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Homes & Gardens
Martha Davies

This Easy Decorating Hack Looks so Professional – and Will Solve Your Overcrowded Table Woes

Christmas table with over-head garland.

When the holiday season rolls around, I just can't pass up the chance to get creative with my Christmas table decor ideas. The challenge is leaving enough room on the table for the actual meal – which is the main event of Christmas of course. That's why I'll be relying on this clever over-head decor idea that I spotted on TikTok this year.

It might not seem glamorous at first, but the results are so professional. It relies on a rather unassuming table rod stand like this one from Amazon and is a small-space savior when you have lots of guests to squeeze around a not-so-large table. By clamping the rod over the table and decorating it with festive garlands, natural foliage, string lights and ornaments, you can keep your table decor to a minimum, so there's more space for the plates, glassware, and the delicious and lovingly prepared dishes.

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