Holiday tables come in many styles—traditional, modern, elegant, playful—but they all share one purpose: bringing people together. These ideas show how to use textiles, lighting and meaningful details to create a festive setting that suits your home and your celebration. Mix what you have, add a few standout pieces and let your table tell your holiday story.

Cozy and traditional

A traditional Christmas table setting can feel both elegant and cozy. Start with a natural white tablecloth as the foundation. Add contrast with dark red napkins and simple white tableware, placing each setting on woven placemats for a warm, rustic touch. Lay a green garland down the center of the table to bring in natural texture, festive color, and a gentle evergreen scent. Nearby, fir branches arranged in a white vase or jug – decorated with handmade-looking straw ornaments – echo the table’s natural theme and create a cohesive, timeless holiday atmosphere.
A Christmas table with a white table cloth, adorned with a green garland and pinecones. On the table, there are white plates and bowls on top of light brown placemats and maroon napkins.
A wider view of the dining area with a white tablecloth draping the table. The warm-toned hanging lamps showcase the white plates and green garland with red accents.
A closer view of the table setting that focuses on the white dishes and clear glassware. The maroon napkin provides a color contrast, and straw ornaments hang from a small green branch in the background.
This shot focuses on a single place setting on the table, highlighting the white plate and bowl. The maroon napkin is neatly arranged, and a green garland is visible nearby with a pine cone.

A color explosion in minimalist form

A modern, minimalist Christmas table comes to life with a bold red table runner that sets a clean, festive base. Layer round red trays with a mix of white and baby-blue plates and bowls for a crisp, contemporary contrast. Add tiny artificial fir trees for a dash of green, and place gingerbread trees under glass domes to introduce a playful yet refined focal point. Finish the look with sleek black candle holders that bring height, elegance, and a striking modern edge to the arrangement. A bouquet of small green branches with pinecones is a personal touch that makes all guests feel extra welcome.
A Christmas table with a white table cloth, adorned with a green garland and pinecones. On the table, there are white plates and bowls on top of light brown placemats and maroon napkins.
A wider view of the dining area with a white tablecloth draping the table. The warm-toned hanging lamps showcase the white plates and green garland with red accents.
A closer view of the table setting that focuses on the white dishes and clear glassware. The maroon napkin provides a color contrast, and straw ornaments hang from a small green branch in the background.
This shot focuses on a single place setting on the table, highlighting the white plate and bowl. The maroon napkin is neatly arranged, and a green garland is visible nearby with a pine cone.

Golden elegance, festive glow

An elegant and sophisticated Christmas table begins with festive plates and bowls – white on the outside and soft gray on the inside – each cradling a single golden apple for a refined seasonal touch. Gray napkins paired with gleaming gold napkin holders add a quiet sense of luxury, while tall, elegant water and wine glasses bring sparkle to the setting. To complete the scene, a beautifully printed menu is placed inside a lantern set on a golden tray with other decorations, turning a practical detail into a warm and enchanting centerpiece.
A modern dining room featuring a dark round table surrounded by grey upholstered chairs and one brown leather chair. The room has dark grey walls, a tall green plant, and a Christmas tree adorned with silver and gold ornaments.
A close-up of a table setting with a stack of dark grey and cream-colored plates topped with a small white bowl holding a shiny golden decorative apple. A grey fabric napkin, held by a golden ring, rests neatly beside the bowl on the dark marble-patterned table.
 A dark brown lantern-style menu holder with a white menu card on a golden tray, situated amidst sparkling gold and silver decorations. The softly blurred background suggests other festive elements.
A golden fan-shaped napkin holder, neatly arranging dark grey napkins on the table. Clear glassware and golden decorative elements are visible, reinforcing the elegant and festive theme of the dinner.
Santa Claus and two merry elves stand in the Christmas department of an IKEA store, holding Christmas presents.

In-store Christmas events

Celebrate the joyful spirit of the season and join us for some festive activities at the store. We’ve planned a Christmas programme full of little moments that bring big smiles for both adults and children. Have a look at all the happenings and workshops, and don’t forget to save the dates!

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A beautifully decorated Christmas tree, surrounded by wrapped presents and festive ornaments in red, green and gold.

Every day is Christmas!

From twinkling lights to the smell of freshly baked biscuits, it’s the little things that bring the season to life. Whether you’re decorating your tree, wrapping gifts with care, or simply enjoying cosy moments at home – our Christmas range is here to make every day feel a little more special. Excited like a child waiting for Santa, we can’t wait to share it with you. So let’s get festive together – Merry Christmas, or God jul, as they say in Sweden!

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