Christmas Table Linens

Christmas Table Runners and Tablecloths

When decking the halls, don't forget to deck the table for your holiday feast with Christmas table runners and tablecloths. Whether you're sharing the meal with a small group of close friends or a crowd of extended family, Christmas linens fill your dining room with festive flair. To get your table ready for company, start by covering the surface with a Christmas tablecloth. The classic simplicity of white linens means they can be used year round, while red and green holiday tablecloths lend the setup an extra dash of seasonal cheer. Either way, make sure to choose the right tablecloth size and shape; that means a round tablecloth for a circular table or an oversized linen for longer dining tables. Next, layer on a Christmas runner. If you've chosen a solid-colored tablecloth, look for a holiday table runner with a merry design, such as seasonal plaid, embroidered trees or printed snowflakes, to add visual interest. Conversely, patterned holiday tablecloths pair best with Christmas table runners featuring just one muted hue.

Styling Your Christmas Table Linens

Once you've selected your Christmas tablecloth and table runner, it's time to style your tablescape. Christmas entertaining is all about making guests feel special and comfortable, so take the time to remember the details that you might forgo during more casual meals. For a formal table, arrange your holiday plates on top of chargers and protect the tablecloth with Christmas placemats. Give each guest a full set of flatware so they have new utensils for each course, then set the forks, spoons and knives on top of a Christmas cloth napkin. Christmas napkin rings are also a great way to incorporate some sparkle at each place. When it comes to seasonal centerpiece ideas, draw inspiration from your dinnerware and table linens. If your plates feature snowflake designs, for example, create a miniature winter wonderland with polar bear and penguin figurines atop a white winter table runner. Or, complement a minimalist merlot red Christmas tablecloth with a clear glass vase full of evergreen boughs and winter blooms. Still searching for that last-minute present? Holiday table linens also make great holiday or housewarming gifts. Once the table is all set, look for other easy holiday decor updates you can make to get the rest of the house Christmas-ready. Looking for more holiday gift ideas? Explore our Christmas store to discover ornaments, Christmas stockings and other holiday goodies.