Is this the year to revamp your seasonal table setting? Perhaps you’re hosting for the first time, or it’s just time to invest in a few new items. If you’re put a lot of time and effort into cooking the meal, it deserves to be showcased with the perfect place setting. Here are a few ideas.
1. Pure linen Christmas napkins, Helen Round
Perfect for your Christmas table setting, dress your table with these beautiful linen napkins featuring a hand printed design from the Christmas Collection inspired by twists of classical winter foliage. An eco-friendly alternative to single use paper, they cost £28 for a set of two from Helen Round.
2. Sea mist grey linen tablecloth, Chalk Pink
This lovely plain tablecloth (above and main image) is perfect for dressing up with the colourscheme of your choice – green, silver, red or blue. You can use it all year round, too. Made from durable pure linen made from 100% European flax, it measures 150cm by 250cm and costs £90 from Chalk Pink.
3. Nutcracker napkins, Catherine Jane Designs
Set of two organic cotton napkins with novelty nutcracker illustrations by Catherine Jane to add a splash of colour. Machine washable, and ideal for family festivities, they’re designed and made in Great Britain. £20 for a set of two, available from Catherine Jane Designs.
4. Comet gold charger plate, Rowen Homes
Glam up a plain table with this charger plate, designed to sit under your normal crockery and finished with a pebble effect textured design. Available in different styles, it costs £8 from Rowen Homes.
5. Blue winterland cotton tablecloth, Homescapes Online
This colourful blue Christmas tablecloth has a stylised tree design. Made from 100% cotton, it’s perfect for dressing up a table simply. Use with plain crockery and napkins for a more understated look. Available in different sizes, prices start at £9.99 from Homescapes Online.
6. Set of three silver reindeer napkin rings, Melody Maison
Perfect for adding a quick, budget-friendly festive touch to plain napkins, these decorative rings have a reindeer decoration. Also available in a gold finish, they were £7.95 now £6.95 for a set of three, available from Melody Maison.
7. Martini cocktail glasses, ProCook
If you can’t have a cheeky martini mid-afternoon at Christmas, when can you? Make the most of the occasion with these classic 280ml martini glasses, made from lead-free crystal glass. Dishwasher safe, they cost £16 for a set of two from ProCook.
8. Stoneware serving plate in red, H&M
This oval serving plate in stoneware has a raised lip and beaded rim. At a generous 30 cm by 40cm, it’s perfect for serving mince pies or slices of cake. £24.99, available from H&M.
9. Mini mugs, Gisela Graham
Perfect for serving espresso or a shot of mulled wine, these little stoneware mugs are available in a choice of designs including mistletoe, robin, pudding and more. Hand wash only. £7.99 each, available from Gisela Graham.
10. Spiral wine glasses, Cox & Cox
The swirl detailing on these wine glasses adds texture and character. Perfect to add a touch of elegance to an evening glass of wine, or to bring some sophistication to your dinner parties. Other items in the same design are available. Hand wash only. £40 for a set of four, available from Cox & Cox.
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