Decorating for Christmas is an annual tradition that will make your home feel festive, joyful, and welcoming throughout the holiday season. You can add small touches or go all out, depending on your mood, space, and budget.
From the front door to the entryway, living room, dining room, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and beyond, there are ideas to suit every space and style. Take time to elevate your holiday decor with a well styled Christmas tree, mantel, wreath, DIY garland, lighting display, and more.
Check out these Christmas decoration ideas in a variety of spaces and styles for inspiration.
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of 126Decorate With Candles
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Add a dreamy and timeless feel to your holiday decor by lighting a dark corner or pass-through space with real candlelight. Make it feel effortless by gathering mismatched candlesticks in various shapes and heights and filling them with red and ivory taper candles, like this Christmas foyer from designer Annie Sloan.
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of 126Use Light Coastal Colors
Credit: Bria Hammel Interiors / Brooke & Lou
If your home is filled with coastal decor, add holiday cheer while maintaining a cool and breezy palette for a harmonious feel. This coastal Christmas entryway from Bria Hammel Interiors and Brooke & Lou is decorated with gold reindeer candlesticks filled with blue candles and a blue-and-white ribbon-tied swag on top of the mirror for a fresh and modern look.
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of 126Hang a Backsplash Wreath
Credit: Mindy Gayer Design Co. / Photo by Vanessa Lentine
Bring Christmas decor into your kitchen in the form of a Christmas tree-shaped rosemary plant or a festive wreath hung over the range top, like this space from Mindy Gayer Design Co.
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of 126Decorate an Empty Hallway
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Bring an empty hallway to life with a trio of mini trees and variety of wrapped boxes to create a sense of anticipation and generosity, like this modern space from Marie Flanigan Interiors. You can use real gifts as decor, or simply wrap up some spare boxes with leftover wrapping paper and ribbon for an easy Christmas display.
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of 126Use a Midcentury Palette
Credit: John McClain Design / Photo by Zeke Ruelas
Make your Christmas decor feel personal and tailored to your interior by choosing your own color palette. John McClain Design embraced greens, blues, and orange tones in this midcentury modern-inspired interior that match the existing decor and create a singular look.
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of 126Make a Coffee Bar Garland
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Decorate your coffee bar with a simple DIY garland comprised of dried orange slices and cinnamon stick stars to put a homey spin on holiday decor, like this inviting kitchen from Most Lovely Things that’s perfect for Christmas morning or entertaining holiday guests.
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of 126Use Quality Ribbon
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Wrap your gifts in quality wrapping paper and real ribbon to bring timeless elegance to your tree, like this space from Lobster and Swan.
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of 126Decorate the Bathroom Shelf
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Adding a touch of Christmas decor where you would least expect to find it is an easy way to make a big impact with minimal effort. A rustic wood plank covered in natural greens and foraged pine cones adds just enough Christmas decor to complement the vintage sink and beveled mirror in this holiday bathroom from Milk and Honey Life.
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of 126Try Foraged Table Decor
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Add natural elegance to a simple Christmas table using natural or foraged materials in place of napkin rings. Urbanology Designs tied baby pine cones and dried grasses to linen napkins with string for an easy modern table setting.
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of 126Mix Warm Metal Tones
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Layer mixed gold-tone metals to create a warm glow with a vintage feel, like this Christmas mantel decorated with a gold mercury glass garland and a trio of brass taper candlesticks from Becca Interiors.
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of 126Drape the Headboard
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Drape a tall headboard with a Christmas garland and light a scented candle on the nightstand to create a holiday mood in the bedroom, like this space from Brexton Cole Interiors.
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of 126Celebrate the Nutcracker
Credit: Design by Courtney St. John Studio / Photo by Brent Bingham
Nothing says Christmas like The Nutcracker. Courtney St. John Studio decorated this Christmas living room with a clients’ Nutcracker collection, placing an oversized figurine on the fireplace hearth and lining the mantel with the rest.
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of 126Cozy Up the Reading Nook
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Decorate your reading nook for the holidays with simple seasonal additions. Inspired By Charm added a mini wreath to the gallery wall, swapped in a red plaid throw and a faux fur pillow to cozy up the armchair, and finished off this inviting reading corner with a mini tree and scented candle.
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of 126Hang Stockings on Furniture
Credit: Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
If you don’t have a fireplace mantel, hang stockings from the top of a midcentury sideboard decorated with garlands, tree figurines, ornaments, and house-shaped ornaments like this space from Emily Henderson Design.
