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45 DIY Christmas Centerpieces for the Prettiest Holiday Table
These ideas put the finishing touch on your décor.
When decorating for the holidays, you probably think of Christmas tree decorations and charming outdoor Christmas decorations. But after you've added DIY ornaments to your tree and decked the halls, it's time to turn your attention to the center of all delicious holiday meals: Christmas centerpieces! After all, you've worked so hard on the Christmas dinner menu—so it deserves to look just as good as it tastes.
Of course, every well-designed table starts with selecting a theme. Will your tablescape be modern, rustic, or vintage-inspired? Once that's set, you can move on to Christmas placemats and other table decorations like Christmas tablecloths or Christmas table runners before deciding between the best DIY Christmas centerpieces. We love DIY ideas because there’s nothing better than watching your own creativity come to life, especially around the holidays.
But where to begin? First, think about the look you're hoping to create this holiday season. Do you want to keep it classic with red and green? Perhaps go more minimalist with white and cream? Or maybe you're feeling bold with bright colors? Once you narrow that down, remember the approach Ree Drummond takes when decorating The Lodge at Christmas for guests: nothing too formal or serious!
After you settle on a theme, choose from any of the gorgeous DIY Christmas centerpieces ahead, ranging from natural pine options and Scandinavian minimalist picks to colorful centerpieces and even ones that you can eat after the fact. (We also included a few ready-made options for purchase, just in case you're short on time!)
Rainbow Bottle Brush Trees Centerpiece
Christmas doesn't just mean red, white, and green! Create a unique and festively fun centerpiece that's all about the bright colors with DIY rainbow bottle brush trees.
Get the tutorial at The House That Lars Built.
Cake Stand Christmas Village Centerpiece
A cake stand is such a clever (and fun) stage for your Christmas village. Show it off by sprinkling a clear cake plate with faux snow, arrange your village, and lower the glass dome to seal it all in! Magic!
Get the tutorial at Inspired by Charm.
Christmas Mason Jar Centerpiece
Mason jars make the best centerpieces! Not only are they easy to acquire and fun to decorate, but there's just so much you can do with them—including covering them in sparkling fake snow and turning them into a vase for your evergreens.
Get the tutorial at A Pumpkin and A Princess.
Scandinavian Felt Christmas Tree Centerpiece
Trust us, mini bottle brush trees are classic elements of any Christmassy centerpiece. Put a European spin on your table this year with these Scandinavian-style felt trees. They're easy to sew and have a wonderfully magical holiday look.
Get the tutorial at The Craft Patch.
Tiered Christmas Cookie Tray Centerpiece
Bakers, here’s a decorative use for your surplus of holiday cookies. Grab a white tiered tray and place different treats on each landing. You'll also want to include some cupcake liners for guests to grab and fill up. You can place this edible centerpiece on your kitchen island or table!
Get the tutorial at Inspired by Charm.
Floating Candles Centerpiece
If you're running out of time to put together your centerpiece, don't worry! Floating candles are a quick and easy option. The berries and evergreens make them oh-so festive!
Get the tutorial at Home Made Lovely.
Mercury Glass Tablescape Centerpiece
Cool, wintry tones and metallic touches are the stars of this tablescape. How wonderful is that deep blue table runner? Don’t worry—the table is warmed up by the flickering candles dispersed between the trees!
Get the tutorial at Club Crafted.
Silver Christmas Centerpiece
Embrace a classic silver bells mentality with this icy centerpiece idea. Complete with silver mercury glass ornaments and flocked pinecones, it's simple yet still makes a festive statement.
See more at Blooming Homestead.
Vintage Minimalist Christmas Centerpiece
How picture-perfect is this Christmas tablescape? Skip the elaborate decorations and instead use simple yet elegant pieces such as tiny trees, iron candlestick holders, seasonal table linens, and well-placed candy canes.
See more at Inspired by Charm.
Simple Scandinavian Christmas Centerpiece
We're here to say don't overthink your Christmas centerpiece! Here, you can see how beautifully simple items and textures like marble, wood, feathers, ornaments, and sprigs of spruce pair together.
See more at Homemade by Carmona.
Pastel Christmas Village
There's no need to buy a mass-produced Christmas village when you can create your very own to serve as the cutest centerpiece perhaps ever? This one from Studio DIY! is bound to inspire you to get crafty—whether you go with a pastel palette or a more traditional shade.
See more at Studio DIY!
Bowl of Boho Ornaments
A DIY Christmas centerpiece can be as simple as putting a few of your favorite ornaments in a bowl. Seriously! If you'd like to be a bit more creative with it, though, you can take it a step further and create DIY ornaments like the boho ones here then add faux garland to the bowl.
See more at Lovely Indeed.
Edible Christmas Tree Centerpieces
Here's a cute idea that serves as both a Christmas décor item and an activity for the kids! They'll stay entertained making these candy waffle cone trees and you'll have the cutest DIY centerpiece!
See more at Somewhat Simple.
Rhinestone Christmas Tree Cones
Add a little glam to your Christmas table with these DIY gemstone Christmas tree cones. Thanks to all the craft supplies available in stores and online, you can make them in pretty much any colorway.
See more at Club Crafted.
White and Gold Christmas Trees
Create an elegant display in minutes by gathering various white and gold trees. Then, lay out a white table runner, arrange the trees, and decorate with red ornaments. It makes for such an inviting scene.
Kids' Table Christmas Terrarium
Add a playful and creative touch to the kids' table with one of these DIY Christmas terrariums. The best part? It will give your kiddos something to do ahead of your holiday celebration, too.
See more at Design Improvised.
DIY Tree Branch Candle Holders
Craft creative candle holders for your Christmas table with DIY vases filled with tree branch trimmings.
See more at The Merrythought.
Gold-Dipped Ornament Centerpiece
Gather a faux garland, LED candles, and jeweled accents to match these gold-dipped ornaments on your Christmas table.
See more at Home Made by Carmona.
3D Gingerbread Christmas Trees
Add a sweet touch to your Christmas centerpiece with these 3D gingerbread trees.
See more at Lovely Indeed.
Natural Christmas Centerpiece
You'll feel like you're dining in a winter wonderland with this grand centerpiece. Use frosted greenery and pine cones from the craft store and spread them out among candles.
See more at The Turquoise Home.
Rebecca Ravee Norris is a full-time freelance writer with a decade's worth of lifestyle media experience. Based out of the Washington metropolitan area, she writes for a variety of publications, covering everything from beauty and wellness to style and celebrity news. She is a graduate of George Mason University. There, she earned her B.A. in Media: Production, Consumption, and Critique, along with a minor in Electronic Journalism. When she's not working, she can be found with her beloved Jack-Chi, Cash, adventuring with family and friends, working through reps at the gym, dreaming up her next home decor project, testing a new recipe, getting lost in the pages of a book, or catching up on her favorite shows.
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