I’m so excited to share a huge 101 Christmas decorating ideas for tables, sideboards and mantles with you today. Because let’s face it, you have to think well beyond the Christmas tree when decorating your home for the silly season. You know that, I know that, and so we have to team with the theme and deck the entire house out.
Before we go any further I have to ask: have you entered this month’s giveaway here to win a $500 Christmas Cart voucher? If not, click over and give it a go now, and then come back and check out all of the delicious Christmas decorating ideas I have for you below. These festive finds are all from your (and my) fave retailers too. I’ve got goodies from Lorraine Lea, BIG W, Target, Kmart, Adairs, Provincial Home Living, Bed Bath N Table and more.
The even better part is that I’ve broken these table-friendly Christmas decorating ideas up into six themes. It’ll make it easier for you to pick the right decor to work with the vibe you’re rocking this year. Each theme mixes lots of different retailers together as well, because you know me; much like when furnishing your home, I always think the best looks come from an array of suppliers (not just one).
Let’s get into all the affordable Christmas decorating ideas for tables, sideboards and mantles below. And as always, I’d love to hear from you in the comments at the end of the post. In particular, I’d love to know what theme you’re rocking this year. I’m a Scandi vibe with a little luxe included. And that’s the other thing: you can blend themes as long as there’s cohesion there. PS the delicious Christmas photo above comes courtesy of my mates at Metricon.
Shop the Luxe Christmas Decorating Ideas
I thought it best I kick off the list of Christmas decorating ideas with the most luxurious look of all. Who doesn’t love a pop of gold against a crisp white backdrop? There’s loads of ideas in the mood board above; some for dining tables, some for consoles, and even things you can eat and drink from. I’ll share some style tips at the end of this list too because thinking outside the box can really pay off when it comes to Chrissy decorating.
1. Sparkle Christmas 4-Bowl Set
3. Christmas Star with 50 Micro Lights
4. Large Gold Christmas Nutcracker Statue
5. Glimmer Reindeer 3-Part Serving Bowl
8. Small Gold Glitter Tree Ornament
9. Brushed Gold 24-Piece Cutlery Set
10. Sparkle 2-Pack of Champagne Glasses
11. Christmas Eternal Snow Tabletop Tree
12. Champagne Cone LED Tree Lights
14. Wooden Scale Glitter Decoration
16. Glass Tealight Holder with Gold Stars
Christmas Decorating Tip for Dining Tables
A lot of stuff you’d traditionally put on a tree or somewhere else in the home can work wonders on a dining table. For example, all of the wreaths in this festive roundup could be taken off the front door and popped in the middle of your dining table instead (or you could buy two and keep one on the door!).
You could then pop a tall battery-operated LED Christmas tree in the middle of the wreath (there’s a gorgeous one above) to create a focal point in the centre of the table. Scattering Christmas crackers and baubles down the centre of your table is another really effective way to make it feel festive.
Shop the Traditional Christmas Decorating Ideas
The Christmas decorating theme I had in my home when I first moved out of Mum and Dad’s place all those years ago was a traditional one. My festive look has evolved over time, but I have to admit that I always find something quite emotive and reminiscent about the classic red-green-white colour palette. It’s also the palette I grew up with, and it really does scream ‘Christmas’. It brings back loads of good memories for me. And hopefully for you too!
18. Santa Wine Glass
20. Christmas Nutcracker Ornament
21. Set of 3 Wooden Nutcracker Set
22. Premium Christmas Santa Stocking
23. Red Origami Paper Christmas Tree Decoration
25. Green Tree Bowls – Set of 4
27. Red Christmas Car Ornament
28. Pop-Up Christmas Trees with LED Lights
29. Red and White Polka Dot Wrapping Paper
30. Extra Large Traditional Santa Figurine
31. 3-Pack of Christmas Star Bowls
33. Red Sequin Stocking Decoration
34. Round Black, White & Red ‘Xmas’ Bauble
35. Merry & Bright Christmas Cushion
Christmas Decorating Tip for Sideboards
A buffet or sideboard that’s near your dining table should really display a consistent theme. But the beauty of the sideboard is that you can display larger, taller decorative moments that are just too intrusive on a dining table top. It’s always good to have one large moment in the middle of the buffet (the green LED trees above are a nice idea), and then stage one smaller moment on each side of the middle arrangement.
Just make sure you leave some vacant space on the top of the buffet to serve food from if you intend to use it in this way.
Shop the Scandi Christmas Decorating Ideas
Ah, my fave Christmas decorating theme of all is here: the Scandi theme. There’s something so charming about this look, don’t you think? I got on board with this one the last few years and am loving it. I like the inclusion of timber because it’s a traditional element you can add in over time. For example, we holidayed in Europe in 2019 and brought back some darling little timber ornaments from a shop in Prague. I love a tree with memories, don’t you?
36. 60cm Lambs Ear Christmas Wreath
37. Brown Paper Origami Christmas Decoration
39. Wooden Reindeer with LED Nose
40. Hessian with White Cuff Stocking
41. Timber Natural Snowflake Ornament
42. Brown & White Paper Polka Dot Wrapping Paper
43. Merry Christmas Glass Candle
44. Silent Night Christmas Decoration
45. Small Wooden Christmas Tree Ornament
46. White Star Christmas Wreath
47. Grey Woollen Dear Ornament
49. LED Glass Dome with Tree & Reindeer
50. Small Wooden Tabletop Christmas Tree
51. Wooden Festive House Scene Ornament
Christmas Decorating Tip for Neutral Palettes
I know this Scandi theme isn’t for everyone. A lot of people find that the neutrals don’t feel festive enough. I guess I can see where they’re coming from, but can I add that you can pop colour into this look to channel the Scandi vibe, but make it a tad brighter? Red would be a good addition to this scheme. In fact, I’ve styled a lovely Scandi Christmas theme with red in it here if you want to take a look. It’s the best of both worlds I reckon.
