When decorating for Christmas, many people opt for traditional red and green decor, however why not decorate for Christmas using the color purple to be a bit different, unexpected, and modern?
One of the places where people like to decorate for Christmas is the dining table, so a purple Christmas tablescape is an interesting twist on a traditional Christmas tablescape.
Here are a few tips and tricks for how to design a purple Christmas tablescape in your home.
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Your centerpiece is the focal point of your purple Christmas tablescape, so select it with care.
You can use purple flowers, Christmas ornaments, natural elements, fruit, candles, or whatever you want to add.
Make sure to use a mix of textures and heights to add dimension.
Spray painting small branches gold or glittering pinecones is a popular tablescape design choice.
When using candles in a tablescape, make sure that they are unscented so that the fragrance does not interfere with the food aroma. Also, use candlesticks of varying heights for a more interesting effect. Instead of candles, you might choose to use battery powered string lights. If you go this route, make sure to view the lights during the time of day when you will be having dinner both with the overhead lights on and off to ensure that the string lights create the ambience that you desire.
For a special touch, add antique or vintage items, such as antique candlesticks, vintage Christmas ornaments, or vintage picture frames with photos of family.
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Select dinnerware that complements your purple color scheme.
You can use your classic white china with a gold or silver edge to let your purple decor take center stage.
Consider adding a patterned or metallic charger for an added layer of visual interest. Bamboo, rattan, and wicker chargers are a favorite for adding texture to the dinner table.
For a designer look, give everyone the exact same place setting, however mix and match different dinnerware sets to be unique and one-of-a-kind. For example, your dinner plate can be white with a metallic border, your salad plate can be purple, and your smaller accent plate can be a unique Christmas plate that has a bit of purple in it.
How to Design a Purple Christmas TablescapeGlassware and Utensils
Don't forget to incorporate your color scheme into your glassware and utensils.
Consider purchasing a few pieces of purple-tinted glassware for extra purple sparkle.
Your utensils will most likely not be purple, but they should complement the other metallic elements in your design.
You probably do not want to incorporate more than 2 different metal colors in your Christmas tablescape so the color scheme feels cohesive, so make sure to incorporate the color of your utensils into your Christmas tablescape design.
How to Design a Purple Christmas TablescapeFinishing Touches
For a little extra formality during the Christmas holidays, consider using cloth napkins that are either purple or one of the neutral or metallic colors of your color scheme. Also give extra thought to whether you want to use napkin rings, which offer another opportunity to add more purple to your Christmas tablescape.
Another way to add a finishing touch to your tablescape is by using personalized place cards, which add a thoughtful touch.