Are you preparing to host a holiday meal at home?
If so, now is the perfect time to plan a country farmhouse-inspired table setting that will set a cozy, welcoming tone for your gathering. From charming linens and rustic plates to warm mugs and festive table accessories, the right table decor can bring the warmth of a farmhouse Christmas to your home!
In this blog, we’ll guide you through selecting everything you need to create that classic holiday feel. Whether you’re aiming for a simple, rustic look or a more elegant, layered setting, we’ve got tips and ideas to help you pull it all together. Get ready to transform your holiday table into a beautiful, country-inspired display that will leave a lasting impression on your guests.
Rustic Table Decor Element #1: Holiday Dinner Table Linens
Choosing how fully you want to cover your table forms the base for your Christmas table design. Some people prefer to cover the entire table with a tablecloth and layering with placemats. Others prefer to showcase a beautiful table surface and simply use festive placemats as the accent. Choose a coordinating table runner to give your holiday table truly special.
Once you’ve decided on the base of your table design, next consider the colors and styles of table linens you’ll need. Traditional holiday colors are typically red, green, gold, white, and even blue—but within that group there are so many variations—from jewel tones to a more muted palette. Consider your existing home decor and find what fits your taste best.
To get you started, here are a few of our favorite table linen collections:
- Holly Jolly Kitchen & Dining Collection: This collection has a vibrant check pattern in Christmas red and candlelight white. Made from 100% cotton, it includes placemats, napkins, napkin rings and table runners. The items are designed for durability and easy care and are perfect for holiday gatherings and casual celebrations with family and friends.
- Holiday Fairisle Kitchen & Dining Collection: This set features a lively pattern in Christmas red and candlelight white. Featuring high-quality cotton fabrics and dolomite dinnerware, this collection is designed for both everyday use and special occasions. The collection will add a touch of holiday cheer to your holiday table, three meals a day!
- Yuletide Kitchen & Dining Collection: Who doesn’t love a festive buffalo plaid? This collection not only has a holiday feel but also a rustic feel. So, it truly embodies the spirit of the classic country farmhouse holiday style. This collection has table runners, napkins and placemats that are sure to be the perfect accent to your holiday table setting.
Also, no one says everything needs to be from the same collection. So, mix and match from the collections you love to create the perfect Christmas table decor of your dreams!
Rustic Table Decor Element #2: The Perfect Holiday Dinnerware
Next, you’ll want to pick out your dinnerware by considering what you typically serve. Are you just looking for dinner plates, or will you need salad plates and bowls as well? Make sure you have your table linens close by so you can also match the colors and patterns more easily. Also, think about if you’d like a more monochrome look or if you’d prefer to use accent colors.
Here are a few dinner plate sets that would be perfect for a holiday dinner table:
- Antler Ceramic Dinner Plates: These stunning dinner plates feature a beautiful raised design. Their rustic style works for everyday and also very well around the holidays. The delicate antler and branch designs are a neutral color so they’ll work well with almost any table linens. This collection also has matching salad plates, cereal bowls, mugs and even accessories like a pitcher and salt and pepper shakers. These items are sold in separate sets so you can get a perfectly matched look.
- Sportsman Plaid Dinner Plates: These bold plates make a colorful holiday statement. The classic plaid is a well-loved holiday pattern. The plates are also microwave and dishwasher-safe for your convenience however hand washing is recommended to preserve color. They’ll make a great addition to any holiday table. This collection has salad plates, cereal bowls and mugs available for purchase as well.
- Peyton Dinner Plates: This set of four plates are a shade of solid white, making them very versatile. They feature a bead border of raised and inset dots around the edge, creating a very simple and elegant look. They’ll make a great addition to a holiday table that truly wants to embrace the country farmhouse feel. These plates are neutral enough that they can even be used after the holidays! The collection also includes bowls, salad plates and mugs that can be purchased in separate sets.
Also, don’t forget your silverware! Make sure before your holiday meal that you count the number of guests so you know how many plates you need as well as silverware since you don’t want to run out!
Rustic Table Decor Element #3: Festive Mugs for Warm Drinks
Who doesn’t love the festive taste of wassail, hot chocolate or a minty tea as part of a holiday feast? Make sure you’re prepared with mugs to hold all of the warm festive drinks of the season. Here are a few of our favorites:
- Holiday Fairisle Mugs: This charming set of four mugs is perfect for enjoying your favorite warm drinks either during or after the big feast. Each mug is just the right size, and the Fairisle pattern is a classic! It brings a nostalgic touch of winter warmth to your table, adding a bit of cheer to every sip.
- Vintage Hometown Mugs: These mugs showcase four quaint buildings reminiscent of a cozy, old-time farming town at Christmas. Each mug tells its own little story, evoking memories of simpler times. They’re not just for hot drinks—they can also double as charming cups for serving salad or dessert during the holiday season.
Remember to have enough mugs on hand for all your guests, especially if you plan on serving multiple rounds of warm drinks throughout the evening! You’ll want everyone to be able to relax with their favorite beverage, adding that extra touch of coziness to your gathering.
Rustic Table Decor Element #4: Festive Table Accessories
Don’t forget about the festive table accessories. This can be anything: a pitcher, a platter, salt and pepper shakers, and more. Here are a few of our holiday table favorites:
- Deer Salt & Pepper Shakers: Bring a cozy woodland feel to your table with this adorable salt and pepper shaker set. The base is shaped like a reindeer wearing a plaid scarf and has solid cast iron antlers and holders for the white stoneware salt and pepper shakers. This adorable set will be an interesting addition to your holiday table!
- All is Calm Oval Platter: This elegant platter captures a peaceful winter scene featuring a quaint church and bright cardinals amidst a snowy forest. Perfect for serving your holiday feast! This lovely piece creates a warm, inviting atmosphere that will carry through all winter long.
The final touch to creating a holiday mood is adding candle holders and candles to your table. Some of our favorites are battery-operated candles. You can set them on a timer, and if they get knocked over, they will not burn your table. This creates a beautiful, classic ambiance that is also kid-safe!
So, there you have it—everything you need to create the perfect country farmhouse-inspired holiday dinner setting.
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