How to Create a Beautiful Holiday Tablescape For Under $100

Think your basic white plates and linens aren't special enough? Believe it or not, they're exactly what you need to serve as the base for your entire tablescape. By keeping these crisp and white, you'll be able to play with other colors, textures, and accents. Tie your napkins up with a dainty garland (retail $10) for that five-star restaurant feel.

Runners are a great option if you want to keep your table simple yet elevated. One in a rich color, like this chambray and fringe runner (retail $44), brings the setting to life. Since the rest of the decor is clean, you can even add pops of metallics for extra shine.

Whether you use it as a trinket catch-all, a bread basket, or even for storing decorative ornaments, a gorgeously simple wire nest bowl (retail $35) will add effortless elegance to your home decor. Just line the inside with a clean cloth that matches the rest of your setting and you're ready to fill it to your heart's desire.

When it comes to food, a simple spread that celebrates seasonal flavors is the best way to achieve an elevated presentation. Put together an antipasti plate using fresh figs, pretty crackers, deli meats, and some cheese wedges. Your guests can customize to their liking.