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of 126Doll Up the Mudroom
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Decorate your mudroom with mini trees to add a festive feel that will greet you as soon as you enter your home, like this space from Finding Lovely.
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of 126Try Boho-Style Wreaths
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In a boho-style bedroom, hang a trio of wreaths decorated with dried flowers and grasses from a foraged branch, like this light and airy space from Home and Spirit that is decorated with natural materials and neutral tones for a modern look.
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of 126Fill Vintage Vessels
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Fill vintage vessels like rusty urns and silver bowls with natural decor such as mixed greens and pine cones for a simple French farmhouse feel, like this living room from Maison de Cinq. A scented pine candle adds warmth and a pleasing scent that echoes the visuals.
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of 126Choose a Mascot
Credit: Design by Courtney St. John Studio / Photo by Brent Bingham
If you have a double-height foyer, don’t be afraid to go all out with a whimsical holiday display that will fill kids with delight. Courtney St. John Studio decorated the foot of a grand staircase with a pair of lifesized stuffed polar bears that put a playful spin on the winter season.
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of 126Line the Windowsills
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Line your windowsills with candles to create a warm glow inside that can be glimpsed from outdoors. Lobster and Swan mixed brass and bronze candlesticks and scallop shells for a vintage feel.
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of 126Make Paper Lunch Bag Stars
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You don’t have to spend a lot of money to make an impact with seasonal decor. Most Lovely Things used paper lunch bags to make large-scale snowflakes that fill up the upper half of the windows in this dining room, an easy DIY that anyone can pull off.
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of 126Decorate With Lanterns
Credit: Ursula Carmona of Home Made By Carmona
Decorating with lanterns is a simple way to add a festive feel both indoors and out. Blogger Ursula Carmona of Home Made By Carmona filled a pair of gold lanterns with ornaments and greens for a simple coffee table display. A garland hung around the TV adds a festive touch.
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of 126Hang Pom-Pom Ornaments
Credit: John McClain Design / Photo by Zeke Ruelas
Soften a modern Christmas tree with textile-based decorations made from soft yarn, like this pom-pom ornament and braided garland from John McClain Design in neutral colors.
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of 126Decorate the Front Porch
Credit: Ursula Carmona of Home Made By Carmona
Decorate your front porch for Christmas with affordable Christmas porch decorations like mini flocked trees, vintage-style skis, and rustic ornaments for a welcoming feel, like this space from blogger Ursula Carmona of Home Made By Carmona.
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of 126Celebrate Christmas Gnomes
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Add whimsy to a maximalist mantel with a collection of red Christmas gnome hats in a mix of patterns, like this lighthearted display from Homestead City Dwelling.
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of 126Pair Green and Gold
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Make an impact in a minimalist all-white space by decorating it in shades of green and gold. COTTAGE + SEA added plump forest green velvet throw pillows to the white sofa, lined the mantel and curtain rods in simple greens, and decorated a small gold tree with gold ornaments for a streamlined look in this cozy living room.
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of 126Display Christmas Cards
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Find creative ways to display Christmas cards that double as decor, like this DIY display from Most Lovely Things on the side of a large armoire.
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of 126Hang Pine Cone Bundles
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Decorate the back of your bar stools with a bundle of pine cones tied up in satin and velvet ribbons in earthy shades of golden brown, like this kitchen bar seating embellished for Christmas from Finding Lovely.
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of 126Light Up the Stars
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Lighted paper stars hang from the ceiling of this cozy living room corner from Herzen Stimme that is decorated with soft textures like giant knits and faux fur built for cocooning.
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of 126Drape an Oversized Garland
Credit: Mindy Gayer Design Co. / Photo by Vanessa Lentine
Add volume to a modern flat-front fireplace by draping a generous garland in a nonchalant way to add depth and create a more dimensional feel, like this bright Southern California space from Mindy Gayer Design Co.
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of 126Pair Mismatched Wreaths
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Hang a pair of mismatched wreaths over the mantel to create a nonchalant feel that doesn’t look too premeditated, like this colorful space from Casa Watkins Living.
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of 126Fill a Bowl With Pine Cones
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Decorating your foyer can be as simple as filling a bowl with gilded pine cones, like this traditional holiday entryway from Brexton Cole Interiors.
