Looking for ideas for decorating your dining room for Christmas? Tour this elegant traditional dining room, where gold accents add just the right sparkle to a serene neutral space. Vintage bottle brush trees and pops of aqua create stunning Christmas table decorations.
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I wasn’t going to buy another Christmas tree. But like Midas, I was seduced by gold.
Namely this stunning white gold Christmas tree. Once I spied it, I couldn’t get it out of my mind. Good thing I had just the spot for it in our formal dining room.
I’ve used gold in this space before for Christmas. More than once, in fact.
But this year’s dining room decor, which could almost be called neutral, except for the pops of aqua and evergreen, might be my favorite.
I’m excited to share my dining room and Christmas table decorations with you as part of the Christmas Ideas Tour, hosted by Postcards from the Ridge.
Each day, we’re focusing on a different topic: mantels, Christmas tablescapes, craft projects, Christmas trees and recipes. That’s a lot of holiday inspiration! Settle in with a big cup of coffee and enjoy all the eye candy. You can visit all the participating bloggers at the end of this post.
Today is all about Christmas table decorations.
For my holiday table, I pulled out my wedding china and crystal, as well as some vintage glassware, table runner, and fun placemats and chargers.
I sorted through my bottlebrush tree collection to find ones to fit the color scheme. That stunning aqua tree with the glass ornaments is a new addition to the collection this year.
The color scheme of the room dictated the color scheme for these Christmas table decorations.
The neutral wall color has a golden cast, and the rug features a traditional pattern in aqua.
I added some pretty, glittery Christmas putz houses and glass dome Christmas ornaments at each place setting.
I’m hosting our extended family’s Christmas feast this year, and I’m going to have to make it clear that those part of my collection and not party favors!
My favorite part of Christmas decorating is layering on all the little details, even if it is time consuming. I think chairbacks and lampshades look naked without wreaths hanging from them!
I love to mix things up every Christmas to create new looks with my existing decor items. But these gold placecards from last year’s Christmas dinner table were too perfect not to reuse. (I’ll be sharing the tutorial and free printables for these soon.)
I’m usually not one for neutral color schemes, but I’m loving how calm and serene the dining room looks decorated in gold, creams and beige. I’ve been contemplating some colorful changes for this space in the new year, but I’m now appreciating its beauty in a new light.
It must be that Midas glow!
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Now it’s time to see the other Christmas table decorations and other Christmas ideas from these talented home bloggers. Here’s the tour lineup for the week. Be sure to visit everyone for wonderful Christmas ideas for the whole house. The links for each topic are below the images.
Now it’s time to see all the Christmas ideas from these talented home bloggers. Here’s the tour lineup for the week. Be sure to visit everyone for wonderful Christmas ideas for the whole house. The links for each topic are below the images.
Monday – Christmas Mantel Ideas
Tuesday – Christmas Tablescape Ideas
Wednesday – Christmas DIY/Craft Project Ideas
Thursday – Christmas Tree Ideas
Friday – Christmas Recipes
Kathy Owen
How lovely Amy. I like the houses and the Christmas ornaments at the place settings. Everything is so elegant.
lynn
Oh Amy, so much to love about your dining room and table. Your wall color is just the perfect backdrop for your gold themed room. And, I’m a sucker for those putz houses too. I really need to ‘invest’ in a lovely goldish tree as well…I have the perfect place for one.
Thanks for the inspiration.
So happy to join you on this fantastic blog tour!
Hugs, Lynn
Kristi Dominguez
Your wedding china is the stuff dreams are made of…it’s perfection! Loving all of your details, Amy…especially those fun bottle brush trees. They’re so perfect here.
Randi
Your table {and entire dining room} is so lovely! The pops of aqua are a really fun twist and I love the little houses!
Nancy @ Foodie Chicks Rule
I adore the colors you used Amy! And those gold placards are perfect. 🙂 xo
Maryann
I love the gold mixed with the blues… it looks like a winter wonderland…. so pretty!!!
Patti
Oh Amy, your table is both elegant and magical. In fact, when I looked at it I was reminded of the Christmas fairy tale the Snow Queen. Great color combination and creative use of mini trees and houses.
Laura @ Inspiration for Moms
I love all the gold with the pop of aqua, Amy! It’s the perfect Christmas tablescape. So pretty lady!
Susie | Chelsea Project
Beautiful collection of tableware and trees. Absolutely love the color combo. So festive and lovely. #luckyfamily Happy Holidays from Susie | The Chelsea Project
Leen Curinga
Amy, I love every single thing about this tablescape, about this entire room in fact! My absolute favorite is the little houses in cloches!
Vicki and Jenn 2 Bees in a Pod
Amy – you definitely made the right choice by not leaving this gorgeous tree behind! It looks like it was made just for your dining room. Your tablescape incorporates the subtle color and shimmering gold so well. Your family is lucky that you are their host this year! Wishing you a happy Christmas season.
Angie @ Postcards from the Ridge
Your table is so pretty, Amy! I love the neutral backdrop with the pops of blue and green. The trees and houses are such a great way to decorate the table. And the wreaths on the chairs are a nice touch too! Gorgeous, as usual!
Paula
What a beautiful table you set for Christmas! Aqua and gold make an elegant combination. I really like how you used greenery under your gold charger and your aqua dishes are so pretty. I also spied some needlework on your wall that I really like. I’m looking forward to seeing more of your Christmas decor this holiday season!