Create the perfect festive tablescape this Christmas

Even minimalists will be tempted to indulge when they see what's trending this sumptuous season as we consult three design pros 

Pink and red are trending as the tablescape colour combination for Christmas this year if you want to steer clear of the traditional red, green and gold; pink, red and bow tablescape from April and The Bear.

Can you believe it’s nearly five years since we were incarcerated in lockdown and started making tableaux of our best wares and linens to show off our banana bread and sourdough?

Tablescaping became our outlet for dressing up when our lack of a social life furloughed our going-out clothes and personal accessories. It has since launched a thriving industry fuelled by tantalising camera angles on social media.