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of 126Go Wild With Garlands
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Create drama in a simple white farmhouse entry with a generous display of garlands. Liz Marie Blog layered mixed greens tied with ribbons and a dried orange garland on the staircase, and filled a vintage sled with a bundle of greens that spills onto the floor for a theatrical look that requires just a few simple elements.
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of 126Display a Reindeer Figurine
Credit: Design by Courtney St. John Studio / Photo by Brent Bingham
Decorate your side table with ornaments that you have collected from travels or that have been passed down through the generations, like this reindeer figurine in a Christmas living room from Courtney St. John Studio.
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of 126Create a Self-Care Oasis
Credit: Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
Decorate your bathtub corner to create a self-care oasis where you can recharge during the busy holiday season. Emily Henderson Design hung a prelit wreath in the window of this luxurious mountain home bathroom and finished off the decor with extra candles and mini flocked trees.
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of 126Decorate a Kids’ Bedroom
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Add a faux pine swag to the top of a round mirror to create an instant half-wreath that will make any room look more festive. M Starr Design tied some greens with a neutral ribbon to the top of a vintage rattan mirror, allowing the excess to spill off one side, making this kids’ room feel holiday-ready.
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of 126Drape the Artwork
Credit: Design by GordonDunning / Photo by Emily Followill
Work around your existing decor when decorating for Christmas. GordonDunning draped a garland over a duck painting to add some lighthearted holiday decor to this living room, where a spiky gold-toned pendant light looks suddenly Christmassy despite having been there all along.
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of 126Decorate for a Holiday Party
Credit: Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
Decorate your home mini bar for a Christmas party with a few simple elements like a brass reindeer candleholder, a red cake stand, and a green garland, like this festive mirrored mini bar sideboard niche from Emily Henderson Design.
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of 126Make Your Office Festive
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Give your home office a little holiday love with a mini tree on the floor and a wreath hung in the window, like this space from Brexton Cole Interiors.
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of 126Incorporate Faux Flowers
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For a maximalist feel, add volume to a sparse or artificial tree by weaving in strands of extra greenery or faux flowers, like this colorful botanical-themed tree from Casa Watkins Living.
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of 126Display a Vintage Santa
Credit: Design by Courtney St. John Studio / Photo by Brent Bingham
A vintage Santa Claus figurine will add charm to a side table, sofa table, or console in your Christmas living room, like this one from Courtney St. John Studio.
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of 126DIY a Giant Advent Calendar
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Fill the blank space on your wall with an oversized advent calendar that will double as decor, like this one from Finding Lovely that matches the pale neutral space.
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of 126Create an Easy Centerpiece
Credit: Styled by Emily Bowser and Erik Kenneth Staalberg for Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
Create a simple Christmas centerpiece that can stay up all season. This casual dining room styled by Emily Bowser and Erik Kenneth Staalberg for Emily Henderson Design includes a forest green table runner layered over a simple linen tablecloth, and lined with loopy brass candlesticks and gold Christmas trees in varying heights staggered down the middle of the table.
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of 126Arrange a Christmas Shelfie
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Clear the built-ins and create a colorful Christmas shelfie arrangement of ornaments, greens, and toys that will make the kids smile, like this display from Cake & Confetti.
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of 126Hang a Hallway Wreath
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Hang a wreath on a random sliver of wall in a hallway or other pass-through space to create a holiday moment with an element of surprise, like this space from M Starr Design.
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of 126Choose a Christmas Tree Theme
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Choose a theme for your tree to keep your holiday decorating easy. Afro Bohemian Living decorated this tree with angel-themed ornaments that complement silver accents and candles for a sweet and simple look.
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of 126Decorate Under the Stairs
Credit: Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
Make space for a mini tree to turn an under-stairs hangout nook into a special spot for kids to hang out, like this space from Emily Henderson Design.
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of 126Adorn a Kids’ Room
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Add a mini tree to your little one’s room to reinforce the holiday magic, like this girls’ room from Modern Glam that is decorated with a tiny tree adorned with ornaments that match the pink palette of the room.
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of 126Fill a Platter With Balls
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Dress up your off-duty dining table with a platter filled with shiny Christmas ball ornaments. Maison de Cinq chose a selection of metallic finishes, allowing some balls to spill onto the table for a casual feel.
