Budgeting a Christmas Tablescape
Creating a picture-perfect tablescape doesn’t have to cost a fortune! The Creative Team at CV Linens is ready pass on professional tips on tablescaping that will make your Christmas elegant while on a budget.
Tablescaping is KEY
First impression is KEY when guest come to a room and an elegant tablescape is absolutely KEY. Let’s consider your table before you begin planning and decorating as your tablescape. If your table is be decorated with understated materials while leaving a table bare, it will only leave a sour and mediocre impression with your guests. However, with a table decorated with simple elegant notes of a tablecloth, chair cover, and napkins, your guest will be utterly impressed upon entering the venue! Choosing CV Linens products will accomplish that without breaking the bank!
Let's Begin Tablescaping!
We’ve come up with three easily affordable price tiers for tablescapes all based around Christmas, because 'tis the season! Luckily, the same base items can be swapped out in color and fabric choice to suit your needs on other occasions, while still keeping in mind what staple items are best to purchase at each price point.
Tablescapes for Under $15
If your table top is pretty on its own, a table runner on a bare table is an inexpensive way to make a large decorative statement! A table runner will give the illusion of extra length, making a table appear larger, more inviting, and especially festive. Table runners from CV Linens range in intricacy but all boast a price point under $15. Purchase coordinating napkins and chair sashes for under a $1 per piece and a table for four is dressed for under $15!
Our suggestion for a $15 Christmas Tablescape:
1 Swirl Embroidery Table Runner Apple Red – $2.99
4 Standard Satin Chair Sashes Apple Red – $0.99 each
10 Lamour Satin Napkins Apple Red – $0.69 each
Total $13.85
Tablescapes for Under $25
A moderately embellished overlay or base linen tablecloth makes a fantastic addition to a budget tablescape without the price tag of a luxury linen. Pintuck is a great choice for a slightly more decorative choice without going over budget! A solid colored satin, taffeta, or lamour tablecloth will also stay within budget constraints if you prefer a minimal look. Add the additional accent pieces like an Apple Red Table Runner and napkins and your table will be complete!
Our suggestions for a $25 Christmas Tablescape:
1 Pintuck Overlay White – $12.99
10 Lamour Satin Napkins Apple Red – $0.69 each
1 Lamour Table Runner Apple Red – $2.09
Total $21.98
Alternative items to use:
1 Satin Tablecloth 120” Emerald – $11.19
1 Chevron Table Runner Apple Red – $3.99
1 Lamour Table Runner Apple Red – $2.09
Total $22.08
Tablescape for Under $45
You can bring a touch of texture to your tablescape by doubling up on luxury linens such as an Glitz Sequin Apple Red Table Runner to an adorable, quirky “gift wrap” effect, perfect for Christmas.
Our suggestions for a $45 Christmas Tablescape:
1 Satin Tablecloth 120” Emerald – $11.19
2 Glitz Table Runners Apple Red – $9.49
10 Lamour Satin Napkins Apple Red – $0.69 each
4 Lamour Sashes Apple Red – $0.99 each
Total $41.03
Tablescape for Under $75
At the higher end of the price spectrum, our full-sized textured tablecloths become a possibility. Our Satin Rosette Tablecloth is one of our fantastic 3D tablecloths with a festive twist. A Rosette Tablecloth in Apple Red accented with a silver Glitz Sequin Runner will make your holiday decor a spectacle to behold.
Our suggestions for a $75 Christmas Tablescape:
1 Rosette Tablecloth 120” Apple Red – $48.99
1 Glitz Table Runners Silver – $9.49
10 Lamour Satin Napkins Apple Red – $0.69 each
4 Lamour Sashes Apple Red – $0.99 each
Total $69.34
Tablescapes for Under $100
For under $100 your holiday tablescape will be the very pinnacle of style. Our brand new full-sized Wave Satin Tablecloths are the top of the line in lush table coverings. With Apple Red accents in Glitz and Lamour, your decor will be unstoppable!
Our suggestions for a $100 Christmas Tablescape:
1 Wave Satin Tablecloth 120” Silver – $67.99
2 Glitz Table Runner Silver – $9.49
10 Lamour Satin Napkins Apple Red – $0.69 each
4 Lamour Sashes Apple Red – $0.99 each
Total – $97.83
Note: Some item prices may have changed or have sold out when this blog was published.
We hope these tips have been useful!
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Be sure to tag your Christmas Tablescapes on Instagram; we can’t wait to see what creations you bring to life on Christmas! The Creative Team also have creative ideas and tips for Birthdays, Wedding, or any other holiday or event necessary of a tablescape to look like extravagant to "Wow" your guests. Simply send us an email or contact us through any of our social media pages.