This post shows you the best festive coffee table styling tips: 22 cozy Christmas ideas for a beautiful holiday look.

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If you need inspiration for creating the perfect Christmas-themed coffee table, you’ve come to the right place.

Whether you like simple Christmas centerpieces for your coffee table, or really elaborate styling, we have something you’ll love.

All of the examples you will find here are real photos and ideas you can recreate in your home. I don’t believe in A.I. images that make everything look too perfect – you won’t find that here!

These are real examples you can recreate or just use as inspiration as you wish.

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What is Christmas coffee table styling

A decorative Christmas coffee table is perfect when you want to add a festive touch to your living space without committing to a full holiday display. It’s a simple way to introduce the holiday spirit into your decor without overwhelming the room.

A coffee table display can be easily moved, so you can keep your space functional while still enjoying a beautiful holiday setup. It’s also ideal for hosting Christmas gatherings at home, adding a festive element without needing an elaborate arrangement. It makes a statement, yet it’s subtle enough to not dominate the space.

Christmas coffee table decor is very flexible, making it a great option for minimalists, those who want to keep their coffee table functional, or anyone who prefers to avoid the commitment of an extensive Christmas setup.

And keeping your decor simple? That’s totally fine! A little something to enhance the Christmas atmosphere in your home is sometimes all you need.

Steps for making a Christmas coffee table display

While each setup can vary, here are some elements to get started:

• ANCHOR: Use a tray, wooden riser, cutting board, or even a large container like a vase or basket to anchor the display.
• NATURAL ELEMENTS: Add Christmas greens, pine cones, cinnamon sticks, dried orange slices, or berry stems for an organic touch.
• HOLIDAY DECOR: Decorate with ornaments, pillar candles, mini ceramic trees, or vintage accents like lanterns and reindeer.

This setup brings festive warmth to your coffee table, and the best part is, it’s easy to swap out or change up as needed throughout the season!

From lush greenery and elegant candles to rustic touches and festive accents, your Christmas coffee table decor can totally transform your living room.

Ready to get inspired? Let’s dive into some of the most creative living room coffee table Christmas decor ideas that will have your space glowing all season long!

22 Beautiful Christmas Coffee Table Decor Ideas

1. White farmhouse Christmas village centerpiece

A white ceramic village and natural wooden accents make beautiful farmhouse style Christmas decor.

Use a round wooden tray for a white snowy village display.

The styling goes perfectly with an all-white living room; it’s a really clean look.

You can place wooden trees around the tray and some electric candlesticks to complete the look.

2. Christmas trees and glass jar display

This is a cute green and white-themed display that’s not too hard to put together.

Get a 1 or 2 gallon glass jar, fill with white sand or white rocks, and place a mini Christmas tree in the jar.

Place it all on top of a wooden tray, and you can do smaller glass jars around it with the sand and trees if you want.

This would be a great project if you like to DIY your Christmas coffee table decor.

3. Cool-toned votive candles and reindeer statues

Incorporate votive candles into your Christmas coffee table decor for a beautiful glow in your living room.

You can use electric tea light candles so you don’t need to worry about putting out a flame.

Add grey reindeer statues and arrange on a metal tray to highlight cool tones in the decor.

4. Christmas ball dough bowl centerpiece

This display is super easy to recreate, all you need is a longer wooden dough bowl, silver Christmas balls, some tree branches, and battery-powered string lights.

You can use any color of tree baubles that you like. Silver works really well for a modern look – copper would look great too.

For the branches, you can easily clip some off of a tree of your choice, or use artificial/faux branches.

You could also add some colorful baubles and pinecones for a wintry look.

Why not add pillar candles and faux cranberries to your dough bowl for a festive Christmas look?

You can use battery-powered/flameless pillar candles so you don’t need to worry about putting out any flames.

5. Amber glass Christmas vases with pine and oranges

This display uses amber and orange-toned elements that bring warmth to the decor.

Put pine branches in tall amber jugs (green or navy would be beautiful too), and arrange on a wooden tray.

Then you can add other Christmas-theme decor like miniature trees, cedar branches, and fairy lights.

You can do dried orange slices around the display for an organic DIY element too!

6. Simple candle on book centerpiece

I love a simple modern Christmas centerpiece. This is so easy to recreate and it looks great!

All you need is a large Christmas-inspired candle with candle accessories, like a flame snuffer and wick trimmer.

Then arrange the items on a chic book, and you’ll have easy aesthetic decor for your coffee table.

7. Christmas tiered tray decor

Searching for an easy way to bring festive charm to your living room?

A tiered tray might be just what you need!

This tray adds a cozy touch to your coffee table, featuring adorable signs, mini trees, and a timeless black-and-white theme for a warm holiday vibe.

With mittens, snowflakes, and a “Let it Snow” sign, it creates a festive look while keeping things chic and simple.

8. Rustic natural organic Christmas tray decor

Are you looking for all-natural, organic Christmas coffee table decor?

You can easily make festive displays using natural “ingredients,” if you can call them that!

For a look like this, arrange pillar candles on a large wood slice, and secure whole star anise pods to the candles with thin rope or twine.

Then place dried orange or apple slices (so easy to do at home!) with real cinnamon sticks, pieces of pine branches, and real pinecones around the wood slice.

Add a few real walnuts in their shells to finish off the look.

9. Gingerbread tiered tray for a festive Christmas display

How cute is this gingerbread-theme tiered tray? The figures are ornamental but it looks good enough to eat!

