Copy These Christmas Table Setting + Decorating Ideas

Whether your Christmas celebrations revolve around a hearty brunch, a cocktail party with friends or a formal dinner with a guest-impressing centerpiece, we have you covered with pro pointers that'll make hosting the holidays a bit easier this year. Keep reading for our best ideas for decking your Christmas table in seasonal style.

Timeless black-and-white buffalo check linens lend this holiday table a woodsy vibe, while red accents, mini Christmas trees and a sprinkling of ornaments make it an instant classic.

There's no set rule that dictates what color to choose when setting a holiday table — so pick a shade that speaks to you. Pink your pick? Great! Carry the happy hue through on plates, napkins and table decorations, like vintage pink ornaments, mini porcelain trees and stacks of colorful macarons.

This mini candy cane easel is perfect for place cards, and, bonus: guests can take them home as an edible favor. To make them: Leave the cellophane wrappers on three candy canes, hold them upside down, and position the cane ends into a tripod shape that will sit level on the table. Secure with a few dots of hot glue; finish with a festive red ribbon bow, and place one next to each place setting.