The festive season is here, and Christmas is around the corner! Celebrators are already spicing up the dining room with their favourite Christmas table decorations to get into the spirit of the snowy season. However, people are still determining where to buy the decorations they want for this year, so looking at reviews on Argos and other retailers has helped them find what they need. So if you need ideas for festive contemporary Christmas table decorations, here are some ideas to get you started on your journey.
Know your budget
Before your seasonal home decoration adventure, plan a budget for yourself. A budget will ensure you know how much you can spend this season and allow you to plan what you will buy for the Christmas table this year. If you are on a strict budget, you can DIY some decorations and get creative!
Colour theme
To keep your decorations contemporary this year, stick to a colour theme. For example, colours like white, gold, and silver, but this does not mean you don’t have to use classic red and green for your table decorations. You can still keep it contemporary if you include traditional Christmas colours. Furthermore, you can perfect your look by experimenting with different colours to find your favourite combination. It is best to choose between three and five colours that complement each other and stick to those colours throughout your decoration journey.
Best decorations for a contemporary look
Commonly used and eye-catching table decorations are candles, wine glasses, intricate napkins, and identical silverware. A modern combo is white candles and gold-encrusted wine glasses, but you can play with the colour scheme in any way you’d like. Furthermore, you can use plants, tinsel, or Christmas garlands as a centrepiece to add a festive touch to the dinner table. In addition, you can decorate the centrepiece with Christmas ornaments, lights, and anything else to fit your contemporary look.
Do It Yourself (DIY)
DIY table decorations are perfect if you are on a budget or want a festive activity to enjoy with the family. For example, you can decorate the dinner table with hand-made miniature snowflakes. If you plan on having DIY lanterns on the dinner table, you can place tea lights or candles in mason jars and decorate these in any way you choose to fit the theme of the dinner table. Remember, stick with your colour theme if you’re going for a contemporary look this year.
This DIY idea can get messy, but consider buying a can of spray paint to add a more creative touch to your decorations. If your wine glasses don’t fit your colour scheme, paint the stems and bottoms of the glasses with your colour choices. Gold and silver always add a nice touch. If you want to reuse these glasses for something else, use a water-soluble medium like acrylic or tempera paint.
Conclusion
A contemporary dining table is a great way to add a modern touch to your festivities, even if you’re on a budget or going the DIY route this year. In addition, adding your style to the decorations is a great way to get into the Christmas spirit. So remember to get creative with it and enjoy the wonders of the festive season.
