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Set Of Six Crystal Champagne Saucers , £ 75 , The Grey Works
Green Glass Bauble , £ 3.50 , Gisela Graham London
Gold Maple Leaf Plate , £ 42 , Decoralist
Black and Gold Cutlery Set , £ 62 , House of Flora
Leaf Brass Napkin Rings , £ 29.95 , Heavenly Homes & Gardens
GLAMOROUS LUXE
More-is-more at Christmas time , especially when it comes to scaping the table . Forget stripping back to minimalism , the secret to achieving a luxe theme is layering ; a maximalist , effective way to add heaps of interest and depth . Start by choosing your colour theme ; dark , moody blues or emerald greens feel insistently glamorous and pair perfectly with gold or rose golds . For something a little more understated that screams sophistication opt for pinks accents paired with brass or metallics . The material of your table will determine whether or not you should add a tablecloth into the mix ; wood works beautifully in a luxe theme , but layering darker and lighter undercloths beneath a runner will have maximum effect . Make sure to choose a standout runner , preferably in a silky or satin material – something fit for a king .
A charger or well-considered table mat is a must ; it will instantly elevate the table . Not only that , a glistening gold charger will add a glimpse of colour beneath a white dinner plate . Pick out touches of gold elsewhere with gilded-rim tableware , napkin rings or uber fashionable cutlery if you ’ re feeling brave . You could even experiment with an unconventional plate design ; a gold leaf or festive star . Invest in glassware , crystal tumblers , flutes or alternatively shaped Champagne glasses – there are some really affordable options that are versatile and can double up as water glasses , vases or tealight holders . Or , go out all with a decadent goblet – one of this year ’ s table staples . Finish the overall look with a candelabra or individual one-off pieces that will add a sense of grandeur . And , there you have it - a style statement .
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