Holiday Tablescapes
The holidays are a time for grand entertaining and welcoming guests old and new. Here are a few of my favorite tablescape designs, curated with a designer’s eye from around the internet.
![A beautiful holiday alfresco dining experience begins with wintry white tablecloths and napkins, light-colored furniture, and fresh greens surrounding white candles in this favorite influence of interior designer Kimball Starr.](https://kimballstarr.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Kimball-Starr-Interior-Design_Holiday-Tablescapes-Alfresco-Provence.jpg)
What could be as inspiring as alfresco dining in Provence? Dining outside in your own backyard, of course! Here the focus is on wintry white linens, light-colored furnishings, and fresh-cut greenery for an elegant, elevated experience.
![A beautiful country table setting with a red striped linen napkin, sprig of evergreen, and a large sleigh bell to hold the nametag, reading Lauren in script. The white plate is surrounded by gold tableware, gold candlestick holder, and silver and gold candles accented with more evergreen trimmings and red berries, out of focus in the background.](https://kimballstarr.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Kimball-Starr-Interior-Design_Holiday-Tablescapes-Farmhouse-Detail-580x897.jpg)
White and red farmhouse linen napkins with sprigs of evergreens on pure white china, alongside silver and gold accents, make the perfect country table setting. A large sleigh bell holds your guest’s nametag, for traditional holiday cheer. The seating arrangement is a host superpower, so choose wisely!
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When I think of chilly, windy days outside and a warm, civilized holiday meal inside, possibly after a hunt, tartan springs immediately to mind.
![On a beautiful wool blanket of red, black, white and yellow tartan is placed a gold-edged white plate, with a red, black, white and yellow tartan pattern. On top of that is placed a wintry snow scene of a home surrounded by snow-covered trees. Either side of the plate are red-handled silverware. A clear glass waits to be filled, next to a gold candle, nearby evergreen trimmings and red baubles as a centerpiece, with a grey reindeer sleigh carrying more evergreens. A tartan napkin is held by a silver napkin holder off to the left, and the mirror image of the setting is across the table.](https://kimballstarr.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Kimball-Starr-Interior-Design_Holiday-Tablescapes-Reindeer-Sleigh-Tartan-580x870.jpg)
Maybe it’s the red, black, and white colors in that familiar pattern, or maybe the use of natural woolen materials as a backdrop for a hearty meal, but I just adore a tartan table setting, especially paired with winter-themed china and a reindeer sleigh of evergreen trimmings, lit by candlelight.
![A wooden table is covered with a blue, white and gold Hannukah table runner in the center, with a Menorah sitting in the center, and two dreidels nearby. Glasses of white wine are at each setting. A pair of blue plates sit atop one another over gold plates. Blue napkins with gold and white embroidery that match the tablerunner are weighted by gold napkin holders. Golden tableware sit at each place. A vase of fresh flowers sits at the end of the table, near a window.](https://kimballstarr.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Kimball-Starr-Interior-Design_Holiday-Tablescapes-Hanukkah-580x821.jpg)
For my Jewish friends, a Hannukah table setting in blue, white, and gold is a great way to honor and gather with loved ones during the holidays. Sharing a meal together is one of the oldest traditions around the world. I wish everyone peace and joy this holiday season.
If you want help designing a gorgeous tablescape for your holiday guests, it’s not too late! Contact Kimball Starr today