Shop the Blue & Silver Christmas Decorating Ideas
Lots of table-friendly finds in this one, but of course you can go well beyond that and onto mantles and sideboards too. Now this colour palette might remind you of the movie Frozen (is the song stuck in your head now?) but can I just say I was rocking it well before the film came out. I moved onto this theme after the traditional one and before my most-recent switch to Scandi, and I can attest to how glorious it can look across the home.
52. 25cm Jingle Bell Silver Wreath
53. Grey Felted Reindeer Ornament
54. Blue Personalised Stocking with Pom Poms
55. Silver Light-up Glitter Christmas Tree
56. Navy Blue Matt Glass Christmas Decoration
57. Round Aqua Christmas Bauble
58. Turquoise Origami Paper Decoration
59. Tin Silver Mini Christmas Tree
63. Silver Jingle Wrapping Paper
64. Blue Glass Hanging Hurricane Lantern
65. Aqua Jingle Bon Bon 6-Pack
67. Silver and White Snowflake Ornament
Christmas Decorating Tip for Console Tables
Never underestimate the power of a cluster of baubles. People get stuck in the idea that baubles are just for Christmas trees but they’re for so much more. On a console table for example, you could fill a glass dome with a collection of baubles and have it sit proudly to welcome guests in your entryway. A simple glass bowl/vase/vessel would work just as well. I like to think this gives visitors a hint of what’s to come in your home once they walk through and hit your living room where the tree it.
Shop the Feminine Christmas Decorating Ideas
If you love these feminine Christmas decorating ideas for tables, sideboards and more, they’re just a click away from snapping them all up. This is a glorious look full of charm and whimsy. I’ve called it feminine but honestly let’s not get caught up on labels. I reckon any and all genders can and should rock this one. It feels elegant and playful at the same time, so dive right in and make the most of it.
70. Wooden Merry Christmas Sign
71. Christmas Blush Bauble Wreath
72. Prosecco Fix Bauble Candle
73. Prosecco Fix Candle in Glass Jar
74. Jewelled Hedgehog Ornament
75. LED Christmas Tree with Glitter Beads
76. Blush Sequin Star Ornament
78. Wooden Santa in Buggy Advent Calendar
79. Gold & Blush Christmas Bob Bons Pack
80. Pink Jingle Wrapping Paper
81. Blush Bird in Cage Ornament
82. Pink Sparkle Bristle Tree with Lights
84. Metal Santa in Sleigh with Tree Decoration
85. Glass Ombre Tealight Holder
Christmas Decorating Tip for Coffee Tables
I don’t suggest you move every single thing off your coffee table and make it a festive moment (well, you can, but I know some people find that a bit much). What you can do instead is keep all your existing pieces on except one, like an ornament on top of a stack of books.
If you just replace that one ornament with a festive decoration it can be enough to make the setting feel festively connected to your tree. You could also wrap a stack of coffee table books in ribbon. Just saying 😉
Shop the Australiana Christmas Decorating Ideas
There are so many gorgeous goodies in this mood board and they feel so rustic yet refined. I love that this aesthetic is gaining momentum locally. I put it down to the recent (and very popular) Australiana interior design trend. It’s a glorious look, and the Christmas version of it is just as divine. If you have a rustic or Scandi vibe at your place at the moment, you’d only need a few of the products above to make it an Aussie Chrissy theme.
87. Tinsel Tree Hook
88. Kangaroo and Koala Plush Toys
90. Koala Festive Paper Napkins
91. Flowering Gum Cup and Saucer Set
92. Avocado with Hat Decoration
93. Alpine Wooden Tree Ornament
94. Silver and White Jingle Paper Placemat
95. Green Origami Paper Christmas Tree
96. White Christmas Hanging Bells
97. White Metal Tabletop Christmas Lantern
99. Natural Hanging Pine Cone Trio
100. Wooden Christmas LED Advent Calendar
101. Christmas Tea Towel
Christmas Decorating Tip to Save Money
Christmas is expensive, I get it. That’s why I don’t recommend you run out and buy an entire dinner set of Christmas themed plates, cups, tablecloths, runners, glassware (the list goes on!). Honestly, use your existing dinnerware but elevate it in a small way. For example, with place settings at the dinner table, you could wrap your existing cutlery with twine or ribbon, and adorn it with a mini bauble. It’s cheap but it’s effective!
Over to you, Gang!
I hope you found these Christmas decorating ideas for tables, consoles and mantles helpful. Now it’s over to you. I’d love to know what theme above is your fave, and which one you’re rocking at your place this year. Also, feel free to share any nifty Christmas decorating hacks you do at home to make the scenes in your space feel festively elevated.
This post includes images and/or videos of Metricon display homes and events, reproduced with permission. © Metricon Homes Pty Ltd 2020.
One Response
Love your ideas for Christmas decorating Chris. I find it hard to nail it down to one style. Whatever the style it’s joyful and I look forward every year to transforming our home into the spirit of Christmas.