Christmas Table Decorations: Easy Centrepiece Ideas for Christmas Lunch
Christmas lunch is the centrepiece of the festive season for many Aussie families, so the table deserves to look its best. Beautiful Christmas table decorations set the mood and make the meal feel special, whether you’re hosting at home, styling a restaurant or setting up a work function.
In this guide, we share easy centrepiece ideas and table styling tips that suit a warm summer Christmas. Florists and event stylists will also find ideas for client tables and functions. At Floral Craft, we stock the Christmas flowers, vases, floral foam and decorations to bring them to life. Every idea below can be adapted for a small family lunch, a long outdoor table or a full function room, so choose the ones that suit your space.
Key Takeaways
- Keep centrepieces low so guests can see and talk across the table.
- A Christmas garland makes an easy, long-lasting table runner.
- Artificial Christmas flowers won’t wilt on a hot Christmas Day.
- LED candles add a warm glow without the risk of open flames near greenery.
- Repeat your colour palette in napkins, place cards and ribbon for a cohesive look.
Planning Your Christmas Table
Start with a Colour Palette
Choose two or three colours that suit your space and tableware. Red, green and gold feels traditional, white and silver feels fresh and coastal, and natural tones with eucalyptus feel relaxed and Australian.
Think About Height and Space
Leave enough room for plates, glasses and serving dishes. Centrepieces should be low, ideally below eye level when seated, or tall and slim enough to see past. Long tables suit a runner-style centrepiece, while round tables suit a single arrangement.
6 Easy Christmas Centrepiece Ideas
1Garland Table Runner
Best for: Long tables and quick, low-fuss styling.
Lay a Real Touch Norfolk Pine Garland or Mixed Eucalyptus Garland down the centre of the table, then dot it with baubles, pine cones and candles.
2Floral Foam Centrepiece
Best for: Florists and stylists creating a classic arrangement.
An OASIS® Table Deco Maxi or Table Deco Midi gives you a long, low base to build on. Insert short pieces of greenery, then add poinsettia stems, berries and picks.
3Candles and Glass
Best for: Evening functions and elegant tables.
Group LED wax candle vases or Glimmer Glass Candle Holders down the table with a little greenery around the base.
4Bud Vases with Christmas Stems
Best for: Modern, minimal and round tables.
Place single stems in a row of glass cylinder bud vases. Try a Comet Christmas Flower, a velvet magnolia or a metallic eucalyptus spray cut to size.
5Aussie Native Centrepiece
Best for: Relaxed, outdoor and coastal Christmas lunches.
Combine artificial eucalyptus, gumnut picks and white or gold accents in a low bowl or a Round Metal Christmas Bucket.
6Bauble Bowl or Vase
Best for: Last-minute styling.
Fill a clear glass vase or bowl with Christmas baubles in your palette, then add a sprig of greenery on top.
How to Make a Low Floral Centrepiece
- Prepare the base: Place a Table Deco or a block of dry foam in a low tray or bowl.
- Add greenery: Insert short pieces of pine or eucalyptus all around the foam, angling them outwards to hide it.
- Add feature flowers: Place three or five feature stems along the centre, at slightly different heights.
- Fill and finish: Tuck in picks, berries, cones and small baubles to fill gaps, then check it from every side of the table.
Finishing Touches for Your Christmas Table
Place Settings
- Tie napkins with a length of Christmas ribbon and tuck in a small pick or sprig of greenery.
- Use Christmas gift tags or Christmas cards as place cards.
- Add a small bauble or pine cone to each setting.
Small Gifts on the Table
A little gift at each place setting makes guests feel special. For packaging ideas, see our posts on Christmas gift packaging ideas and Christmas hampers.
Table Styling for Venues and Events
For restaurants, functions and corporate lunches, consistency matters. Use the same centrepiece design on every table, and choose durable artificial flowers and LED candles that can be set up in advance. Our guide to artificial flowers for Christmas decor in large venues has more ideas.
| Table style | Centrepiece | Key products |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional | Floral foam arrangement | Floral foam, poinsettias and berry picks |
| Coastal summer | Bud vases and candles | Glass cylinder vases and candles and lights |
| Aussie native | Eucalyptus and gumnut bowl | Eucalyptus and gumnut picks |
| Quick and easy | Garland runner | Christmas garlands and baubles |
Shop Christmas Table Decorations at Floral Craft
Create a beautiful Christmas lunch table with Christmas flowers, garlands, vases and candles from Floral Craft.
Explore Our Christmas Range
Find picks, baubles and ribbon in the full Christmas collection.
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As a trade wholesaler based in Norwood, South Australia, we supply florists, retailers and event stylists with Christmas decorations and floristry supplies, delivered Australia wide. Register for a trade account to access wholesale pricing, or contact our team for help choosing the right products.
FAQ
How do I decorate a Christmas table on a budget?
A garland runner with a few baubles, pine cones and candles is an easy, affordable centrepiece. Reusable artificial flowers and greenery can be used year after year.
How tall should a Christmas centrepiece be?
Keep centrepieces low, ideally below eye level when seated, so guests can see each other. Tall, slim pieces like bud vases also work.
What flowers are good for a Christmas table?
Poinsettias, magnolias, berries and eucalyptus are popular choices. Artificial Christmas flowers are ideal for hot days because they won’t wilt.
Can I use a garland as a table runner?
Yes. A Christmas garland makes an easy runner. Lay it down the centre of the table and decorate it with baubles, cones and candles.
Are real candles safe with Christmas greenery?
Keep open flames well away from greenery and decorations. LED candles are a safer option for decorated tables.
How do I make an Aussie-themed Christmas table?
Use eucalyptus, gumnuts and natural tones, with white or gold accents, linen napkins and timber boards.
Where can I buy wholesale Christmas table decorations?
Floral Craft supplies wholesale Christmas flowers, floral foam, vases and decorations to florists, retailers and stylists, delivered Australia wide. Register for a trade account to access wholesale pricing.