‘Tis the season to be jolly and deck up your dining room with some affordable Christmas decor! Nothing makes a holiday gathering more special than a beautifully adorned table that’s brimming with festive cheer. Get ready to be the host with the most as we unveil 22 jaw-droppingly affordable and super easy DIY decor ideas (Don’t miss #7)! Warning: May cause extreme Christmas spirit and compliments galore.
1. Pine Cone Place Holders
What better way to keep guests in their seats than with adorable pine cone placeholders? Just add a touch of glitter and a name tag – voilà!
2. Mason Jar Snow Globe Centerpieces
Fill mason jars with faux snow, mini Christmas trees, and cute figurines. Turn them upside down, and you’ve got miniature winter wonderlands!
3. Festive Chair Covers
Transform your dining chairs into Christmas masterpieces with slipcovers that mimic Santa’s suit or a reindeer’s saddle.
4. Rustic Twine Wreaths
Wrap some twine around a wire frame, add a few berries and a bow, and hang these adorable mini wreaths on your chairs or windows.
5. Ornament Chandelier
Hang colorful ornaments from your chandelier with fishing line to create a hovering display of holiday cheer.
6. Candy Cane Napkin Holders
Twist a little bit of Christmas magic by bending candy canes into perfect napkin holders. Practical and delicious!
7. Glittery Wine Bottles
Roll up your sleeves and glitter-up those empty wine bottles you’ve been hoarding. They make fabulous candle holders or simple sparkly decor. Your inner glitter child will thank you.
8. Tabletop Christmas Trees
Use from-the-backyard sticks to craft mini trees, and wrap them in fairy lights and tiny ornaments.
9. DIY Advent Calendar
String up adorable envelopes, tiny buckets, or cloth bags filled with goodies; countdown to Christmas in style!
10. Hand-Painted Table Runner
A blank table runner and fabric paint are all you need to create a masterpiece. Let the holiday doodles begin!
11. Cinnamon Stick Candles
Hot glue cinnamon sticks around a candle for a rustic touch that smells as good as it looks.
12. Paper Snowflake Garland
Channel your inner child with some paper, scissors, and a bit of twine to create a winter wonderland at your dinner table.
13. Jingle Bell Place Cards
Tie jingle bells to name cards for a touch of dazzle and music every time someone picks up their seat.
14. Sweater Sleeve Vases
Upcycle old sweaters by cutting the sleeves off and slipping them over vases for a cozy, festive look.
15. Pine Branch Name Tags
Attach a sprig of pine to each name tag for an aromatic and earthy place setting.
16. Vintage Book Snowmen
Fuse book pages into adorable snowmen shapes and adorn with mini hats and scarves. Hooray for literary charm!
17. Chalkboard Menu
Paint a piece of wood with chalkboard paint to display your fabulous dinner menu with flair.
18. Holly Berry Napkin Rings
Bend floral wire into rings and embellish with faux holly berries for a berry delightful touch.
19. Burlap Tablecloth
Create a rustic backdrop for your table with an easy-to-make burlap tablecloth. Frayed edges are optional but encouraged.
20. Sparkly Snowball Ornaments
Roll styrofoam balls in glue and glitter for a snowball fight that won’t melt—or make a mess.
21. Decorative Paper Lanterns
Cut out festive shapes from colorful paper and wrap them around string lights for a DIY lantern experience.
22. Festive Scrabble Tile Centerpiece
Spell out “JOY,” “NOEL,” or any festive word with Scrabble tiles in a shallow box or tray. It’s a triple-word score in decor!
At HomesPir, we’re on a mission to bring joy and creativity into every kitchen and dining room. We hope these DIY decor ideas inspire you to create magical Christmas memories. For more fantastic tips and tricks, follow us on social media, and don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter at homespir.com. Happy decorating!
