5 styling tips for the most beautiful New Year's Eve table
New Year's Eve is the final of the year – and with light tones, delicate details, and green elements, you can create a New Year's table that feels both fresh and elegant. Here are 5 tips on how to set a New Year's table that creates atmosphere – and uses flowers, plants, and Christmas decorations in new ways. (+ a little bonus tip that gives the table the perfect New Year's glow).
After the red and lush look of Christmas, many find it lovely to transition into something more delicate and light. Bright colours and golden details create an elegant New Year's table together with flowers and green plants.
Tip 1: White elegance with a hint of gold
White and gold is a sure winner for New Year's. The bright palette creates calm and highlights everything that sparkles – perfect for an evening that should feel both solemn and festive. Think layer upon layer with soft textiles, light-reflecting details, and delicate shapes. By mixing glossy and matte surfaces, the table gains depth, while the golden elements add warmth and a touch of luxury.
Tip: The more neutral Christmas decorations work excellently with the white – feel free to use them as part of the table decor.
Tip 2: Create a sparkling table garland
Garlands are not just for the mantelpiece – they are just as beautiful as table decor. Arrange a string of lights as a soft, sparkling garland down the centre of the table, letting it interact with candle holders and small glass vases. If you want a more wintry look, you can place a pine or cone garland around the string of lights for more fullness and texture.
Add small vases with cut flowers, LED block candles, and perhaps some artificial branches or cones.
Tip: Want to go "real"? Make your own garland from eucalyptus, pine, or the season's green favourites.
Tip 3: The perfect New Year's flower – the orchid
The orchid is elegant, timeless, and perfect for New Year's. Place it in a beautiful pot or use the flowers themselves as decor in small vases or lying on the table.
Tip: Artificial orchids keep their shape all evening – and can be used again and again.
Tip 4: Flowers in small vases – low and lovely
A New Year's table should be beautiful, but inclusive – so remember to keep the decorations low.
Use small glass vases and fill them with:
- Cuttings from Christmas flowers (Christmas rose, white poinsettia, hyacinth)
- White fresh flowers, such as baby's breath or roses
- A ready-made New Year's bouquet in muted tones
Tip: You can also place single flowers directly on the tablecloth for a soft and romantic effect.
Tip 5: Small potted flowers – simple and decorative
Small plants give life to the table without dominating. Again, think about the height – lower plants make it easier to see your guests.
Green and white mini plants are perfect for the New Year's table:
Bonus Tip: Create your own table lamp
This trick gives a lovely restaurant feel – and you can make it in two minutes.
Here's how:
- Place a string of lights in a large wine glass.
- Create a small lampshade from a pretty paper napkin.
- Place the napkin over the top – done!
- The lamp provides a warm, soft light that makes the table extra magical.
Let creativity blossom – and the table shine! From us to you: We wish you a glittering New Year's table and a fantastic Happy New Year!
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