How many of us go through the same Christmas decorating routine? We haul out our old decorations, throw out the broken ones, and dress up our tree much like we did the year before.
But there’s much more to decorating your living room for the holidays than just putting up a Christmas tree. From vibrant accents to sophisticated decorations, here is a roundup of Christmas decor tips to get your living room holiday-ready.
Here are some Christmas decor ideas to transform your living room this holiday season.
1. Make Use of Colours
Green, red, gold and white are traditionally festive colours, and most decor elements are available in them. But that doesn’t mean you can’t choose others. Add unique decorations that reflect your personality and style by thinking outside the box and incorporating different shades.
2. Fuse Style with Subtlety
Even if you aren’t into traditional Christmas decorating or have minimalist interiors, you can still successfully nod to the season.
Try layering up with warm fabrics in different shades of beige, creams and whites to suggest memories of mistletoe or snow flurries.
If you have a living room coffee table, place a large glass bowl on top and fill it with decorative paper baubles in neutral colours.
You can also incorporate heavier window treatments such as draperies in similar colours to make the room cozy and keep it warm.
If you want to give your living room a more natural aesthetic, try wooden blinds. They are ideal for indoor spaces in need of a subtle decorative touch.
3. Make Paper Crafts
Getting the whole family involved in making paper Christmas decorations is a fun and budget-friendly way to make decorative elements suitable for any decor scheme. And the possibilities are virtually endless when it comes to paper. You can make garlands, chains, an ornate tree topper, or baubles and stars to spruce up your mantelpiece. All add a homemade touch to your Christmas decor.
4. Add Scented Candles
A subtle yet perfect way to invoke the festive season in your living room is to add scented candles. Place apple pie, cinnamon, cranberry, pine or berry-scented candles in the centre of a table or along your windowsill. Using multiple candles to create a large grouping is an easy way to make your entire home feel more seasonal.
5. Place Some Festive Pillows
Adding a few festive pillows to your couch is an easy way to bring some classic Christmas comfort to your living room.
Look for ones with festive patterns and designs like snowflakes, pine trees, Santas or reindeers, or traditional sentiments like ‘Merry Christmas’. Stick to the classic Christmas theme by using colours like green, red or gold. Throw pillows with buffalo plaid patterns match well with other decor elements.
6. Incorporate Christmas Greenery
Incorporating greenery where possible is an excellent way to add traditional Christmas elements to your living room and complement your Christmas tree, wherever it’s placed.
A Christmas garland displayed on a cabinet or across your mantle, or hung around a large mirror or door is a great idea. So too is adding a Christmas wreath leaned up on a shelf or above a mantle. Traditional wreaths and garlands with red amaryllis flowers or holly berries add the perfect accents, while the lighted garlands and wreaths complete the festive touch when lit up in the evening.
7. Increase the Lighting
Although having ample lighting in your living room is important year-round, it’s especially so during the festive season as everyone wants that extra sparkle.
For this, you can choose Christmas decor items that double as a light source to make the room appear bright and cheery. Battery-powered fairy lights and candles, for instance, give your living room an instant glow.
Decorating your living room for Christmas may seem like a chore but can be a fun activity when you involve the whole family. With the right decorations, it becomes exciting and easy to fill your home with festive cheer without spending a lot of time, effort or money. Follow these tips to make your living room holiday-ready.
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