Wokingham Local’s feature article Interior designer – Jessica Cox, of Jessica Cox Design Ltd
The Christmas Table
Arguably the most important mealtime of the year – the Christmas Day feast. Whether it’s for two or twenty, setting the table should be extra special, and with the tips below and a bit of planning you can create a unique scene to impress the guests! Start with a white or light neutral tablecloth. It is timeless and can be used all year round, but also makes a great base to experiment with lots of different colour schemes. Then pick your theme. Having a defined theme makes your table look extra special and creates a ‘polished’ look. Whether it’s traditional with reds, greens and tartans, luxe with metallic finishes and jewel colours, a winter wonderland with crisp whites, blues and silver or rustic and nature inspired with foraged greenery, linen and wood – picking a theme and building on it will give your table a professional edge. Then add a centrepiece. Ensure your table is the centre of attention with a striking centrepiece. For a quick and easy touch, a Christmas wreath can sit on the centre of the table filled with candles. Add delicious smelling dried fruits and cinnamon with eucalyptus for added decoration that smells beautiful and festive. If space is tight, pick tall candelabras or vases with narrow bases so you can still see across the table and have plenty of space for the food. Vases can be filled with flowers, ornaments, or pinecones – have fun experimenting! Another effective way to create a centrepiece is to use a small mirror (or mirrored tile) and top with a selection of glass candlesticks in different shapes and sizes, then surround with foliage or baubles that coordinate with your colour scheme. The mirror will create a lovely glow from the candlelight above.
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WOKINGHAM LOCAL • DEC 2021
