Christmas Table Setting Idea - With Red + Green Colors

Set the table this holiday season using our red + green Christmas table setting idea.

It’s festive, filled with a variety of Christmas trees, and it’s easy to put together.

Red + Green Christmas Table Setting

It’s one of my favorite times of the year! The last few Christmas seasons I’ve seemed to struggle to get into the mood- the spirit of Christmas

. I’m sure it has a lot to do with my parents and Grandma no longer being here, especially my Grandma. She was the definition of Christmas, and this is where I picked up its spirit.

Giving to others, thoroughly enjoying the season, and of course, the food.

My grandma had special holiday dinnerware, and I’ve included it in my Winter Wonderland Tablescape idea.

I’ve also felt stuck, with no direction on how to decorate this year. One of the ways I look for creativity is by exploring my favorite home stores.

Sometimes it just takes a cloth napkin, a plate, a super cool spoon, or some other decor item I see to give me the spark I need.

While out browsing, I came across these plaid Christmas tree plates and the ceramic Christmas tree design plates. Once I saw those, an idea started to form for a Christmas Tree theme.

When I started out doing table settings, I had interesting ideas on how to set a table.

When I look at those photos now, I cringe and say, “What was I thinking?” LOL

I still feel like my designs have a ways to go, but I enjoy stretching myself and thinking outside the box.

You can see some of my older tablescapes here: THANKSGIVING TABLE DECOR IDEA, EASY EASTER TABLE DECOR IDEA, WINTER WONDERLAND PARTY DECOR IDEAS

Here’s how I set up this red + green Christmas table setting:

First, I started with the centerpiece. I’ve talked about this before, but you don’t always have to start out in the middle of the table.

Since I knew I was using fresh greenery as a garland, I started in the middle.

After picking up a roll of greenery from my local market, Horrock’s, I came home and measured a piece the length of my dining room table.

After I laid the garland across the table, I added Green Ombre Bottle Brush Trees in a variety of sizes.

I also added taper candlesticks and cream candlesticks.

Setting the table

If I am hosting a big dinner party, I usually go for a simple design, and honestly, use paper products. That’s one thing I love about Chinet products– they look real, but can be tossed in the trash once you’re finished.

When we are entertaining for smaller parties, or when I want to avoid the hassle of all the dishes, I like to add layers of plates.

Here’s how I set the table in this order:

Start with a round red placemat.
Next, add a white charger, followed by a Christmas cloth napkin. Since I am working with a Christmas Tree theme, I use napkins to complement this theme.
I add my ceramic Christmas tree plate next, followed by the plaid Christmas tree appetizer plate.
Add your glassware.
Finally, add your silverware: forks on the left, knives and spoons on the right.
I went back and added a few Christmas tree candles throughout the table.

Derrick wasn’t a fan of the plaid Christmas tree appetizer plate on top of the other plates.

So, if you’re not a fan of that look, you can always leave them off. I love the layered look, so they work just fine for me.

For an added Christmas touch, I cut a piece of green velvet ribbon and placed one horizontally on each chair.

Pro-tip: When you’re working on a holiday tablescape and using a theme, start prepping for it ahead of time.

I may collect items for a particular table setting a few months prior to actually using them.

When I’m out and I see a little item or appetizer plates that will go perfectly with my idea, I grab them.

Sometimes I have no idea how I will use a particular item in a tablescape, but it is better to have it, just in case.

Another tip I have for entertaining is to use your grocery stores as a resource.

During the holidays, grocery stores will have an abundance of dessert options.

If you don’t have time to make a Chocolate Pie With Toasted Meringue, including no-bake dessert ideas, you can always find some good desserts at your grocery store.