2 Beautifully Natural Tablescapes for Holiday Dining

The holidays are a time for gatherings with family and other loved ones. If you’re like our family, you have one set of everything for the dinner table, which sometimes forces you to get creative when decorating. By simply swapping out small details, such as flowers and accessories, you can achieve these pretty tablescapes that can transition from a Christmas gathering to one on New Year's Eve. Each setting features the same tableware, cutlery and table runner, though the two styles are very different. Whether you are going for rustic or contemporary this holiday season, find your inspiration below.

Rustic Modern Tablescape

This fresh take on a rustic tablescape is created through a color palette that marries shades of gray with crisp white, while drawing on wood and natural elements for rustic charm.

The main feature of this tablescape is the stunning centerpiece. Made from fresh flowers attached with twine to a branch, it can be easily re-created following the instructions below.

Chairs: Sigurd, Ikea (left), Hee by Hay (right); table: Cartel Living; pendant: Studio Snowpuppe


Simple white dishes and cutlery are given star treatment with a bit of creativity. Create this simple napkin ring by affixing a name tag with twine to a napkin folded in thirds around your cutlery.

Dinnerware: Xenos; name tags: It's about Romi


Potted anemone blooms sit prettily inside an oversize glass jar. The bark-covered pot offers just enough rustic charm, while the jar makes for a fuss-free and stunning addition to the table.

Wineglasses: Ikea; table runner: Tas-ka; gray platter: Serholt Sweden; paper snowflakes: Broste Copenhagen


How to Make a Floral and Branch Centerpiece

Materials:
Dried branch or large twigLeavesFlower stems TwineScissorsI used the branch of a grapevine plus Eucharis, Ornithogalum, Euphorbia and eucalyptus leaves.


1. Carefully tie a stem of leaves on the branch with twine. Make sure you have some excess twine so you can tuck it underneath the branch and use it to attach additional greens.


2. Continue attaching flowers, trying where possible to contour the branch with the stems and securing them with pieces of twine.


3. As you continue to add flowers and leaves to the branch, you can layer and tuck blooms between the crevices of the branch.


4. Once you have secured the desired number of flower and leaf stems, carefully place the lovely handmade centerpiece on the table for everyone to enjoy. You can also repurpose this after the meal to dress up a console or coffee table.

Tip: The centerpiece should last at least a few days, depending how fragile the blooms are. As the blooms start to wither, swap in fresh flowers.


A mix of white chairs surrounding an oak table gives the setting a Scandinavian feel and paper snowflakes celebrate the season.


Simple Pastel Tablescape

Take a break from the typical green and red color combo, and transition into a calm and soothing palette of pastel pink, soft gray and white. This setting features pretty pastel-hued blooms, shimmery candles and sweet details, bringing a fresh feel to a Christmas or New Year's Eve gathering.


Use an assorted collection of white chairs to brighten your holiday setting Scandinavian style.

Chairs: vintage (foreground); Ahrend (opposite)


A simple sprig of freesia placed on a white napkin makes an understated adornment for your holiday table.

Tea light candleholders: Broste Copenhagen


Tiny ceramic owls inside glass domes add whimsy to this contemporary tablescape.

Glass domes: &K Amsterdam


Create two simple floral bouquets with pink, peach and white roses; white ranunculus; and small pink arum lilies. Arrange your chosen blooms in a tight bunch, tie them together at the stems with twine and place the bouquets in short vases filled with water for a feminine and fresh look.

Vase: Serholt Sweden


Dinnerware: Xenos; wineglasses: Ikea; table runner: Tas-ka; tea light candleholders: Broste Copenhagen; pastel pink candleholders: Serholt Sweden; flowers: Ruud en Marcel Bloembinders, Delft; location: Nu Interieur | Ontwerp, Delft

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