Soon the Holiday season will arrive, and we are getting ready to bring the warm Christmas atmosphere into our house. With dark evenings and cold outside, in the best cases it will even snow and your Christmas holiday will be just perfect. You can decorate in the traditional way or keep it in your personal style. Let’s discover here some color palettes and styling ideas to get you inspired and make this season feel special.
wallpaper Edelweiss Mind The Gap
Folklore can be a wonderful way to start decorating, offering an authentic touch that helps set the mood instantly inside your home. A traditional color combination of red and green is essential for achieving that classical, cozy atmosphere.
Christmas deco gift warppingr via Pinterest
The gifts are getting wrapped in a classical printed paper and finished with a beautiful satin or velvet ribbon. Adding some small items, such as a small Christmas globe, a handwritten tag, can only enhance the joy of receiving a gift prepared with so much attention. Maybe you still have some Christmas decoration from your parents or grandparents to add a nostalgic touch. Or make a tour in town, visiting some antique shops to find some accents to create this old-fashioned look.
images via via Pinterest
Simmer on the stove some fruits with spices, and your house will soon be filled with an amazing, cozy winter perfume. Baking cakes and cookies will lift your spirits and gently put you in the right mood to start thinking about the Christmas menu.
Batanical Studies wallpaper by De Gournay
I also loved this image with the hand-painted wallpaper of De Gournay. It has a pleasantly old-fashioned, traditional feel and will suit the holiday mood very well. The colors remain rooted in tradition, yet feel somewhat fresher than the one from the folklore inspired look.
gift packaging IG
Gift wrapping can be more than simply enclosing an item in paper. Choosing a pretty fabric envelope feels original and thoughtful, and they can still use it afterwards for keeping things nicely organised or serving as a small travel bag. This soft look is more feminine, gentle and gives a cozy feeling.
striped ribbon Anthologie - other images via Pinterest
Some of us are real Christmas fans and will have they special plates for this time of the year. In case you would like to have some new porcelain that makes a difference at your Christmas dinner, a plate with a small red or green touch will be the perfect addition to your homeware, and you can still use them throughout the year. We don’t need to cut down a whole tree to have the feeling of Christmas into the home, just a simple branch will do, add some nice Christmas globes and the mood is set.
art print via The Freaky Table
Not everybody likes this traditional look, perhaps a more dramatic approach suits your style. If you live in a darker interior or found inspiration in the color drenching trend, this is for you. The color palette will lean towards deep, saturated tones to create this moody ambiance.
image on teh left via IG - Christmas decor Decor by Glassier
This dark mood calls for a more eclectic approach. Think imaginatively to get some new decorating ideas. Those beautiful folded paper Christmas ornaments, trimmed with glitter along the edges, will brighten and elevate any Christmas arrangement you create. They feel both bold and elegant at once. And if you still have a bit of time, try making some yourself. You can find plenty of inspiring ideas and tutorials to explore on Pinterest..
candle The Future kept - on the right via Pinterest
The dark winter months are calling for warm candlelight to create a cozy, inviting interior. A comforting glow that feels especially welcome during the festive Holiday period. Add some antique silver globes or candle holders as they will reflect the light.
image via Remodelista
No, too much color for you, you are more into the Scandinavian kind of Christmas mood with a lot of white tones, natural wood. A bit of glitter can still, by adding some antique silver globes.
Star Cluster candle stuff Terrain - star via Pinterest - image on teh right via Home of U and Me
This feels refreshingly old-fashioned and distinctly feminine. A softer, more delicate way to enjoy the holidays. Velvet ribbons, some sparkling crystals, scented candles and you can even add some pastels. A combination of rustic and old-fashioned glitter.
brushed flatware in gold Every Story - New York City Ballet Stoneware Cereal Bowls Anthropologie - Candles via Terrain
Natural fabrics, a lot of white with subtle touches of gold. Combine contemporary pieces with a few antique pieces for a more authentic, lived-in look.
Your interior can feel perfectly Christmassy and festive, even without a traditional Christmas tree
use traditional color combination of red and green
traditional, old-fashioned decoration
pay attention to your gift wrapping
darker colors for a moody ambiance
think out of the box to decorate
look for some beautiful Christmas globes: antique, folded paper, antique silver or gold
lots of white tones for a more rustic or Scandinavian look
natural materials, candles, a lot of candles
and why not: a bit of glitter
How will your home look like during the Holidays? Let me know.
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