🎁 8. Mini Gift Boxes as Table Decor
Wrap tiny boxes and place them on plates or down the centre.
Guests will think:
“Ooh, gifts!”
You will know:
“It’s an empty box because I spent my entire budget on garland.”
🧊 9. A Festive Beverage Station
Set up a cute drink area with:
- Hot cocoa
- Mulled wine
- Fancy water you pretend tastes different
HINT: Add Christmas lights so soft they whisper holiday affirmations.
🎉 10. Personal Touches That Say ‘Yes, I’m That Extra’
Finish with:
- Custom name cards
- Cinnamon sticks as décor
- Napkin folds so beautiful they’ll make guests hesitant to touch them
If your dining room doesn’t look like it was decorated by a caffeinated elf, you’re not done.