The great thing about tiered trays is you can use it for coffee table decor and easily move it to other areas of the home in a pinch.

For example, this would work wonderfully as a kitchen table centerpiece too.

10. Pink Christmas tray decor

If you’re wondering, is pink a good color for Christmas? It absolutely is! There are no rules when it comes to decorating your home with what you love. Just my .02 cents.

For this look, place pink ornaments and pink candle holders on a rectangular silver tray.

Add a copper reindeer statue to finish the look. Next, place it all atop pink faux fur fabric for a luxurious look.

If you like subtle pink accents, here is an idea for you:

Create a stunning pink, white, and silver display for your coffee table out of simple items.

All you need is white pillar candles, pink christmas balls, pinecones, and faux snow.

Place it all on a silver tray for a beautiful and subtle pink Christmas decor centerpiece.

11. DIY Floating candle Christmas decor

If you’re looking for an easy DIY Christmas project, check this one out!

All you need are cylinders, floating candles, and natural elements of your choice, such as faux or real green branches, berries, and pinecones. You could even add little snowflakes!

The best part is you can use these for other holidays throughout the year. You just need to change the ‘fillings’ and you’re good to go!

12. Classic Christmas brown candle and cedar display

If you love decor that looks a little traditional, this display is for you. Bonus: it’s rather easy to put together.

Nestle some battery-powered pillar candles in a bed of pine sprigs, and string a garland of silver Christmas balls throughout.

13. Star coffee table decor in white and green

Why not use a star shape for your coffee table decor? It’s something different, and perfect for the holidays.

Start with a star dish, accented with sprigs of cedar, white Christmas balls, and flameless tea lights for a soft glow.

Stars are often associated with hope, light, and guidance during winter, and symbolize light in the darkness, making it a meaningful choice for Christmas decor.

The white Christmas balls and twinkling lights enhance the display with a clean, wintry feel, perfect for creating a cozy and inviting holiday ambiance.

14. Modern Christmas centerpiece tray with eucalyptus and candles

Eucalyptus is really beautiful to display any time of year, so why not use it for Christmas too?

If you don’t like anything too decorated or bright, eucalyptus and candles is perfect for a chic, minimal holiday look. This lends itself well to a modern organic Christmas vibe.

Start with a round tray and layer faux or fresh eucalyptus for a natural touch. Add white or ivory candles to keep the design clean and elegant.

For extra charm, include small wooden trees or ceramic accents to complement the greenery.

White ceramic eucalyptus Christmas coffee table decor

Here is another idea for styling a eucalyptus coffee table display:

Start with a white base and add a white vase with tall eucalyptus sprigs.

Next, add white Christmas village houses, and wooden tree accents around it.

Top it all off with a white wooden star for the final touch.

15. Black modern Christmas coffee table decor

A black theme works great for a modern Christmas display.

Think “less is more” when it comes to modern decor; you want to keep things minimal.

Pick 3 or 4 items to display, like a bottle of matches, black candle, and a snow dusted tree.

You can add more or less items to display as you want, but the trick is just to keep it simple.

16. White farmhouse Christmas coffee table decor

Small ceramic houses are great for Christmas decor, and work so well for an all-white display.

Make sure to pick a house that lights up or that you can put a flameless tea light candle in. It adds a cute glow, especially in the evening.

Put in a few vintage bells to add a rustic farmhouse element to your coffee table decor.

17. Dark winter Christmas tray decor

If you love a wintry, moody aesthetic, this is the Christmas tray you need.

Start with a round black tray, and add dark glass hurricanes with candles, decorative Christmas trees, branches of pine, and black candle holders with electric candlesticks.

The contrast of deep, rich tones with the soft glow of candles adds a cozy yet dramatic effect, perfect for those who prefer a modern, unconventional take on Christmas decor.

18. Christmas basket display for coffee table

Woven trays work great as an earthy base for neutral decor like these ceramic Christmas houses.

Add some greenery and a cute festive sign to balance everything.

Natural elements like pinecones and woven rattan look beautiful in combination with more polished decor like ceramic houses.

19. Simple white Christmas decor on a wood slice

How cute is this tray decor? The best part is that it’s really easy to recreate.

All you need is a medium-large wood slice, a festive candle, white bottle-brush Christmas trees, and a glass jar for the pinecones.

This looks great and you don’t have to overthink anything.

20. White chic and modern Christmas tray decor

If you love a neutral decor palette, go for something modern and chic. You can still have a classic Christmas feel, but the key is to find decor with a modern spin on classic shapes.

For example, the wooden snowflake and tree give a modern feel with the distinct ways they’re shaped, but you can definitely tell this is Christmas-themed!

Loving the ceramic, glass, and wood elements of this tray. Mixing different elements will give you something fresh and unexpected.

21. All about Christmas trees

Why not go all-in on Christmas trees for your tray?

I’m loving this idea for a coffee table because it can represent both Christmas and the winter season.

For a beautiful mix use bottle brush trees, ceramic trees, and wooden trees.

The alternating textures work really well and create visual interest.

22. Christmas decor with snowglobes

Put those winter snowglobes to use with a beautiful display.

If you want coffee table decor that’s on the bigger side, this would work well for that because it all rests on a large tray.

What you’ll need: a large metal tray, a large ceramic house from a Christmas village set (sometimes you can buy them on their own), neutral christmas tree baubles, pinecones, and of course – the snowglobes.

For the final touch, place cypress branches around your display for some greenery.

This post showed you 22 Christmas coffee table decor ideas to inspire you.

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