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of 126Celebrate Your Idols
Credit: John McClain Design / Photo by Zeke Ruelas
Decorate your home bar by placing a Christmas ornament in the likeness of your favorite cultural icon under a glass cloche, like this kitschy ode to singer Dolly Parton from John McClain Design that strikes a lighthearted note.
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of 126Hang a Peg Rail Wreath
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Give an all-white farmhouse kitchen a festive feel by adding simple greens to vases, jars, and other receptacles that you already have on display. Liz Marie Blog hung a small wire hoop half-wreath decorated with pine branches and bells on a peg rail next to everyday items for a casual and effortless feel.
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of 126Hang an Upside Down Christmas Tree
Credit: John McClain Design / Photo by Zeke Ruelas
For an irreverent take on holiday decor, hang your Christmas tree upside from the ceiling. This modern mirrored kitchen from John McClain Design includes an upside down tree that anchors the breakfast table for a high glam take on the holidays.
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of 126Display a Collection
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Turn a holiday collection of anything from tableware to figurines into a special holiday display for an easy way to decorate with what you already have while enjoying your favorite holiday decorations. Inspired By Charm decorated a vintage glass-front wall cabinet with a stash of Christmas ribbon of various types to create a personal display with nostalgic vibes.
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of 126Decorate With Black
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In a black-and-white living room, keep things cohesive while adding texture and warmth using patterned ribbons, warm lights, and metallic touches, like this Christmas tree from Grey Hunt Interiors.
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of 126Decorate the Sideboard
Credit: Design by Courtney St. John Studio / Photo by Brent Bingham
Keep your holiday sideboard holiday-ready with a festive flower arrangement and a bowl of shiny (real or faux) red apples, like this space from Courtney St. John Studio.
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of 126Try a Skinny White Tree
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Decorate a kids’ room with a skinny tree decorated in fun colors, like this space from Casa Watkins Living that will bring the childhood holiday magic.
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of 126Source Vintage Tableware
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Source vintage tableware, china, and champagne coupes at thrift stores to add a timeless and elegant feel to your Christmas table. Lobster and Swan filled crystal stemware with peanuts for a lighthearted touch.
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of 126Pair Red and White
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Red and white are classic Christmas colors that adapt easily into a modern Christmas decor scheme. Craftberry Bush added bright red textiles and white decor accents that complement a tree decorated with red plaid ornaments for a modern traditional mix.
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of 126Decorate the Pool Shed
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Turn an off-season pool shed into a Christmas hideaway with simple decor touches like a tall tree decorated with nothing but lights, and tuck a faux fur throw onto the banquette for a cozy feel, like this space from Finding Silver Pennies.
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of 126Add a Bonus Basket Tree
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Place a mini tree in a basket, add some lights, and tuck it in an unsuspecting place like behind the sofa sidetable to add some surprise charm to a large space, like this Christmas living room from Casa Watkins Living.
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of 126Celebrate Scandi Style
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Create a soothing Scandi-style Christmas feel in the bedroom by pairing cool gray linens with white walls. Designer Annie Sloan decorated the nightstand with greens and lights and strung up a humble straw star for a note of whimsy.
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of 126Try a Mushroom Theme
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Get on the mushroom decor trend by decorating your tree with rustic chic woodland-themed decorations like these mushroom ornaments from Becca Interiors.
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of 126Stack Bells in a Bowl
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Keep it simple by filling a decorative bowl with bells and placing it on a side table, console, dresser, or as part of a larger centerpiece. Casa Watkins Living let some of the bells spill onto a wooden tray for a casual feel, and added a Santa snow globe and a vase of holiday flowers for a portable centerpiece.
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of 126Decorate the Back of a Door
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Dress up your hallway by hanging a generous bunch of greens and berries on the back of a door. Designer Annie Sloan tied a bunch of eucalyptus and berries with a ribbon to decorate a pink door edged with a painted green frame.
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of 126DIY Paper Star Garlands
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Decorate your Christmas tree on a shoestring budget by making handmade ornaments and DIY garlands. Inspired By Charm used old books and gold paper to create this paper star garland, using star punches in three sizes, then gluing the stars together and affixing them to a string. You could use old newspapers, magazines, sheet music, or anything else you have on hand for a personalized look.
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of 126Decorate Your Window Shade
Credit: Design by Courtney St. John Studio / Photo by Brent Bingham
Keep your counters clutter-free by decorating your window shade with a wide ribbon and a lightweight ornament like a paper snowflake or star, like this townhouse kitchen from Courtney St. John Studio.
