Red and green is a classic for a reason, but it’s come to be expected at a holiday table. This time of year is the perfect excuse to try something new. For the design-forward host, we’ve rounded up six of our favorite unexpected color combinations and the rentals behind each holiday look. Pick a color story, steal the details, and host the party your guests will still be talking about in January.

Crisp White & Cabbage

If you want to keep things minimal but still statement worthy, this pairing is the one for you. The crisp colors lean winter, but it’s a versatile look that works all-year-long. Keep the palette simple with clear pieces, such as our Galaxy Ghost Chairs and Optical Glassware. The ribbed glasses bring just enough texture while keeping the overall look elevated.

Notice the ever-so-slightly ruched tablecloth (courtesy of Reverie Social’s Mila Woven White), the trick is to use a tablecloth larger than your table, so you have excess fabric to play with. Coupled with the thick, tactile weave, this linen offers a cozier touch, befitting the holiday season.

Featured Products:

Optical Glassware, Galaxy Ghost Chair, Emperor China

From Reverie Social:

Mila Woven White, Velvet Evergreen

Green, Blue, and Pastel

We’re firm believers that florals are a year-round print, and focusing on cooler tones is a great way to carry them into the colder months. Layering a muted botanical print like Reverie’s Amelia Maize with our Cobalt Blue china is a gorgeous pairing that still leans cool enough for the season. The Arbus Olive goblets, with their retro leaf etching, are a cohesive addition to this otherwise simple setting. Want to try floral prints at your next holiday gathering? Choose a softer print in cooler tones to keep it seasonal.

Featured Products:

Cobalt Blue China, Arbus Olive Goblet, Harmony Silver Flatware (similar)

From Reverie Social:

Amelia Maize

Green & Orange

Orange is a staple fall color, but when paired with green instead of the typical burgundy or brown, it gives a table a fresher twist. This look balances modern and retro through its details. Reverie’s Patchwork Moss grid design adds lightness with its white embroidered lines and a pattern that avoids frump, while the rust orange velvet contrasts in both color and weight. Union Square dinnerware echoes the square print effortlessly, stacked to add height and dimension to the tablescape. Carry the look through to your lounge vignette: our Simone collection against a backdrop of green hedge is both cheerful and bold and will have your guests staying a little longer through the evening.

Featured Products:

Union Square Dinnerware, Square Stainless Flatware, Vintage Etched Glassware, Simone Sofa, Simone Chair, Prosecco Ottoman, Flat Woven Natural Area Rug, Artificial Hedge, Sterling Ottoman

By Reverie Social:

Patchwork Moss, Velvet Rust, Layla Floral

Black, White, & Yellow

We love a moodier palette option, and this one is no exception. Black and white is always a timeless pair, but a pop of yellow makes them really stand out. The yellow here is desaturated and cool, leaning more butter than canary, so this look works beautifully for those events sitting between fall and winter. Subtler palettes are also a great chance to play with texture, as our Waverly china and the varied heights of the candles and floral arrangements show. Our Ink flatware keeps the darker accents focused, while the mix of smoky glassware lets light shine through. The result is a table that stays relatively light and versatile for both day and night events.

Featured Products:

Waverly Dinnerware, Smoke Hepburn Glassware, Sloane Glassware (similar), Ink Flatware

By Reverie Social:

Velvet Pearl, Magnolia Fog

Lemon & Terracotta

If you’re drawn to warm but still bright colors, this palette was made for you. Chase away the winter blues with sunny yellow blooms, terracotta dinnerware, gold-topped flatware, and amber glassware that glows. Reverie Social’s Ellery Rust linen, with its subtle stripe and botanical motifs, keeps the look grounded, while pleated lamp shades on sculptural black stems make the space feel more like an intimate dining room than a venue. You still get plenty of holiday warmth because pastels aren’t the main event here; rust, amber, and gold accents are what really carry the table. For floral centerpieces, think loose, but abundant, arrangements in varied fall shades to complement the rest of the tablescape.

Featured Products:

Kaleb Terracotta (currently available in Texas and Phoenix), Sierra Flatware, Driftwood Bentwood Chair with Natural Cushion, Java Wood Charger, Smoked Amber Monroe Glassware

From Reverie Social:

Ellery Rust, Madeline Marigold

Brown, Cobalt, & Burgundy

Brown has maintained a favorite throughout events this year and we don’t see it going anywhere anytime soon. This palette leans on the lighter side, with caramel tones accented with pops of electric blue and burgundy. The richness of the brown linen comes from the heavy velvet that drapes luxuriously, especially on the organic, serpentine shaped table.Lucas chairs add a modern touch and bring neutral wood grain back into the story. This is the palette you need for a put-together holiday event that still retains a unique personality.

Featured Products:

Waverly Dinner Plate, Optical Glassware, Lucas Chair

By Reverie Social:
Velvet Hazel (similar), Dalton Slate Napkin (our pick)

Six color palettes, but only one decision to make: which one is yours? Whichever palette speaks to you, we’ll help you bring it to the table. Get a quote and let’s start designing your holiday event.