Kitchen Tips

Nail your Christmas table style with rustic and neutral

Textured wood and pale pieces make for a subtle Scandi-style table setting that's perfect for a beachside Kiwi Christmas

Dec 16, 2016 2:00am

By Saru Krishnasamy

Elegant and understated, this look is all about letting natural materials shine this festive season. The combination of creams, whites and a beautiful variety of wood creates a paired-back look that's perfect for Christmas at the bach.

Stack the table with rustic fare like thiszesty salmon platterandhasselback potato gratinand top up the crystal Champagne saucers with cooling, fruitywhite sangria.

Finish with agorgeous meringue layer cakeand you're in for a seriously chic Christmas.

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Arch small timber vase $39.90, Mali small oak platter $44.90, Wooden lab placemat $34.90, Mali large marble bowl $149 fromCountry Road. Dark glass water bottle $197, Spiegelau crystal Champagne saucer $28, Laguiole fork set $92, knife set $92 all fromTessuti.Cork plate $8.95, cork tealight holder $3.95 both fromFreedom. Apothecary votive gardenia candle $42 fromAnnise Designs. Atolyia Turkish napkin $38 from共和国回家. Marmoset Found Cloud round plate $17 fromFlo and Frankie. Geo reindeer $12 fromKmart. Robert Gordon speckle earth plate $49 fromGreen with Envy.

Video by: Georgia Bramley.Styling by: Vanessa Nouwens.Photography by: Rebekah Robinson.