Inspired by Modern Christmas Place Settings
#1 Keep it Décor-Dreamy
An important first step for creating great modern Christmas place settings, or place settings for any occasion really, is to consider the other décor you already have in place. You want to keep it all matchy matchy, not clashy clashy. The décor on your modern Christmas place settings should at least mimic some of what you have around your home already. [gallery size="medium" ids="https://www.thechristmascart.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Pink-Christmas-Dreams-Table-Plate-Setting-Square.jpg|,https://www.thechristmascart.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Pink-Christmas-Dreams-Table-and-Tree-Decor-Square.jpg|,https://www.thechristmascart.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Pink-Christmas-Dreams-Table-Plate-Setting-with-Napkin-Square.jpg|"]#2 Create Your Canvas
Like any good artist, you need to start with the right canvas. Choose a base for your Christmas table that works with the Christmas theme you are creating. [gallery columns="4" size="medium" ids="https://www.thechristmascart.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Coastal-Chic-Christmas-Table-Setting-Decor-Square.jpg|,https://www.thechristmascart.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Coastal-Chic-Christmas-Table-Decor-Square.jpg|,https://www.thechristmascart.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Harlequin-Christmas-Holiday-Table-Gold-Snowflake-Bon-Bons-2-Square.jpg|,https://www.thechristmascart.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Harlequin-Christmas-Holiday-Table-Setting-square.jpg|"] For example, a Coastal Christmas theme might work wonderfully set atop a table covered with a white tablecloth, a hessian runner, or on a bare timber table. Traditional Christmas place settings might require a velvet or satin table underlay. Whatever the theme, be sure to consider your canvas first.#3 Create Modern Christmas Place Settings with a Showstopping Focal Piece
This is where the fun really begins! Modern Christmas place settings are never complete without their hero of the table – the centrepiece. But before you get too carried away, consider some styling factors first:- How long is your table?
- How many guests do you need to seat at, or feed at, the table?
- Do you need to leave more room than usual for larger items like serving platters, serving spoons, etc.?
#4 Create Individual Appeal
When you have the centre of your table looking fit, you can concentrate on the individual modern Christmas place settings. How do you want to welcome each of your guests to the table? Along with the plates and cutlery, consider some additional elements that will help to make your table look and feel uber-special. If you want to allocate places, use some personalisation. Otherwise, just leave names off the table for your guests to choose their own seat. [gallery columns="4" size="medium" ids="https://www.thechristmascart.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Coastal-Chic-Christmas-Table-Silver-Decadence-Bon-Bons-Square.jpg|,https://www.thechristmascart.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Pink-Christmas-Dreams-Table-Plate-Setting-Square.jpg|,https://www.thechristmascart.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Bush-Christmas-Table-Plate-Set-with-Bush-Christmas-Holly-and-Gold-Trim-Bon-Bons-with-Berry-and-Fir-and-Personalised-Red-Glass-Bauble-Square.jpg|,https://www.thechristmascart.com.au/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/3.-Falalala-Llama-Christmas-Fiesta-Table-Blue-Personalised-Shatterproof-Bauble-Cropped-Square.jpg|"] Some ideas you might like to consider to achieve impressive modern Christmas place settings include:- A personalised blackboard or name card with each of your guests’ names at each of their place settings
- A personalised Christmas bauble atop on a plate at their setting
- Personalised wooden etched name tags attached to the linen or on bonbonniere at each place setting