The festive tablescape buys we're dreaming of this Christmas

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Anthropologie tartan platter with cheese and crackers on

Entertaining at Christmas isn’t just about what you serve – it’s how you set the scene. The festive season is the time to lean into some fun tablescaping and make every meal feel extra special, turning even the simplest feast into a memorable occasion. From hand-glazed serving platters to quirky glassware and beautifully crafted linens, we’ve rounded up 10 standout pieces that elevate your festive table with effortless style. Plus, we've included some products you'll be able to use all year round, to get the most out of what you buy. They're too pretty to be in a cupboard for the rest of the year!

Tartan stoneware platter

Available from Anthropologie (£48)

A statement platter is an essential for a Christmas table. We fell in love with the colourful tartan border and pink centre of this glazed stoneware dish. Whether you arrange dainty canapés on it, pile it high with roast potatoes or lay a Yule log down the middle, it is going to instantly make your food stand out. You'll be reaching for it long after the festive season is over.

Available from:
Anthropologie (£48)

White marble cheeseboard with cutlery

Available from What a Host (£76.49)

Cyara White Marble Cheese Board by What A Host. www.whatahost.co.uk (3) copy

It's always worth saving room for cheese at Christmas, and this chic cheeseboard set lets you serve up in style. Made from solid white marble, it will keep your cheeses cool – it would also be great for a charcuterie board, or serving up Christmas leftover cold cuts. The gold cheese knives add that extra festive touch.

Available from:
What a Host (£76.49)

Pearl bow napkin rings

Available from M&S (£15, set of 4)

Combining two trending interiors themes, pearls and bows, these elegant napkin rings are an irresistible extra touch to add to your Christmas tablescape.

Available from:
M&S (£15, set of 4)

Festive bow cake plates

Available from La Redoute (£26.25, set of 4)

Eleanor Bowmer x Pure Table Top Festively Fabulous Bow Cake Plates (set of four) copy

There's nothing we'd rather serve our Christmas cake on than these festive bow plates from Eleanor Bowmer. They add a delightfully kitsch pop of colour to your celebrations with individual hand-illustrated designs on each. Plus, they're not too obviously 'Christmas', meaning you can use them for birthdays and celebrations all year round.

Available from:
La Redoute (£26.25, set of 4)

Bold stripe table runner

Available from Avery Row (£45)

We've already shared our love of the cherry red trend in interiors this winter. So this vibrant red and pink table runner is right up our street, and a brilliant way to embrace the trend and make a statement on your festive table this year. It's made from 100% organic cotton, with delicate dark green bow embroidery – designed to be used year after year. Oven gloves in the same striking print are also available.

Available from:
Avery Row (£45)

Holiday juice glass

Available from Anthropologie (£14)

Christmas tableware isn't just for parties or Christmas lunch. This sweet juice glass will get you in the festive spirit at breakfast every morning throughout December. We love the dainty Christmas tree design, but there are also Father Christmas and gingerbread designs available too. They'd be perfect for leaving a drink out on Christmas Eve...

Available from:
Anthropologie (£14)

Mistletoe embroidered napkins

Available from The White Company (£35, set of 4)

We might not be ones to use napkins all year round, but at Christmas they just elevate the entertaining experience. These thick linen and cotton blend napkins from The White Company add a touch of luxury to your table, with a subtle embroidered mistletoe motif.

Available from:
The White Company (£35, set of 4)

Meri Meri candy cane taper candles

Available from Monsoon (£18, set of 2)

Every Christmas table needs some twinkling candles to set the scene. These candy cane taper candles add a playful addition to a tablescape – there's also a sweet holly-decorated edition to choose too.

Available from:
Monsoon (£18, set of 2)

Beaded bow coasters

Available from Dunelm (£10, set of 4)

Four colourful beaded coasters with bow detailing

A must-have for any festive drinks party. Bring the glitz and glam with these beaded coasters in a range of vibrant colours. Protecting your surfaces has never looked so fun!

Available from:
Dunelm (£10, set of 4)

Candy cane serving bowl

Available from M&S (£12)

Large white serving bowl with candy cane pattern

You can put this versatile serving bowl to good use over the festive season. Use it as a mixing bowl when you make Christmas cake or festive bakes, fill it with popcorn for eating in front of a Christmas movie, or pile high with roasties, salad or any of your Christmas trimmings on the dinner table.

Available from:
M&S (£12)