Corporate holiday party decor works best when the table does the decorating: a specialty tablecloth, a contrasting napkin, a charger and one centerpiece. Below are twelve tables-capes built from linens we stock, from black-tie velvet to a casual team lunch. All twelve can be delivered and set up anywhere in Houston, Dallas or Austin.
If you’re an office manager or event planner booking a December party, you don’t need another board of office holiday party ideas. You need holiday party linens you can order. Each tablescape below names the tablecloth fabric and color, napkin, charger and chair, so you can pick one, tell us your guest count and move on to the rest of your to-do list.
How to Pick Corporate Holiday Party Decor for a Company Party
Good company holiday party table decor starts with three decisions, made before you scroll the twelve looks. First, your brand colors: if your logo is navy and green, a navy and champagne table will feel like your company without a single logo on it. Second, your venue: a ballroom with dark carpet can handle rich velvet, while a bright office lobby looks better with winter white. Third, your dress code. Black tie calls for velvet or sequin; business casual suits lace, poplin or a team-lunch look. Choose two of the three and the right option usually stands out.
Roughly two-thirds of U.S. companies hold an in-person holiday celebration, according to Challenger, Gray & Christmas’s annual holiday party survey, and many of them now hold it during the workday. That’s why the list below runs from a formal gala to a catered lunch. For tables, chairs and everything beyond linens, see our event rentals in Houston page.
The 12 Tables-capes
1. Black Velvet and Gold
The classic black-tie choice for a leadership dinner or client appreciation night. Velvet absorbs candlelight and makes gold accents look expensive, so even a simple centerpiece reads as formal.
The build: black velvet tablecloth, gold satin napkin, gold charger, gold Chiavari chair.
2. Burgundy Sequin
A festive, high-energy look for a company party with a dance floor. The sequin catches the light from every angle, so you need very little else on the table. Keep the centerpiece low so guests can talk across it.
The build: burgundy sequin tablecloth, black napkin, black charger, black Chiavari chair.
3. Emerald Satin and Silver
Emerald reads as holiday without relying on red, which makes it a safe pick for offices that want to skip red and green. Satin gives a smooth, polished surface, and silver keeps the palette cool and modern.
The build: emerald satin tablecloth, silver napkin, silver charger, white or silver Chiavari chair.
4. Navy and Champagne
A strong fit for companies with blue branding. Navy anchors the table and champagne adds warmth, creating a look that works for dinners, awards nights and hotel ballrooms alike.
The build: navy tablecloth, champagne napkin, gold charger, ivory or gold chair.
5. Winter White and Glass
Clean, bright and elegant. This look suits daytime parties, lobbies and venues with lots of natural light. Clear glass chargers and a white cloth let candles and greenery stand out without crowding the table.
The build: white tablecloth, white napkin, clear glass charger, white padded chair.
6. Ivory Lace over Blush
A softer option for a luncheon, women’s leadership event or a team celebration with a daytime feel. The lace overlay adds texture and detail, while the blush underlay keeps it warm instead of formal.
The build: ivory lace overlay on a blush tablecloth, ivory napkin, gold charger, natural or white chair.
7. Red and Gold Gala
The unmistakable holiday party look, done in a polished way. A deep red cloth with gold accents is festive without feeling like a theme restaurant, and it photographs well for company social posts.
The build: red tablecloth, gold napkin, gold charger, gold Chiavari chair.
8. Silver Sequin New Year’s
Built for companies that hold an early January or New Year’s Eve celebration instead of a December party. Silver sequin gives a sparkling effect that suits countdown nights and late dinners.
The build: silver sequin tablecloth, black napkin, black or silver charger, black Chiavari chair.
9. Plaid-Free Rustic (Poplin and Wood)
For anyone who wants a warm, seasonal feel without checkered patterns. Poplin in a deep neutral paired with wood chargers and natural chairs suits barns, ranches and outdoor venues around Houston.
The build: oatmeal or forest green poplin tablecloth, cream napkin, wood charger, wood farm or cross-back chair.
10. Modern Black and White
The cleanest and most flexible option. Black and white fit any brand and any venue, and they let your centerpieces, lighting or logo signage take center stage.
The build: white tablecloth, black napkin, black charger, black or white chair.
11. Team Lunch in Brand Colors
Casual and budget-friendly, without looking like a break room. Pick your main brand color for the tablecloth and a neutral napkin, so the room feels intentionally set even for a simple catered lunch.
The build: tablecloth in your brand color, white or ivory napkin, no charger, white padded chair.
12. Awards Dinner in Charcoal and Gold
A restrained, confident look for year-end recognition dinners. Charcoal feels richer than black and pairs well with gold, so award tables, stage lighting and winners’ photos all look polished.
The build: charcoal tablecloth, gold napkin, gold charger, gold or black Chiavari chair.
Chairs, Chair Covers and Sashes That Finish Each Look
Chairs make up most of what guests see when they walk into a room, so don’t treat them as an afterthought when you order holiday party linens. Four finishing options cover nearly every tablescape above.
Chiavari chairs in gold, black, silver or white give the most formal look and match nearly any linen. Padded or banquet chair covers hide mismatched venue chairs, and are the quickest way to make a hotel ballroom look custom. Sashes in a contrasting color or fabric, such as a gold sash on a black cover, tie the chair back to the table without a big added cost. Natural wood or cross-back chairs work for rustic and casual setups where a covered chair would look overdone.
If your venue provides chairs, tell us the model when you book so we can match covers and sashes to it.
Booking Timeline for December
December is the busiest month for corporate events, and by mid-November the calendar for the two weeks before Christmas is already filling. You can still book corporate holiday party decor for December, but you’ll have fewer choices than someone who started in October, so the sooner you decide, the better.
The most popular looks, especially Black Velvet and Gold, Burgundy Sequin and Red and Gold Gala, are the most likely to be gone already, particularly for Thursday and Friday evenings. Have a second choice ready. Simpler looks such as Modern Black and White, Navy and Champagne or Team Lunch in Brand Colors are more likely to still be open.
What’s realistic now: choose your look this week, confirm your guest count and delivery details as soon as you can, and ask us to check your date before you commit to a venue. If your date is flexible, a Tuesday or Wednesday event gives you far more choice than a Thursday or Friday, and a lunch event is usually easier to fit in than an evening one.
FAQ
How far ahead should we book linens for a December party?
Ideally six to eight weeks ahead. If you’re booking corporate holiday party decor for a December date now, reserve as soon as you can: color and fabric choices narrow quickly once the calendar fills, and popular looks may already be reserved. Last-minute orders are sometimes possible, so ask before you assume your date is gone.
Can you match our company colors?
We build around your brand colors using the closest tablecloth, napkin and accent options in our collection. Send us your brand colors or a logo file and we’ll suggest the best combination from what we stock, or walk you through it at the showroom.
Do you set up and take down the same night?
We deliver and set up before your event anywhere in Houston, Dallas or Austin, and we handle pickup afterward so you aren’t folding napkins at the end of the night. Tell us your venue’s end time when you book and we’ll confirm the pickup window for your date.
Ready to reserve your look?
Request a quote with your date, venue and guest count, and the EB Inc Events team will take it from there.
