We all enjoy holiday decorations, but which warms YOUR heart most? You probably have a mix of decor from years of trends and collecting fun impulse buys while shopping, and heirlooms that evoke nostalgia and joy. If you prefer one style over the others, incorporate it into your décor little by little this season to create a statement design to wow your holiday guests and keep your family cheerful all season long. Read on for inspiration and ideas to add festive charm to your favorite style!
Glam
Glitter cone trees, shiny gold metal reindeer, glass, and feathered white ornaments… bring on the sparkle! Glam Christmas is ever-so sophisticated, and elegant. For those drawn to decadent textures, shine, and sparkle, glam is for your fam! Start with silver and gold as the base for all of your decor plans, and throw in some plush cashmere or velvet in blues, purple, or hues of pink for a dramatic pop of color. Don’t forget the satin ribbon for a high-class finishing touch! A flocked Christmas tree is a must to showcase all of the glitter!
Tip: To make your decor more glamorous, consider focusing on one area like the mantle, the tree, or the dining table. Your local home decor stores typically carry affordable sparkly cone trees, and other gold and silver tabletop decor. Joann carries a large selection of satin and sparkly ribbons to add to your tree, presents, or table. Consider tying some luxurious ribbon around your silverware for a Christmas dinner party.
Farmhouse
Fancy not your thing? If the idea of a log cabin Christmas gives you warm fuzzies, perhaps Rustic/Farmhouse is the Christmas style for you. Focused on things from nature, this holiday decor style brings the outdoors in. Pine cones, eucalyptus garlands, berries, twine, anything natural and textured! Vintage table linens, wooden bowls to hold pomegranates or oranges, real-wax candles, and presents wrapped in butcher paper with plaid ribbon…these are a few of our favorite farmhouse things. Add an ole red pick-up truck to the scene and you’ll seal the style.
Tip: Hobby Lobby has burlap and plaid bows to add to your Christmas tree, door knobs, or wreaths. You can also grab the clippers and head out in your own yard to snip some boxwood greenery for a table runner. Or save the clippings off the bottom of your Christmas tree and display them on your mantel. Pick up some red berries from a craft store to complete the red/green combo. A local hike or walk around the neighborhood might land you some perfect pinecones!
Classic Traditional
If a red and green color combo is a MUST for you at Christmas, you’re a traditionalist at heart.
History Lesson: red and green became the color symbols of Christmas long ago. First, evergreen and holly berries were used during ancient Celtic winter solstice celebrations. Then medieval partitions in churches were painted green and red. And in 1931, Coca-Cola’s Santa illustrated by Haddon Sundblom entered the scene. This jolly santa adorned in red, affront evergreens, solidified the two colors in our minds as the original colors of Christmas.
Other elements that compose a classic Christmas include bells, candy canes, snow globes, angels, and quaint, dimly-lit Christmas village displays.
Tip: Incorporate traditions into your decor by getting an ornament each year that reflects what was significant to each family member that year. For example, a snowman for a baby who loves the snow or a Starbucks ornament for a busy hubby who puts in hours at this popular coffee shop. Add plush garland to the mantle, buffet, or entry bench to elevate the traditional look (Williams Sonoma).
Vintage
To capture the nostalgia of Christmases past, create an enchanting vintage-style holiday with ceramic trees, plastic Santas, pink and blue hues, and glimmering tinsel. Don’t forget the quilted tree skirt! Illuminate the space with bubble lights and bring traditional German glass-blown ornaments into the mix. Rekindle your fondest childhood memories or memories of others before your time, and evoke the nostalgia of the season.
Tip: To add a retro touch to your Christmas decor, visit estate sales, and local antique stores such as The Pink Attic Cat or Red Apron Vintage. You can also find many treasures online from Amazon, Etsy, and eBay.
Modern
Modern is minimal and very clean lines. It often pushes the envelope of traditional–black or ombre Christmas trees, for instance. If you prefer less embellishment, and neutrals–black, gray, and creams over bold green and red combos, modern decor could be the wonderland for your winter.
Tip: Declutter. To modernize your holiday space, consider not using ALL of your decorations this year. Put only red balls on the tree, or only the lights. If needed, add a few geometric trees to the mantle and let them take the stage alone (Crate&Barrel and West Elm ).
How do you want to freshen up your decor for this magical time of year? Wrap up your home in style–the style that best suits you. And did you know that HouseHome does a limited number of Holiday consults as well? Reach out today to learn more.