20 Gorgeous Holiday Table Settings

With Thanksgiving right around the corner Custom Design & Construction wants to share great holiday tips with you this week. Check out these 20 dazzling table settings and centerpieces for sparkling inspiration when hosting get-togethers for family and friends this holiday season.

Cottage Christmas

This three-tiered centerpiece combines silver ornament balls, sparkling starfish, strands of jewelry and holiday greenery while adding a creative and vintage touch to a cottage-style dining room. Design by Rate My Space user single_mom_on_a_budget.

Simply Elegant

RMS user Leanne Michael Interiors wanted to maintain the simplicity of this neutral dining room during the holiday season. Birch branches and bird nests were dusted with gold powder for a subtle Christmas glow. Gold candles and sparkling accessories deliver just the right amount of elegance.

Blue Christmas

Designer Katrina Giles used icy blue, silver and black as her holiday color scheme. The white and blue plates pop against the shimmery black placemats, and silver snowflake wrapping paper works as an easy table runner that's ideal for a quick clean up.

Au Naturel

Bring the outdoors in with a woodsy, nature-inspired centerpiece. RMS user JenniH used decorative vine and ornament balls along with feathers, garland and white birds for a stunning table display. The silver, white and gold color palette provides a pleasing color contrast.

Touch of Drama

Create a dramatic holiday centerpiece by combining bold red accessories. Bright red ornament balls, berry sprigs and glittery tinsel garland surround a plain white candle in a clear crystal globe to create an eye-catching centerpiece.

Winter Wonderland

White on white makes a simple yet striking table setting during the holidays. RMS user single_mom_on_a_budget stacked ceramic white plates and finished each setting with a wrapped gift box for a striking touch.

Bountiful Centerpiece

Melissa Michaels stylishly dressed up her kitchen table for the holidays. "Take an ordinary wreath and fill the center with fruit and vegetables such as apples, limes and artichokes, and weave some sparkly garland around the wreath for a unique centerpiece," she says.

Non-Traditional Colors

"Christmas doesn't always have to be green and red," designer Cindy Aplanalp says. "You can extend your fall decorations into the winter by using gold as a holiday color." Cindy's holiday table setting brings in hints of Christmas hues, but allows natural tones of golden yellow and brown to shine through.

Golden Touch

RMS user glam-tastic relied on gold as the primary color for this holiday tablescape. A decorated garland centerpiece and berry sprigs in the chandelier add traditional holiday flair to an elegant dining room.

Holiday Festivities

Burgundy-red and metallic silver were combined to create a festive holiday dining room. Silver-beaded candelabras and sparkling snowflakes jazz up a plain white tablecloth. Burgundy fabric and silver ribbon adorn the chairs for a simple holiday makeover.

Fanciful Feast

Nothing says elegance like gold tones. RMS user Knaugher paired gold and burgundy for an exquisite table display.

Silver and White

With a bold, eye-catching centerpiece, RMS user JenniH kept the table settings simple with stacked white plates on round silver platters. Small sterling silver vases hold individual Lily of the Valley flowers for each guest.

Jingle Bells

RMS user dianneh stacked several patterned plates for individualized holiday table settings. An oversized bell holds the personalized name cards for each guest.

Glamorous Dining

RMS user KeithC brought holiday flair to a plain white tablecloth. Red-wire decorative ribbon marks each individual place setting. A flat, rectangular mirror is topped with white berries and roses for a glamorous centerpiece.

Simple Settings

Designer Katrina Giles used robin's egg blue ornament balls as name card holders for each place setting. The name cards are made of black glitter yardstick and silver letter stickers and can be used from season to season.

Minimal Decor

RMS user happyeastcoasttransplant added red ribbon to each white chair and red-berry garland above the four mirrors. Until guests arrive, glass jars full of holiday candy serve as table toppers.

Winter Snow

RMS user AprilD26 used winter snow and ice as the inspiration for her holiday tablescape. Crystal glasses, a blue table runner and silver accents create a graceful and elegant dining experience

Black and White

RMS user mlwzinger opted for black and white decor instead of typical holiday colors. A splash of gold adds holiday shimmer to each place setting while the black and white theme matches the modernity of the space.

Sky-High Centerpiece

RMS user Tablescapes used stacked cake plates to put together a dazzling tabletop display. When decorating with traditional holiday hues, combine red ornament balls, berry sprigs, red beads and ribbon for an extravagant centerpiece.

Copper Tones

A copper-toned tablescape is kept simple with a short table runner, glittery copper stars and matching ornament balls. The adjacent Christmas tree reflects the copper-colored table decor. Design by RMS user 9359288.

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