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of 126Makeover the Window Box
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Spruce up your window boxes for Christmas by mixing real and faux greenery and touches of red berries and branches, like this pool house window box decked out for the holidays from Finding Silver Pennies.
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of 126Decorate the Piano
Credit: Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
Use the top of an upright piano as a blank canvas for a Christmas scene. Emily Henderson Design draped a lighted garland on top that spills down the sides, and embellished it with lighted Christmas tree and house-shaped votives, white flowers, and a few scattered ball ornaments.
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of 126Hang a Window Garland
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Drape your window with a simple garland for a subtle take on holiday decor, like this all-white bedroom from Bria Hammel Interiors.
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of 126Plant Your Christmas Tree in a Bucket
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Plant a mini tree in a galvanized bucket to give it a rustic feel, like this bonus tree at the base of a cozy fireplace decorated for Christmas from Maison de Cinq.
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of 126Upcycle Vintage Ornaments
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Upcycle vintage ornaments into a colorful DIY Christmas wreath like this multicolored example from Inspired By Charm.
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of 126Try Birchwood Candleholders
Credit: Design by Courtney St. John Studio / Photo by Brent Bingham
Add a rustic feel to your holiday decor with birchwood candle holders that will work in traditional, Scandi-style, or modern homes, like this simple mantel decor from Courtney St. John Studio.
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of 126Bedazzle the Coffee Table
Credit: John McClain Design / Photo by Zeke Ruelas
Turn your coffee table into a focal point with a holiday display. John McClain Design stacked coffee table books with shiny glass tree ornaments, greens, and fresh clementines that echo the midcentury modern Christmas palette of the living room.
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of 126Plant a Mini Tree Forest
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Create a maximalist mini forest by stacking your collection of mini trees in one place, like this off-duty dining table planted with a forest of Christmas trees in neutral colors from Homestead City Dwelling. Use stools, books, or other items to stack trees at varying heights to add interest to the display.
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of 126Decorate a Kids’ Dresser
Credit: Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
Decorate your kids’ room dresser with Christmas figurines, a mini tree, and a red stuffed animal trophy head on the wall above to add some colorful Christmas spirit that will make the season feel extra special, like this space from Emily Henderson Design.
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of 126Hang Stockings as Decor
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Hang stockings on a wall-mounted coat or hat rack to decorate the entryway, mudroom, or any other space, like these Scandi-style knit stockings from Becca Interiors.
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of 126Style the Kitchen Counter
Credit: Ursula Carmona of Home Made By Carmona
Decorate your kitchen counter using everyday items and holiday decor for an easy Christmas refresh. Blogger Ursula Carmona of Home Made By Carmona stacked gold-rimmed glass lanterns on a cake plate and filled them with mini pine cones and golden beeswax taper candles. Stacked plates and holiday glassware create a platform for scattered ornaments and baubles that spill onto the countertop for a casual feel.
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of 126Wrap Your Gifts in White
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Wrap all your gifts in all-white wrapping paper to give your tree an ethereal feel that will double as decor until Christmas day rolls around and it’s time to tear them open, like this space from Ajai Guyot.
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of 126Pair Red and Black
Credit: Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
Decorate a modern white-walled living room with shades of red and black for a contemporary feel, like this space from Emily Henderson Design.
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of 126Use Cool Silver Tones
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Choose cool silver tones to decorate a modern interior for Christmas. Lemon Leaf Home Interiors decorated this simple mantel with gray, black, and white stockings, a silver bead tassel garland, and natural greens.
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of 126Create Warm Reflections
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Fill glass lanterns or wide rim vases with pillar candles and place in front of windows to create a warm glow. S.U.S.A.P decorated in and around the lanterns with pine cones, dried orange slices, and ornaments to fill out the display.
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of 126Decorate the Mudroom
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Decorate your laundry room or mudroom (or combination mudroom laundry room) for Christmas with a few simple touches like this space from Thistlewood Farms that includes a holiday mail basket on the back door given a mini holiday makeover in shades of red and green.
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of 126Layer Neutral Garlands
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For a maximalist take on natural Christmas decor, layer your mantel with garlands. Homestead City Dwelling decorated this neutral-toned mantel with garlands made from greens and pine cones, bells, and dried orange slices.
