Inspiration for the festive season: 5 ideas for a festive table setting

The classically elegant Christmas table is timeless and elegant. This style focuses on traditional colours such as red, green and gold. Start by setting your table with a light-coloured tablecloth and porcelain plates to create a simple and elegant base. Golden cutlery and crystal glasses add extra glamour. Then decorate with fir branches, poinsettias and baubles in classic Christmas colours. All that's missing now is harmonious lighting: combine decorative lighting, tea lights and pillar candles to create accents with light.

If you like it cosy and a little rustic, set the Christmas table in country house style. Use natural colours such as dark green, beige and wood brown. A tablecloth made of coarse linen creates a rustic atmosphere. Decorate with natural elements such as pine cones, spruce branches and small twigs and place lanterns or candlesticks as centrepieces on the table. And don't be afraid to combine tableware and chairs in different colours and shapes. This will create a personal and relaxed atmosphere at the dining table.

Bring nature into your home: decorate your Christmas table with beautiful, simple decoration ideas. Natural materials such as pine cones, blades of grass and dried orange slices give your Christmas table a rustic charm. Create a special atmosphere at your Christmas table with placemats made from natural fibres such as bamboo or seagrass. You can also use cloth napkins that can be washed and reused.

Neutral colours are used for a minimalist Christmas table. A white tablecloth creates a modern atmosphere. Choose plain plates, stainless steel cutlery and simple decorations with few colours and shapes. The modern Christmas table thrives on omission and reduction. Tip: fairy lights and leaf decorations add a personal touch.

For a festive atmosphere with a modern touch, set the Christmas table with soft colours and elegant porcelain plates. Tea lights and crystal glasses add extra elegance. Use sparkling candles, fairy lights and silver decorations for the perfect balance between festive and modern. Lots of large, beautiful Christmas flowers go well with this!

A rustic Christmas table is just the thing for lovers of tradition and nostalgia. Use earthy colours in combination with red and green. Create a rustic atmosphere with a tablecloth made of coarse fabric and lots of candles. Decorate with everything from old wooden toys and gingerbread men to fir branches, wreaths and antique decorations.