Do you know what makes the most wonderful time of year even more wonderful? Decorate your home with mood-setting Christmas decorations.
Take a cue from these inventive and festive decorating ideas for large and tiny rooms to bring every inch of your home into the Christmas spirit.
We bet you’ll find something you want to duplicate on this list, whether you favor traditional decor or something a little more out there—there are 40 Christmas decoration ideas, after all.
1. Bring Life By Hanging Stockings
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Hang stockings that match the rest of your decor on your mantel—fine it’s if they’re not a set; in fact, patterns in complementing colors are even more fun.
You can buy personalized stockings or construct your own without using a sewing machine.
You’ll have a whole new appearance in no time if you have some fabric, scissors, and your trusty glue gun.
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2. Don’t Limit Ornaments To Christmas Tree Only
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Ornaments Are Typically Reserved For The Christmas Tree, But Have You Ever Considered Using Them In Unconventional Ways?
Make A Hanging Centerpiece For Your Table, Or Fill A Glass Vase With Bright Globe Decorations To Hang In Your Windows.
3. Light Up The Kitchen
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We’ve all been to parties when everyone ends up in the kitchen at some point. It’s the heart of the action, so make it as festive as your living room with the food, the warmth, and the fragrances.
To give the space an extra warm glow, string lights around your cabinets, light fixtures, or the top of your refrigerator. (To avoid any accidents, make sure you can still open and close any cabinets and doors.)
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4. Add A Red Pop
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Although red is a classic holiday hue, there’s no reason you can’t experiment with it in new and creative ways.
To make a centerpiece out of a vase of flowers surrounded by red globe ornaments and candles, swap out poinsettias for red amaryllis (pictured).
5. Bring Drama To Your Table With Candles
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If the setting is exactly right, dinner can become a spectacular event.
Add some elegance to your table with some varying height tapers; they’ll pull the eye in and set the tone.
Always remember that there is a proper and improper manner to burn candles.
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6. Merry Blue Christmas
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Replace the usual red and green with a stylish blue and bright palette? A fresh tree skirt, ornaments, or a table runner that sparkles and shines like the sea will add some cool tones to your design.
7. Stay Cozy
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More is more at Christmas, so don’t stop decorating your tree. Warmth and coziness pervade your living room thanks to a star twig wreath, garland-covered floating shelves, and a gingerbread house on the coffee table.
9. Use Your Old Wine Bottle
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Instead of tossing out that empty bottle of Merlot, turn it into a dazzling window display with some twinkly fairy lights.
Fill bottles from the inside after rinsing them out, or wrap lights around the outside of a few bottles to make a spectacular yet economical display.
10. Go For Bottle Brush Tree
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Brushes for bottles of Christmas trees became popular in the early twentieth century, and their popularity is increasing once more.
For a cheerful holiday, add a collection of bottle brush trees of various heights and widths to your mantel or tablecloth.
11. Make an Impact With The Branch
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With a few simple decorations, such as big glass ornaments, a string of lights, or even tinsel, a swag of pine or a robust tree branch can become a stunning hanging centerpiece above your table.
12. Design A Wreath Wall
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If you have a blank wall, opt for a maximalist aesthetic by layering numerous wreaths of various sizes to cover it.
To bring the overall look together, use ribbons and baubles to connect them all.
13. Bring Minimalist Vibe
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If you don’t want to go all out for the holidays, a few strands of twinkle lights and giant lanterns filled with pillar candles will warm up even the most refined of settings.
14. How About Pink
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In a season of red and green, a pink tree might feel like a breath of candy-scented fresh air.
15. Spread Christmas Sparkle
17. Deck Up Front Door
18. Brighten Up The Bedroom With Xmas Cheer
19. The Heart Of Home
20. Bring Christmas Charm To Your Dining Room
21. Use Special Wrapping
Make sure your present wrapping matches your living room’s color design. For a unified look, use the same techniques for your ornaments.
22. Play With Bells
23. Try Blue & White
24. Add A Surprising Color
25. Use Sweets To Decorate Christmas Tree
26. Deck Out Your Kitchen
27. Put Mugs On The Showcase
28. Use The Ladder
29. Don’t Forget The Nursery
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30. Don’t Leave The Bar Behind
31. Keep It Natural
32. Decor With Candle
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