Seriously stylish dining
Turn up the twilight magic on your Christmas table with soothing dark shades and
a subtle natural vibe
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While the last couple of Christmases have been low-key, this year, it’s time to pull out all the stops with a stunning festive season to remember. And there’s no more beautiful way to enjoy a delicious festive feast than in a warm, welcoming space that celebrates a star-studded wintery sky.
A backdrop of rich blue walls creates a cocooning sensation that feels both comforting and unfussy. Dressed with lush greenery, sparkling fairy lights and glistening decorations, all that’s needed is the perfect tablescape that’s guaranteed to delight your guests. Fortunately, M&S Home has everything you’ll need to transform your dining table from meh to magical and memorable – from crockery and candles to elegant decorations.
Use the same decorations on your table as your Christmas tree, like these miniature wooden trees
from M&S
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There are no rules to decorating at Christmas, so if you want to try a new colour palette, go for it. Ahead, see how to add all the festive flourishes to your tree and table to create your own
style statement.
Love the concept of bringing the outdoors in? It’s simple to recreate the look at home. Start by decorating the mantel with garlands of foliage, entwining them with masses of twinkling fairy lights. Then layer up with your favourite decorations from M&S Home’s Nordic Craft Christmas collection: you’ll find everything from glamorous glass baubles to sweet fabric
toadstools finished with a sprinkling of glitter. Finish with illuminated star-shaped wreaths that add to the feeling of a wintery sky above.
Balance is important to keep this look feeling fresh and chic. A washed linen tablecloth in a muted hue is ideal paired with forest green jute mats for each guest. Then add a dinner plate, side plate and dessert bowl into a stack – a nod to the feast that’s to come. Linen napkins with green embroidered edging and a miniature tree detail tie in beautifully with the greenery in the room, especially when secured with a rustic napkin ring.
For a more contemporary take on Christmas, we’re swapping out
red for metallics, neutrals and
woodland tones.
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By including natural elements throughout the scheme, it brings a real warmth, adding to the feeling of feasting in a forest sprinkled with snow under the night sky. Wooden pine cones and ornaments blend with the festive foliage and look extra special when combined with glowing table ornaments; simply dot light-up mercury glass trees wherever your tablescape feels like it needs a little lift.
Make the look your own and include a few surprising decorative twists in the table setting. For example, you can display a Christmas cake on a stand turned into miniature winter wonderland. Trim the base of each with faux moss and surround the cake with tree and toadstool decorations. Or scatter a few oversized baubles and rustic ceramic houses amongst the settings for an eclectic feel. After all, when else do you get to add all the festive flourishes?
16 Piece
Cutlery Set
£35.00
Pre-Lit Star Wreath
£19.50
3 Pack Christmas Tree
Room Decorations
£9.50
4 Pack Christmas Tree
Place Settings
£12.50
16 Piece
Cutlery Set
Pre-Lit Star Wreath
3 Pack Christmas Tree
Room Decorations
4 Pack Christmas Tree
Place Settings
£35.00
£19.50
£9.50
£12.50
SHOP THE LOOK
ZOE ANASTASIOU, MARIE CLAIRE
ZOE ANASTASIOU, MARIE CLAIRE
Seriously stylish dining
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WORDS: RACHEL OGDEN STYLIST: HANNAH FRANKLIN PHOTOGRAPHY: FELIX SPELLER
ZOE ANASTASIOU,
MARIE CLAIRE
ZOE ANASTASIOU, MARIE CLAIRE
16 PIECE
CUTLERY SET
£35.00
PRE-LIT
STAR WREATH
£19.50
3 PACK CHRISTMAS TREE
ROOM DECORATION
£9.50
4 PACK CHRISTMAS TREE
PLACE SETTINGS
£12.50
SHOP THE LOOK
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Promotional feature
WORDS: RACHEL OGDEN STYLIST: HANNAH FRANKLIN
PHOTOGRAPHY: FELIX SPELLER
For a more contemporary take
on Christmas, we’re swapping
out red for metallics, neutrals
and woodland tones.
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ZOE ANASTASIOU, MARIE CLAIRE