Expert Tips: Decorating Your Mantle, Table for the Holidays

Holiday Decorating Made Easy: Mantels and Dining Tables

The holidays are here and it’s time to turn your home into a winter wonderland. Whether you’re a seasoned decorator or someone who gets overwhelmed at the thought of styling your mantel and dining table, our design team has mastered the techniques to get stunning results every time.

Sacksteder’s expert tips for decorating a dining room table for Christmas include: start with a festive runner down on the table; then get a ball garland, with varying sizes, colors and textures of the decorative balls; then take large candlesticks and weave the garland through each one; add some decorative trees at one end or both; voila! You have a chic and merry holiday dining room table! Watch Nikki demonstrate and offer more tips in the videos below!

Mantel Magic

Start with your base: Begin with a good quality ball garland, fresh or realistic pine garland and string lights as your base elements. The key is in the layering—twist the wire of the pine garland to secure everything in place, creating a solid foundation for your design.

Add ornaments: Scatter several large ball ornaments throughout the garland, some to hang off the mantel’s edge. Vary the size and color of your ornaments for visual interest and depth.

Make it cohesive: For the most polished look, coordinate your mantel garland and stockings with your Christmas tree’s color scheme. This will create a cohesive look that flows throughout your space.

Anchor your design: Every well styled mantel needs focal points. Place an anchor piece in the middle—a mirror, wreath or seasonal artwork—or bookend your garland with matching elements like candles, lanterns or decorative trees.

Easy Peasy Dining Table

Turn your dining table into a holiday centerpiece with this simple formula:

Layer your base: Start with a festive table runner to define your space and add texture.

Create movement: Use a ball garland with varying sizes, colors and textures as your main element. Weave this garland through tall candlesticks placed along the length of the table.

Add height and interest: Place decorative trees at one or both ends of the table to create anchors and draw the eye along the whole display.

Voila! A beautiful holiday tablescape that looks professionally designed but requires minimal maintenance throughout the season.

Professional Holiday Decorating Services

Residential Holiday Setup and Tree Decorating

Love the magic of the holidays but not the stress of decorating? Our interior design team can create a stunning holiday display that highlights your home’s best features. From concept to installation, we’ll handle everything so you can enjoy the season with family and friends.Our residential services include full holiday makeovers that turn your space into a winter wonderland, tailored to your style and preferences.

Commercial Holiday Decorating

Your business deserves holiday decor that wows clients and creates a welcoming environment for employees. Our commercial decorating services transform offices, lobbies and reception areas into festive spaces that are professional and seasonal.

We understand the unique requirements of commercial spaces and work efficiently to minimize disruption to your business while maximizing the impact of your holiday displays.

Full Tree Decorating Service

Whether you like classic Christmas elegance or year round seasonal styling, our tree decorating service takes the hassle out of it all. No more worrying about fragile heirloom ornaments or spending hours untangling lights—our team handles everything from setup to styling, leaving you with a beautifully decorated tree ready to enjoy.

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Ready to Get Started with Your Holiday Decorating?

This season give yourself the gift of stress free holiday decorating. Whether you choose to use these tips yourself or let our design team handle the details, your home will be warm and joyful this holiday season.

Visit our showroom to see our full holiday collections or contact us to discuss our decorating services. We’ll help you create a holiday atmosphere that’s beautiful and low maintenance throughout the season.

Watch our design team demonstrate these techniques and more holiday inspiration on our social channels and blog.