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of 126Decorate a Floor Mirror
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Hang a wreath from the top of a large floor mirror to add a festive feel to your bedroom, living room, dining room, dressing room, or entryway. Brexton Cole Interiors complemented the simple wreath in this Christmas bedroom with a small decorated tree topped with a ribbon for an old-fashioned look.
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of 126Highlight the Ceiling
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Hang a green garland at ceiling height to add a surprising twist to your holiday decor and define space, like the seating area in this open plan living room dining room from M Starr Design.
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of 126Make Ice Votives
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If you live in a cold climate, decorate your front porch, steps, balcony, or outdoor table with your own decorative Christmas ice lanterns for a festive look that costs less than your favorite coffee drink. This simple DIY project from Lovely Indeed is molded with two sizes of empty tin cans and decorated with pine branches and winter berries to create a frozen votive with plenty of charm.
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of 126Choose Bronze Tones
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Think beyond silver and gold when choosing metallic touches for your Christmas decor. This tree from Homestead City Dwelling is anchored in a hammered bronze bucket and decorated with bronze ornaments for an earthy feel.
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of 126Fill a Bowl With Candles
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Fill a large wooden bowl with a mix of greens and pillar candles to create a simple, rustic Christmas display for a coffee table or centerpiece, like this family room from Maison de Cinq.
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of 126Make a Wallpaper Garland
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Turn leftover wallpaper into a decorative chain for the tree or to layer over a garland on the mantel. Inspired By Charm used spare wallpaper from a guest room renovation and backed it with colored kraft paper to create a playful nature-inspired garland.
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of 126Restyle Open Shelving
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Decorate your kitchen for the holidays by lining an open shelf with holly and filling some spare champagne coupes with tea candles, like this festive space from designer Annie Sloan.
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of 126Use Gray Tones
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Mix gray stockings and a bowl of silver ornaments to complement a rustic stone fireplace like this one from S.U.S.A.P.
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of 126Decorate the Sofa Table
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Add a Christmas vignette to your sofa table to spread the decor around your living room, like this vintage Santa and Mason jar candle in a farmhouse-style home from Liz Marie Blog.
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of 126Hang a Holiday Print
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An easy way to change things up for Christmas is to swap out existing wall decor for holiday-themed prints or artwork. Inspired By Charm created a holiday vignette by hanging a framed print with a favorite quote from the movie Elf on the wall above a small table decorated with tree ornaments and a set of plastic deer passed down from the grandparents for a personal touch.
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of 126Add Stocking Name Tags
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Add simple hand-written name tags to stockings to personalize them and make sure that everyone knows which is theirs, like this mantel from Homestead City Dwelling.
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of 126Use Colorful Candles on the Mantel
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If you usually fill your candlesticks with white candles, a simple change like swapping them for red or green will add an instant Christmas refresh to your mantel or tabletop. Fill out your mantel decor by lining up an odd-numbered collection of burgundy red candles in brass candlestick of varying heights, like this Christmas mantel from Casa Watkins Living.
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of 126Mix Pink and Gray
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Complement a pink and gray bedroom with matching Christmas decor from the reindeer throw pillow to the pink bedside tree ornaments for a cohesive look, like this Christmas bedroom from Lucky Plot 13.
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of 126Build a Faux Fire
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Keep the fire going all season by building a low-maintenance faux fire using a log pyramid decorated with LED string lights, like this space from S.U.S.A.P.
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of 126Tie Chairs With Bows
Credit: Design by Kibler & Kirch / Photo by Lucy Call
Tie chair backs with wide velvet bows to create an easy elegant feel, like this Christmas dining room from Kibler & Kirch.
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98
of 126Decorate Ceiling Beams
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Wrap your ceiling beams with greens to give your Christmas decor a boost, like this rustic kitchen from M Starr Design that is sprinkled with greens throughout for a festive feel.
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99
of 126Light the Christmas Tree With Candles
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Channel the Christmases of past eras by lighting your tree with real candles, like this cozy English country living room from Lobster and Swan (or use an LED candle for a safer option that won’t require constant surveillance).
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100
of 126Line the Steps With Plants
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Complement a staircase banister garland by lining the steps with a row of identical planters, like this light and bright Christmas entry from Craftberry Bush.
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101
of 126Fill a Vase With Berries
Credit: Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
A simple vase filled with tall red berry branches (real or faux) will instantly decorate a minimalist space or complement a more maximalist space that’s decorated from top to bottom, like this space from Emily Henderson Design.
