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5 trends for decorating your home this Christmas

Written by Katie Cirovic | Dec 5, 2019 12:29:08 PM

1. The natural look

Embrace eco-chic this season by adding natural elements to your Christmas decor. Think beyond the traditional spruce and holly and go for softer shades of green and more minimal foliage.

Here the soft greens of this plant coupled with the tealights on the stairs say Christmas without being shouty about it.

Olive branches with their silver-green leaves look fabulous in this wreath, bringing a touch of nature and elegance to the home.

Here this have a cosy corner gets a nod to Christmas with a simple tree branch leaned against the wall. It’s been given a faint wash of white paint for a really natural yet minimalist look.

2. Modern rustic style

With a simple but elegant look, modern rustic style is ideal for Christmas decor. Think earthy tones and textures to provide contrast and character to crisp Scandi white lines. 

This tree uses rustic fabrics, subtly sparkly pinecones and woodland animals to create a festive yet subtle look.

Here the tree has subtle touches of colour with the blue baubles, while the paper-wrapped wrapped gifts, white wicker basket and regal deer add different textures and keep that minimal and rustic vibe.

(Did you know: Modern rustic is one of the new Scandi style trends we’ve spotted - read about them all here!)

3. Frosted fairytale

Turn your home into a winter wonderland with touches of icy soft pastels like blue and pink. Here these colours are mixed in with pearly metallics for extra warmth and charm.

The soft colours of the stockings and ribbons look great with the muted silver candlesticks and vintage white fabrics.

4. Scandi elegance

Scandinavian style is a winner at Christmas, with the natural textures and metallics feeling festive in a subtle and elegant way.

The rustic wood of this dining table is warmed up with the metallic stars and pinecones.

The Scandi look can create Christmas cosiness, too. Here the crisp whites are softened with winter greenery and lush furry blankets.

For more ideas to amp the cosy levels this Christmas, here’s 10 ways to create hygge happiness at home.

5. Industrial chic

If you like things super minimal at Christmas, embrace a touch of industrial style. Instead of a traditional Christmas tree, try bare wood branches decorated with a variety of metallic baubles. The contrast between the shapes and tones looks festive yet elegantly spare.

Use metals in warm colours, such as copper or rose gold to give a minimal yet cosy look that blends with natural wood and winter green foliage.