Holiday Tablescaping Tips for Tables, Mantles, and More

Bring a little holiday cheer with your Christmas décor for tables, mantles, and more. To best accessorize these areas, utilize a popular interior design technique known as tablescaping.  Through helpful, holiday decorating tips and complementary photographs, today take a look at how you can spice up your seasonal style by simply focusing on the details.

Think in threes:

“Use groupings of three,” Henderson interior decorator Christine Ringenbach said.

As the first goal of tablescaping, group objects together in threes. You might have three candles together on a tabletop, or even three completely unrelated objects in one area, like one sculpture, one plant, and one decorative sphere. The presence of three objects together will draw the eye with its characteristic balance.

Group decorative pieces together to create a soft, eye-catching arrangement.

Vary the height:

“Again think in threes with three different heights,” Ringenbach said to homeowners.

Pair objects of varied heights together. But what if the objects you want to use all are the same size? No problem. Simply set an object on top of another decorative piece, like a decorative box or a small stack of books. With this trick, you’ll be able to use your favorite pieces and also achieve height variance.

Use decorative pieces of varied heights, such as the pillar candles and floral arrangements in this design demonstration.

Contrast the shapes:

“Use a variety of shapes,” Ringenbach said, “like a circular plate with a pair of tall, linear candle sticks.”

This tip brings continuity to any area. The contrast will create a pleasing affect, whether you’re decorating a dining table or you’re crafting a mantelpiece display. Remember you can also include unexpected shapes, such a pair of lovebirds, to anchor the area. Just don’t use too many unexpected shapes in one area, or it may become cluttered.

Deliver a design balance with a variety of shapes, including one characteristic piece (like these lovebirds) for an arrangement.

Include soft lighting

“Especially for the holidays, incorporate lighting in the form of candles or soft twinkle lights,” Ringenbach said.

Opt for soft, natural light to deliver a sense of warmth, hearth, and home. Include pillar candles, votives, and twinkle lights in your décor. Then feel free to illuminate the room with the glow from your candles and twinkle lights. For added ambiance, use your fireplace to give a real sense of warmth as everyone gathers together.

Incorporate soft lighting through candles, fireplaces, and twinkle lights to bring warmth to each room.

This season, decorate for the holidays to bring hope, happiness, and good cheer to your home. Contact Christine Ringenbach for assistance in your holiday home décor or to add certain pieces to your interior design. Whether you’re entertaining guests or simply enjoying the atmosphere yourself, you’ll love a decorated home this Christmas season.

Author: Allyson Siwajian