By Juliette Olah, originally published on westfield.com.au
The halls are decked, the gifts lovingly wrapped (almost) and your Christmas menu is shaping up to be a culinary winner. There’s just one item lingering on your festive to-do list that needs sorting – the table. This four-legged friend is where the Christmas crowd will gather to enjoy a show-stopping feast, share stories and tease Dad in his star-spangled Christmas cracker hat. Suffice it to say, creating a festive mood is going to make or break your efforts.
You have a choice here. You could just pull out the dusty reindeer placemats (trimming off the frayed edges as you go), or opt to take your cues from our stylists and sprinkle some quality festive cheer all over your table and give it the Christmas love it deserves.
See ya Rudolph and co.
Golden age
Pictured above: Kmart Placemat, Cutlery, Plate and Napkin, Papaya Bauble and Vase, kikki.K Gold Ribbon.
Embrace warm metallic tones with luxurious gold cutlery and trims. Gold pops when paired with reds and berry hues, making for a classic yet opulent Christmas setting choice. Choose whimsical motifs like candy canes, Christmas crackers, bows or holly to create a playful, yet still adult, table.
Modern elegance
Pictured above: Kmart Placemat, Cutlery, Napkin and Bowl, Papaya Bauble.
Up the ante with slick, contemporary silver. For a more formal, polished result include a two-piece table setting complete with entree and dinner plates. Finish off with a metallic silver bauble or ornament placed on each guests plate and a decorative napkin holder – toast to the host!
Nordic Noel
Pictured above: Kmart Placemat, Cutlery, Star Ornament and Napkin, Papaya Bowl and Bauble, Country Road Tumbler.
Treat your place setting to a dose of homely Scandinavian charm with touches of rustic wood, pine cones or a small clipping from your tree (if it’s real), or a cutting from yours or the neighbours posy patch.
Think stark monochrome for your placemat choice, and don’t be afraid to introduce graphic prints like checks or stripes. Bon appétit.
