With the holidays just around the corner, you’re probably starting to think about whose turn it is to clamber into the loft to pull down the Christmas decs and untangle the fairy lights. Shotgun not.
To help you figure out how you’re going to deck the halls this season, here’s four different Christmas styling ideas to suit every humble abode, from the classic and traditional through to the maximalist & novelty.
Take a cue from these festive styling ideas and fill your living space with holiday cheer.
Whether you’ve just moved into a new pad or you fancy doing something different with your décor this year, take a cue from these festive styling ideas and fill your living space with holiday cheer. Bring on faffing with the tinsel and re-doing them blinking lights 17 times. Bah humbug!
Scandi
Getting your home holiday-ready doesn’t have to mean staying faithful to the classic red and green colour palette. If cosy minimalism and understated cabin-in-the-woods cool is more your interior mantra, a medley of timeless wintry whites, hints of natural green foliage and flourishes of rustic textures will provide a beautiful Narnia-inspired Christmas with plenty of Nordic hygge charm.
Stick to neutrals and natural materials such as wood and recycled paper to perfect the look and let your tree’s arboreal beauty become the focal point of your room.
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Traditional
Recreate the traditional magic of Christmas with classic decorations, stockings, regal ribbons and the quintessential red and green colour combination of holidays past.
Spruce up your tree with candy canes, nutcrackers and whimsical felt figures and transform your mantelpiece with festoons of gorgeous green foliage for a truly nostalgic take on festive styling.
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Novelty
For a characterful Christmas extra enough to rival Santa’s very own grotto, go offbeat and eccentric with kitsch accessories, bold colours & dramatic flair.
So what if the end result is a little merry & Marmite? Novelty décor is all about ripping up the rule book and embracing the frivolity of the season. We say gather the dinosaurs, the flamingos and the Dachshunds, the funkier the better, because life is too short to play it safe.
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Chic Luxe
For a chic and sophisticated Christmas with a generous pinch of bougie glamour, opt for gilded baubles and luxurious mixed metal tones.
Don’t feel like you have to stick to silver and gold to nail this look
Don’t feel like you have to stick to silver and gold to nail this look, you can go for blush pink and copper or even cooler pastel tones and frosted white baubles. Any colour combination with metallic accents will work.
If you want to dial up the drama (because this is 2020 and quite frankly, needs must), coordinate your décor across the house, from your tree to your coffee table display and your wrapping paper and cushions. This will marry all the elements together into a beautifully cohesive and impactful look. Guests better hang onto their hats.
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