DIY Winter Village Table Centerpiece
I created a cute DIY Winter Village Table Centerpiece using a wooden tray, ceramic houses, faux snow, and lights. A simple but super cute Christmas village decor idea.
Ingredients
- Long wooden tray
- Faux snow the fluffier kind works beautifully
- Ceramic houses
- Ceramic or bottle brush trees
- Pinecones
- Mini ornaments optional but adorable
- Fairy lights
- Small decorative deer or figurines
Instructions
Step 1: Start with your wooden tray
- Use any long, narrow tray you already have. A wooden one gives a warm, rustic touch. Place it on your dining table or wherever you want your winter village centerpiece to live.
Step 2: Add a layer of faux snow
- Pour faux snow down the center of the tray. No need to make it perfect — a slightly uneven texture actually makes your snowy road look more natural.
Step 3: Place your ceramic houses and ceramic trees for height
- Start arranging your houses in a staggered layout so the village feels full and cozy. Leave some breathing room for trees and accents.
- Place your trees behind and between the houses to build dimension. This gives your DIY winter village that charming layered look from every angle.
Step 4: Add pinecones and little accents
- Tuck pinecones into the corners or beside the houses. Add deer or small figurines to bring personality to your village scene.
Step 5: Mix in small ornaments
- Scatter a few mini ornaments around the base — not too many, just enough to introduce soft color and shine.
Step 6: Weave fairy lights throughout
- Gently tuck a strand of fairy lights around the houses and trees. Let a few bulbs shine through the windows or glow softly behind roofs. This is what makes your Christmas village centerpiece truly come alive.
Step 7: Final touches
- Adjust the pieces until it feels right — slide a tree a little back, angle a deer, fluff the snow. When you’re happy with it, set the tray on your table and watch it transform the whole room.