How to Decorate a Christmas Table With White and Silver

Decorate your Christmas table with a white and silver color scheme for an elegant, simple or natural look, depending on your style. Add a third color if you want just a touch of a bright color, such as red, green or bright blue. Christmas is a festive time of year when you can decorate your home with special colors, themes and items to help welcome friends and family into your home. Does this Spark an idea?

Instructions

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Cover the table with a tablecloth, runner or place mats in solid white, silver or a Christmas-themed pattern featuring the color combination, such as snowflakes. Layer the textiles if you like using a combination, such as adding a silver runner or place mats on top of a white tablecloth.

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Put together a festive silver and white centerpiece that complements your style. Silver trays, vases, bowls or tiered platters can hold white bulbs, pine cones, snowflake ornaments, candles, feathers or edible treats. Create your own decor if you prefer do-it-yourself projects, such as spray-painting pine cones or polystyrene foam balls white or silver, then rolling them in glue and silver glitter. Alternatively, draw swirly designs on clear glass bulbs with silver glitter pens.

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Set the table with plain white dishes or dishes with a silver rim. Silver goblets or glasses with a silver rim, silverware and silver napkin holders can dress up the plain white dishes while continuing the color scheme. Alternatively, tie a silver ribbon around a white linen napkin or a white ribbon around a silver linen napkin.

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Embellish your Christmas table with silver favor boxes, bags or frames designating where your guests should sit. Sprinkle silver star-shaped confetti or white silk rose petals around the table if you want something extra. Votive candles in clear or silver containers can help create an intimate mood during your holiday meal.

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Add white or silver chair covers or tulle bows to the chairs if you want to create a welcoming and sophisticated look. The bows can include white silk flowers or silver bells if you want something beyond the norm.