Uncover Nate Berkus's Holiday Decor Tips and Favorite Finds

No-fail Centerpiece

Nate is a big fan of off-white gourds and pumpkins. He places them on the table and adds some greenery for a natural touch. To finish, he fills footed wood bowls with blackberries. "We keep a very tight palette of green, brown and white," he says. Real gourds are great, but they don't last long. That's why Nate uses these realistic-looking faux white pumpkins. They're the perfect size for a bowl or as a place card. Crate & Barrel offers them for $8. On Amazon, you can find a garland with nearly 800 five-star reviews for its lushness. It's a great option if you want something reusable year after year. Nate also uses a bowl like this from Crate & Barrel to cluster blackberries. The footed design adds height without blocking the view across the table and costs $50.

Another wood footed bowl Nate loves is from H&M. It has a rich espresso finish and a carved detail on the inside that makes it look one-of-a-kind. You could pair it with matching napkin rings for a more rustic feel. It costs $50 at H&M.

Under-$10 Hosting Essential

Nate, a die-hard triple Virgo, is all about being organized and clean. His go-to cleaning product is a Magic Eraser! It truly is his entertaining essential. He keeps one in his pocket when people come over. Mr. Clean's Magic Erasers have a whopping 21,200 five-star reviews on Amazon. "Magic Erasers are truly a game-changer! These little sponges have become my go-to cleaning tool for tackling all kinds of stubborn stains and messes around the house. They work like magic on everything from scuff marks on walls and floors to grime on kitchen appliances," wrote one happy customer. It costs $5 at Amazon.

Under-$20 Hosting Essential

The couple's go-to entertaining move is to serve a signature cocktail. Usually, it's a spicy margarita, but there's also a sangria cocktail created with Woodbridge's pinot noir. For serving a crowd, Total Wine & More offers a barrel-aged wine in a 1.5-liter bottle. It's great for making a big batch of the sangria Nate mentioned and costs $12.

Most Prized Serving Piece

Nate's first job was at an auction house in Chicago where he bought a big, oval-shaped silver-plated tray from Christofle. It was a steal and is what they use to serve the amazing ham that Jeremiah makes every year. Food52 offers a similar tray made from stainless steel with a weathered finish that looks vintage. It costs $125. If you're looking for a bargain, Amazon has a basic stainless steel platter that's dishwasher safe and costs less than $25. It's a great option for those on a budget.

Favorite Dining Room Holiday Decor

Nate loves to give his space a glow-up all year round. Around the holidays, he digs through his cabinets for different types of serving bowls and fills them with tree ornaments in one color, like silver or gold. He'll intersperse the candles with them for a beautiful effect. Zara Home has hand-hewn candlesticks that he likes. They come in two heights (about 8 inches and about 12 inches) and cost 29.90 each. Amazon offers a set of three candleholders with a slightly more modern vibe for $13. It has a matte black option that looks most similar to Nate's pick and also comes in gold, pink gold, and silver if you want to add a bit of glitz. Pottery Barn has a brass set of bowls that Nate loves. The antiqued finish adds so much character and costs $50. Target has a set of ornaments including mirrored, glittery, and pearlized orbs for $15. Nate still appreciates a little variation even when using ornaments in one color.

Best Host Gift He's Received

Nate was once given monogrammed guest towels and now he gives them to everyone. He likes a classic Southern monogram with a scroll-y B. Etsy offers these linen towels with 36 font styles embroidered by a shop based in Mississippi. They cost $25 and are a great gift because they're so personal.