Christmas just won’t feel like Christmas if you don’t spend the time surrounded by seasonal décor. Get everything right, and your home will feel joyous and welcoming – and, in many cases, reflective of your personality. You don’t have to stick with traditional elements, like tinsel and baubles.
Here, let’s tour through four essential aspects of the Christmas decorations, and how they might combine to produce the required vibe.
Lighting & Atmosphere: Creating Glow with Intention
There’s a good reason that lighting plays such a key role in festive décor. It can utterly transform the look and vibe of the space. You might opt for soft mood lighting in the corners, and overlay fairy lights and candles to keep everything suitable cosy. You don’t need to risk an open flame indoors; LED candles offer the same aesthetic as the real thing, without the dangers.
Rich Textures, Offset Colours & Signature Accents
This year, Christmas decorations are tending in the direction of richer colours and plush materials. You might look for velvet elements, as well as brushed metal. Natural greenery, as ever, is preferable to the artificial alternatives – but the latter can often be convincing. Try to blend a ‘hero’ accent colour with a variety of neutral bases, in order to generate complexity without things looking muddled.
Entrance & Key Focal Points: Making an Impact
Your home shouldn’t be decorated evenly. There are certain parts of it that might form natural focal points. Entrances, corridors, fireplaces and dining areas should be suitably decked out with wreaths, garlands, and tinsel. If you get the key areas right, then you’ll generate the impression that the entire house is fully decorated – even if the decoration is actually quite sparse in other places.
Of course, the most important focal point in your entire home should be the Christmas tree itself. Set it up somewhere conspicuous, and encourage the entire household to help decorate it. A few handmade baubles might be what helps the space feel truly festive and welcoming.
Cohesive Styling & Thoughtful Editing: Less Can Be Luxe
A minimalistic approach can help to introduce a sense of sophistication, and make it easier to keep things consistent. You can push the boat out, and make your budget go further, if you’re only going to be buying half as many decorative elements. Make sure that everything fits together nicely, and don’t hesitate to upcycle older elements in order to keep things fresh. If a given item really speaks to your personal tastes, on the other hand, don’t feel that you have to set it to one side because it doesn’t fit with everything else you’re using. Take a step back and rethink your approach, instead!
