10 best Christmas table decorations: Everything you need for your festive feast, from napkins to glasses

Best: Overall

Rating: 10/10

Traditionally, Christmas table centrepieces are floral bouquets, but we think lighting is just as important when it comes to creating a cosy ambience. This multi tea light holder is a great way to create a magical setting and has space for holding nine candles as well as multiple decorative cups that you can choose to fill with more candles or leave empty. Made from metal, it’s coated with a bright gold metallic finish that reflects light beautifully and, while it is pretty big, it leaves more than enough space so you and your guests can still enjoy eating at the table.

Best: Festive napkins

Rating: 9/10

If you’re looking to create a traditional-looking table this Christmas, you can’t go wrong with this set of reusable napkins that come adorned with a classic holly and berry motif on a stone-coloured background. Far more elegant – and better for the environment – than the paper kind, they add a touch of colour to your setup, plus they’re just as practical as they are stylish. Made from 100 per cent cotton, they’re soft and can be easily folded or rolled to suit your aesthetic. We also loved that, once they’ve been used to mop up gravy spills, they can be chucked in the washing machine at 30C without any shrinking or discolouration.

Best: Serving platter

Rating: 9/10

From canapés to mince pies, or your favourite cheese and cracker combinations, who wouldn’t want to be served a festive banquet on a Christmas-tree-shaped board? Made from natural white marble, this platter looks and feels luxurious, so it’s sure to capture your guest’s attention. Plus, the heavy material helps keep food cool naturally, so you can enjoy the day without worrying about your bits going soggy while the heating is cranked up. We also loved that the trunk of the tree acts as a handle to carry the board, making it easy to take away from the table for top-ups.

Best: Placecard holders

Rating: 9/10

Looking for a way to make every guest feel welcome? We’ve found it. These real pinecone place settings are ideal for adding a personal touch to your festive table, and won’t look out of place with any decor style, be it traditional or quirky. Each one is covered in champagne-gold glitter, which has been applied by hand, adding an instant dose of sparkle. We also love that the set comes with 12 textured placecards for you to write on, meaning there’s plenty to use over the festive season.

Best: Napkin rings

Rating: 8/10

You’d be forgiven for thinking that napkin rings have little to add to your aesthetic, but these ones prove that they can be just the finishing touch that your well-dressed table needs. Made from luxuriously soft velvet, they come with additional cords at the back, which you can use to tie them around your napkin of choice.

We can’t get over how elegant these bows look and love that they come in a range of colours – forest green, snow white, ruby red, mustard and dusty pink – meaning there’s bound to be one to suit your festive theme. Even if you don’t choose to have napkins, these can make great decorations on your table – tie them around bottles of wine, on the backs of chairs or place them among a floral display.

Best: Dinner candles

Rating: 8/10

There’s no better way to add a feeling of warmth to your table than with a few strategically placed candles, and these ones have Christmas written all over them. Made in the traditionally festive hues of green and red, they’re a budget-friendly way to tie your entire tablescape together and, unlike some imposing centrepieces, won’t obstruct your guests’ view of the delicious food. We think they look best when placed in mismatched candlesticks of different heights, which adds a whole new level of drama to your table setting.

Best: Garland

Rating: 8/10

Centrepieces can be a great way to give your setup a focal point, but it’s important not to overwhelm the table with anything too large, as this could make your guests feel restricted while they’re tucking into dinner. The solution? Running a garland down the centre of your table, like this fancy gilded one. Made with a metal spine that branches off with golden leaves, it looks much more expensive than it is and can be moulded to shape around any other items you might have on the table. It’s 1.75m long, meaning it should fit nicely along most tables and can even be repurposed to hang across your mantelpiece.

Best: Tablecloth

Rating: 9/10

A tablecloth is the foundation for any stylish setup and a great way to make the most of your colour scheme. While some Christmas offerings are designed specifically for use on the big day, coming adorned with symbols of the holiday season, opting for a subtler choice means you can use it into the New Year and beyond, giving you more bang for your buck – and that’s exactly why we love this caramel-coloured option from La Redoute.

Great for adding a sense of warmth to your dining room, it bucks the trend for traditional Christmas hues but still feels festive owing to the different sized gold-toned stars that decorate it. Made from a durable cotton, it feels soft and can be cleaned easily – it’s machine washable at 40C – making light work of gravy and wine spills. It’s also available in four sizes, meaning there’s sure to be an option to fit your table, including a square shape for smaller dining areas.

Best: Wine glasses

Rating: 8/10

Typically, more thought goes into the type of wine you’re drinking than the vessel it’s served in, but, if it’s extra style points you’re after, glasses are a great way to add interest to a table. Designed in a traditional tulip shape that’s a joy to drink from, these are made from clear, sparkling glass and feature a thin golden rim that makes them truly worthy of whipping out for a special occasion. If cocktails are more your thing, fear not, because you can also grab them in traditional Martini glass form.

Best: Christmas crockery

Rating: 8/10

While it can be tempting to go all out, you don’t need to invest in an entirely new dinner set just for Christmas day. Instead, we recommend picking up some seasonal side plates to go alongside the ones you already own. Great for serving up everything from sweet to savoury snacks, this set of four features wintry scenes in bright and colourful colours that will add a playful touch to your table. They’re great-quality ceramic and will last you for many years, plus, despite being highly decorated, they’re safe to use in a microwave and dishwasher.