The holiday season is a time for joy, warmth, and special memories with family and friends. It's also the time to bring out the boxes of Christmas decorations you've been keeping in your basement or garage.
Decorating your home can make it feel even more magical and welcoming. To help you get started, we shared some of our favorite designer-approved tips to help make holiday decorating easy, beautiful, and fun. With these ideas, your home will shine and feel extra cozy for the holidays.
1. Use Natural Elements
Bring the outdoors in! Designers love using natural items like pinecones, branches, and greenery. While faux greenery can be a good alternative, nothing beats the charm that real or preserved greenery provides.
For an earthy look, we recommend using pinecones or junipers for wreaths or displays on shelves. Fresh greenery, like pine or holly branches, looks great in vases or around doorways. You can also use dried oranges as small accents around the home.
2. Consider Neutral Colors
While traditional holiday colors like red and green are classic, neutral tones can create a calming, elegant look. Designers often suggest using whites, creams, and soft grays to keep things simple but stylish. Neutral colors can also make your holiday décor feel more modern and fresh.
Additionally, using neutral colors also means you have a great base for decorations, as you can easily add items with bolder colors without worrying about clashing shades.
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3. Pick a Color Theme
Apart from sticking to neutrals, we recommend choosing just two or three colors to help everything look more organized and cohesive. Additionally, pick a theme and add these colors to your decorations, ornaments, and even table settings.
4. Go with Handcrafted Pieces
Ditch plastic ornaments and invest in a few handcrafted pieces made of glass, wood, or ceramic to make your tree and home appear more luxurious.
If you're not willing to spend too much on ornaments, try making your own using paper or felt. You can also consider going shopping in antique or thrift stores for more eclectic pieces.
5. Make It Personal
Add a personal touch to your holiday décor with handmade ornaments or family photos. You could even make a small craft project, like painting pinecones or creating a festive wreath. Adding items that remind you of family or special memories makes the decorations feel extra meaningful.
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