43 Christmas Coffee Table Decor Ideas
Christmas is the season of joy and spending time with your loved ones.
It’s also the time when you invite your friends and family over for dinner parties and other celebrations.
When you’re inviting guests over, you want to make sure that your home is looking its best.
You might already be busy with the Christmas tree decorations, the outdoor Christmas lights, and the wreaths.
But, don’t forget about the coffee table. You can create beautiful Christmas coffee table decor that will make your living room feel festive.
1. Start with a Tray
The first step to creating a beautiful coffee table display is to start with a tray.
A tray will help to corral all of the items you use to decorate your table and give them a nice, tidy look.
You can use a tray you already have on hand, or you can purchase a new one.
I love to use a round tray on my coffee table, but a rectangular tray would work just as well.
2. Add Greenery
Greenery is a must-have for Christmas decorating! Here, I used a simple pine garland down the center of the table.
I also added a few small sprigs of greenery to the candlesticks and layered a few sprigs in with the ornaments in the tray.
If you have a small table, you could use a small potted tree in place of the garland.
3. Incorporate Candles
Candles are a must-have for any coffee table decor, in my opinion.
They can add a soft glow to the space and bring in a little bit of your favorite scent.
I love to use different sized candles, like these mini bottle brush tree candles, for a little variety.
I also like to use a tiered candle holder to add a bit of height to the table.
4. Bring in Some Bling
I wanted to add a touch of glam to our living room this Christmas, so I brought in a few metallic pieces to our coffee table.
This gold lantern was the perfect addition! I added some battery-operated fairy lights to give it some glow.
5. Make It Edible
I love the idea of adding a bowl of Christmas cookies to my coffee table. It’s a great way to add some festive color and pattern to your space.
If you’re not a baker, you can even buy some cookies from your favorite local bakery and add them to a pretty bowl.
I promise your guests will love it!
6. Use a Unique Centerpiece
If you’re not into the traditional Christmas decor, you can still make your living room feel festive with a unique centerpiece.
I love using a stack of coffee table books as the base for a centerpiece to add height and dimension.
You can stack as many or as few as you’d like, and it’s a great way to add in some color.
I placed a small Christmas tree on top of my stack and then added some mini white houses around the base of the tree.
7. Add Some Height
This is another tip I use when decorating a space for any season. You want to add some height to your coffee table decor.
This will help to draw the eye up and make the space feel more balanced.
You can do this by using a tall vase, candlesticks, or even using a taller item to stack on top of a few books.
I used a combination of these things to add height to my coffee table.
8. Make It Personal
Lastly, I always love to add something personal to my decor.
This year I added a couple of new books to my collection and I love how they look on my coffee table.
You can also add a photo book or a picture frame.
Really, anything that adds a little personal touch to your Christmas coffee table decor will work!
9. Repeat the Design
If you have more than one table in your living room, you can use the same design on each table for a cohesive look.
This design uses a tray to corral the decor, and the tray can be moved easily when you need to use the table.
The key to this design is to vary the height of the decor.
Use a few taller items, like the candles, and then add in some medium-height decor, like the bottle brush trees and the house.
Finally, fill in the gaps with smaller items, like the ornaments and the snow globes.
10. Don’t Overdo It
I always say this when it comes to decorating for the holidays.
You don’t have to have every single spot in your home covered in decor! In fact, it’s best to keep it simple in some spots.
I have a lot of decor on my mantle, so I wanted to keep it simple on my coffee table.
We have a tree in the living room and another one in the sunroom, so I don’t need a lot of decor in the living room.
Conclusion
There are so many ways to decorate a Christmas coffee table, and we hope this blog post has given you some ideas! To make sure your coffee table is ready for a festive holiday season, be sure to incorporate a few of our favorite Christmas coffee table decor ideas.
