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Christmas Night Lights: Holiday Homes at Night Blog Tour

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In this post: Does your holiday decor look as pretty at night as it does during the day? Check out these ideas for displaying Christmas night lights.⇒

Christmas night lights

Half the magic is in the twinkling lights.

There are so many elements to holiday decorating from selecting a color palette, to utilizing greenery, to trimming the trees and adding all the extras.

The one component often overlooked, or at least taken for granted, is the enchanting aura of Christmas lights. 

It’s one thing to style your decor to look great during the day, when the sun is shining through the windows and all the colors are sharp and bright.

It’s another matter entirely to see the same decor at night. Everything looks completely different without the benefit of sunshine and the clarity it brings.

But despite the odd lighting that nighttime brings, with its peculiar affect on colors and shadows alike, it also affords the opportunity to really underscore the entrancing ambience of Christmas lights.

Christmas night lights tablescape

Today I’m joining a group of bloggers to show you our tours of Christmas at night, hosted by my friend Rachel from Maison de Pax. Please be sure to visit all of the other posts at the bottom of this one.

It’s only natural with my passion for tablescaping that my tour is centered in the dining room.

In the corner of the space is our very first tree (which I explain and share details about in THIS POST), and I did my best here to capture the magical twinkles.

Adorned in rose gold and silver ornaments and finials, even in the dark you can see the teacups that I wired to the tree for a personal touch.

The dinner table is set with simple elegance in mind, with nothing making too bold a statement. Much like you might see in a refined restaurant, I stayed very classic and neutral with my tabletop pieces and let the candlelight grab the spotlight.

Christmas night lights table setting

I used elegant pewter chargers against the bare wood table, with creamy white dinner and salad plates with a textured border. 

A delicate vintage china dessert cup with understated edging sits atop the plate stack, a refined little piece that only whispers a hint of patterning.

Christmas night poinsettia centerpiece

The one burst of color is a pretty poinsettia centered on the table and nestled in a silver footed bowl. It’s surrounded by a natural wreath, dotted with glittered ornamental orbs.

Christmas night wine glasses

For stemware I chose two very different glasses, a heavy cut crystal goblet with a glen plaid pattern and a petite champagne flute with lush gold trim.

Both do a fantastic job of capturing and reflecting the light, which makes them well suited for this holiday gathering.

Christmas tree lights

Candles are displayed on the sideboard as well as on the table. Between the tree lights and candlelight there’s no need for any overheads.

I actually love the way this lighting warms the room, as we haven’t yet put our overheads on dimmers and it gives a romantic glow to the space that’s perfect for dining.

Christmas night lights on the table

I used white pillar candles against the shimmery silver candlesticks, and love the way they wink and blink.

Refined white napkins maintain an air of purity and refinement, as the crystal bracelet napkin rings provide another place to shine.

Christmas night lights on the tree

The baubles on the tree add to the charmed atmosphere, while on the nearby sideboard a chippy garden statue cherub takes in the scene.

Christmas night candlelight

The dark outside lends the perfect backdrop for the twinkling lights to be appreciated, as they’re reflected off the window panes, doubling the delight they offer.

Christmas night candles

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To get the look, click on the items below for direct links to the products. Where actual items were no longer available, I’ve provided similar options. If an item is out of stock but may be restocked, I left it on the list.

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Christmas Lights at Night

 

For more Christmas lights at night, please be sure to visit all the other tour participants at the links below! 

MONDAY

Maison de Pax | Finding Silver Pennies | So Much Better With Age | Decor Gold Designs
French Country Cottage | Ella Claire Inspired | Love Grows Wild

TUESDAY

Liz Marie Blog | The Turquoise Home | A Burst of Beautiful | Nina Hendrick Design Co.
Cherished Bliss | Shabbyfufu | Shades of Blue Interiors

WEDNESDAY

Making Home Base | Lindsay Hill Interiors | Zevy Joy | Fox Hollow Cottage
Blesser House | Designthusiasm | TIDBITS

THURSDAY

Place of My Taste | Life on Virginia Street | Sunny Side Up | House by Hoff
Stylehouse Interiors | At Home With the Barkers | Beneath My Heart

FRIDAY

Kelly Elko | The Happy Housie | Setting for Four | Rooms FOR Rent
Thistlewood Farms | Just a Girl and Her Blog | The Wood Grain Cottage

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  1. Linda says

    Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at 8:56 am

    Beautifully done and beautifully photographed. Thank you for sharing this real joy!

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  2. Ginger says

    Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at 10:47 am

    Lory, I think you’re night time photography is gorgeous and very well done. Everything looks awesome!
    Ginger

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  3. Rachel Paxton says

    Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at 11:07 am

    Lory, your home just glows! Your beautiful metallics and gorgeous florals create such a beautiful setting for intimate dining evening. Thanks for sharing on our tour!

    Reply
  4. Linda says

    Thursday, December 22, 2016 at 9:09 pm

    So much sparkle and shine certainly brightens the holidays. Enjoy every minute of it.

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    • Lory at Designthusiasm says

      Friday, December 23, 2016 at 10:27 am

      Thanks! You too!

      Reply
  5. Kelly Elko says

    Friday, December 23, 2016 at 11:09 am

    Lory – your tables always wow and this one doesn’t disappoint! I love bling any time of the year but it’s even more magical around the holidays! You nailed the photos too!

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  6. Abby at Just a Girl and Her Blog says

    Saturday, December 24, 2016 at 12:13 pm

    Love your gorgeous home, Lory! That tablescape is absolutely stunning! Hope you have a very Merry Christmas!

    ~Abby =)

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  7. Heather says

    Saturday, December 24, 2016 at 4:56 pm

    What a stunning and elegant home tour Lory!! I LOVE your tablescape and those candlesticks make my heart pitter patter! Merry Christmas friend! xo Heather

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  8. Krista says

    Thursday, December 29, 2016 at 11:52 am

    So beautiful and elegant, Lory!! What a beautiful tablescape! I hope you enjoyed a lovely and relaxing holiday:)

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  9. Ofelia Killeen says

    Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 10:00 pm

    Lory, your home is stunning!! Great decor, I love everything in your home. Love the drapes in the dining room, can you share the source please. Thank you and Happy Holidays to You and Yours.

    Reply
    • Lory at Designthusiasm says

      Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at 11:44 pm

      Thank you so much! The washed belgian linen drapes are from Restoration Hardware.

      Reply
  10. Rae Grossi says

    Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 1:25 pm

    Gorgeous! Everything sparkles…how did you get the beautiful flame on the candlestick holders?
    Certain setting on your camera?

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    • Lory at Designthusiasm says

      Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at 1:41 pm

      Thank you so much! Yes, you crank the aperture all the way up – at least f22 or more – and then you take the photo on an extremely slow speed. It has to be done on a tripod. The rest is done in editing since I still like to lighten the photos up more, plus the colors come out a little weird when taken in the dark. These were taken at night with the lights out.

      Reply
  11. Linda Johnston says

    Friday, December 11, 2020 at 5:01 pm

    I love the Christmas night lights! Your dining room is so pretty. I wasn’t going to use my tall large candle sticks but I may just change my mind!

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