Tablescaping elevates table-setting to an art form. A huge trend for 2022, it’s a festive season must-do for Instragrammers and stretches way beyond a candelabra and a few Christmas crackers. Here, Good Homes highlights five fresh ideas for Christmas tablescapes, from nature-inspired settings to decadent dining tables to wow your guests this festive season…

1. Scandi Luxe

The Scandi Luxe Christmas tablescape is a mix of elegant ribbed glassware, gold cutlery and matt-black crockery. Here black decorations take centre stage teamed with white and gold accessories to soften the look. Don’t miss adding some chic twisted white candles.

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 2. Woodland Jewel

Woodland Jewel is essentially about bringing the outdoors in, with an elegant, grown-up edge. Think the darkest of evergreen hues and foraged finds. Tick off more 2022 trends for your Christmas tablescape in the form of tortoise shell accessories, cute mini toadstools and pop up paper Christmas trees.

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3. Winter Berry

For Winter Berry the GH style team has brought in rich warming shades of deep plum and dark aubergine for a sumptuous and decadent feel. Go foraging and dot your tablescape with the likes of eucalyptus, firs and pine cones and mix with Next’s sprigs of artificial berries. This green semi-matte stoneware dinner set will add an earthy touch to your tablescape.

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4. Arctic Shimmer

Arctic Shimmer is all about subtle sparkle on tableware, chic glasses and cutlery. Team it with classic white china plates and bowls. Continue the serene and snowy feel by covering chairs with the softest velvet cushions and a faux sheepskin throw draped over the backs of the chairs, for the ultimate cosiness. Adding lots of trimmings including feathers and pom-poms to the tablescape will bring a fun, tactile touch. For tablecloths think crisp grey linen with a smattering of fairy lights.

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5. Dopmaine décor

What exactly is dopamine decor? It’s the antidote to all the neutrals and brings a strong dose of joy-filled colour to your decorating. Dopamine decor tablescapes are the perfect place to start, think neon candles, bright mix and match baubles, vibrant linens and the odd discoball (which Etsy have reported as having an 346% increase in searches for ‘disco ball decor’.)

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