When you think of holiday tables, red, green, gold, and silver probably come to mind first. But if you’re looking for something a little different this season, navy flatware can bring a sophisticated and unexpected touch to your holiday table.
Deep, rich, and incredibly versatile, navy works beautifully with classic Christmas decorations as well as modern winter tablescapes. Whether you're hosting Christmas dinner, a cozy December brunch, or a New Year's celebration, navy flatware can become the finishing detail that pulls your entire table together.
Here are some of our favorite ways to style navy flatware for the holidays.
Pair Navy with Crisp White
One of the easiest ways to make navy flatware stand out is to place it against a white backdrop. White dinner plates, linen napkins, and a neutral tablecloth allow the deep blue handles to become a focal point without making the table feel overly busy.
Add white candles, crisp white ceramic serving dishes, or small white ornaments for a clean winter-inspired look. The combination feels festive without being limited to Christmas, making it perfect for entertaining throughout the entire winter season.
Add Gold for a Holiday Touch
Navy and gold are a beautiful combination for holiday entertaining. The richness of navy balances the warmth and sparkle of gold, creating a table that feels elegant and celebratory.
Try adding gold candleholders, napkin rings, ornaments, chargers, or small decorative accents throughout the table. You don't need much, a few metallic details are enough to transform a simple navy and white tablescape into something special for the holidays.
Bring in Traditional Holiday Greenery
Navy might not be a traditional Christmas color, but it looks surprisingly beautiful alongside seasonal greenery.
Place fresh or faux pine branches, eucalyptus, cedar, or small wreaths down the center of the table. The natural green tones complement navy while bringing in the familiar feeling of the holidays.
For a simple place setting, tuck a small sprig of greenery underneath each napkin or place it beside your ANNOVA navy flatware.
Style Navy with Silver
For a cooler winter look, combine navy with silver instead of gold. Silver candleholders, metallic ornaments, glassware, and shimmering table decorations create an icy winter palette that pairs naturally with deep blue. Add white plates and clear glasses to keep everything bright and balanced. This combination is especially beautiful for a winter dinner party or New Year's Eve table.
Add Plaid for a Cozy Christmas Table
If you prefer a more traditional or cozy holiday style, introduce plaid. A plaid tablecloth, runner, or napkins can instantly make navy flatware feel more festive. Look for patterns featuring navy, cream, green, or subtle touches of red.
Because the flatware itself is a solid color, it works well alongside patterned textiles without making the table feel too busy.
Mix Navy with Deep Red
You don't have to give up traditional Christmas red when using the color of navy. Deep burgundy, cranberry, or wine-colored accents pair beautifully with navy and create a richer alternative to bright Christmas red. Try burgundy napkins, dark red flowers, berries, candles, or glassware.
Finish the table with greenery and warm candlelight for a cozy holiday setting that feels both traditional and updated.
Create a Navy and Cream Holiday Table
For a softer holiday aesthetic, pair navy flatware with warm cream and ivory tones. Start with cream plates or a natural linen tablecloth, then add navy flatware for contrast. Incorporate beige napkins, warm wood accents, pinecones, and greenery to create a relaxed holiday table. This color palette is especially beautiful for homes with neutral or rustic Christmas décor that makes your table shine.
Use Blue Throughout the Tablescape
Instead of making navy flatware the only blue element, repeat the color in a few places around the table. Blue taper candles, navy napkins, blue-patterned plates, ribbons, or small ornaments can help connect the entire tablescape. You don't need every element to match exactly. Mixing different shades of blue can actually make the table feel more layered and interesting.
Try combining navy with dusty blue, light blue, or even turquoise accents for a playful winter color palette.
Add Natural Holiday Details
Natural decorations are an easy way to soften the boldness of navy. Pinecones, evergreen branches, dried oranges, cinnamon sticks, wooden serving boards, and seasonal fruit can all bring warmth and texture to your table.
These elements also help create a holiday-like atmosphere without covering the table in traditional Christmas decorations.
For each place setting, try tying a small evergreen branch and dried orange slice to a linen napkin with ribbon or twine. Place your navy flatware alongside it for an easy but thoughtful finishing touch.
Don't Forget the Candles
Holiday tables are all about atmosphere, and candlelight can completely change how your table feels. Pair the color navy with tall taper candles for an elegant dinner or scatter small votive candles down the center of the table for something more relaxed.
White, cream, gold, silver, burgundy, and even navy candles can all work beautifully depending on the rest of your color palette.
Take Navy from Christmas to New Year's
One of the best things about navy flatware is that it doesn't have to be packed away after Christmas dinner.
Remove the greenery and traditional Christmas decorations and replace them with silver, gold, glass, or sparkling accents for New Year's Eve. The same navy flatware instantly takes on a completely different look.
Pair it with crisp white plates, metallic shaded napkins, shiny champagne glasses, and plenty of candlelight for an easy New Year's tablescape.
A Different Take on Holiday Color
Holiday decorating doesn't have to follow the same color palette every year. Navy offers a beautiful alternative to traditional Christmas colors while still pairing easily with the decorations you already own.
Style your ANNOVA navy flatware with crisp white for a winter-inspired table, gold for an elegant holiday dinner, plaid and greenery for something cozy, or silver for a festive New Year's celebration. Sometimes changing just one element, like the color of your flatware, is enough to give your holiday table an entirely new look.
This holiday season, bring a little unexpected color to the table with ANNOVA navy flatware and create a setting that's festive, welcoming, and uniquely yours.