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102
of 126Use Mirrors Strategically
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Place a mini tree in front of a mirror to make it seems twice its size while bouncing light around the room, like this dining room from Finding Lovely.
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103
of 126Set Up a Cocoa Cart
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Transform your bar cart into a hot drinks cart with everything you need for hot cocoa and a range of baked goods to make holiday entertaining festive and inviting, like this space from Inspired By Charm.
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of 126Edge With Garlands
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A simple way to decorate any room is to line the periphery with simple garlands, like this living room from Brexton Cole Interiors that is draped with identical faux garlands for a cohesive feel.
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105
of 126Pair White and Gold
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Craftberry Bush gave this living room a wintry Christmas feel by pairing white and gold decorations and ornaments mixed with fresh greens from the coffee table to the mantel.
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of 126Change Throw Pillow Covers
Credit: Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
One of the easiest ways to decorate for Christmas is to swap throw pillow covers on the sofa or bed. Choose velvet in shades of red or green or cover your pillow in an embroidered Christmas tree motif like this one from Emily Henderson Design.
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of 126Swap Out the Curtains
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Swap in a pair of holiday curtains to give your living room an instant Christmas makeover, like these red-and-white plaid curtains from Wild Rose Country Home.
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of 126Stud Oranges With Cloves
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Decorating your home with simple DIY projects made from natural materials is satisfying and cuts down on waste. The House That Lars Built made DIY pomanders—oranges studded with cloves—that smell like Christmas. Tie them up in satin ribbons to decorate your kitchen table or tree.
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of 126Hang a Boho-Style Stocking
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Complement a boho-style interior with a macrame stocking like this DIY project from A Beautiful Mess.
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110
of 126Create a Woodland Scene
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Create a warm, natural, entrance to your holiday home with a generous selection of greens. Mindy Gayer Design Co. hung a garland around the door frame, a wreath on the front door, and arranged a forest of mini trees in baskets on the front steps for a welcoming feel.
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of 126Make a Cardboard House
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Decorate a cardboard box with a white marker to create gingerbread-themed decor pieces that you can trot out every year. The House That Lars Built made these simple cardboard houses to use as gift boxes, but you can easily use them to decorate around the house. You’ll find plenty of sweet gingerbread decor for sale, too, if you want to add to your collection.
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of 126Display in a Glass Cloche
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Display lights, ornaments, seasonal fruit, and more in glass cloches to add elegance to a simple Christmas mantel like this one from Ursula Carmona of Home Made By Carmona.
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of 126Turn a Shelf Into a Mantel
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If you don’t have a fireplace mantel to decorate, hang some garlands and colorful stockings from a wall-mounted shelf to create a focal point, like this living room from Arbor & Co.
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of 126Try Modern Chair Swag
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Decorate modern dining chairs with a bright-colored satin ribbon and natural greens, like this festive kitchen from John McClain Design.
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115
of 126Drape a Dried Hops Garland
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Drape your fireplace mantel with a dried hops garland for a natural, dramatic look, like this fireplace from from Becca Interiors.
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116
of 126Break Out the Santa Mugs
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Display your collection of holiday tableware on a sideboard or open shelf, like this kitschy vintage-style Santa mug collection from Liz Marie Blog.
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of 126Try a Budget-Friendly Mantel
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Style your mantel with layered art or photos, greens, and a brass bell garland for a homey look, like this Christmas family room from blogger Ursula Carmona of Home Made By Carmona.
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of 126Decorate the Pass-Through
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Use Christmas as an opportunity to beautify otherwise nondescript spaces, like the pass-through wall cut-out between this kitchen and dining room from Home and Spirit that is draped in a garland that turns it into a holiday feature.
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119
of 126Use Votive Place Holders
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A set of mismatched house-shaped Christmas votives make a whimsical holiday table setting like this one from Bria Hammel Interiors.
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120
of 126Use Up Extra Ornaments
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Use up extra decorations by stringing colorful Christmas ball ornaments on a strand of ribbon and hanging them from a wall sconce, like this kitchen from Casa Watkins Living.
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121
of 126Decorate the Mantel Mirror
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If your fireplace mantel has a gilded mirror hanging above, use it as the base for easy and budget-friendly Christmas decor. Style it with greens and white flowers tied with gossamer ribbons and a bunch of candles in glass and gold-toned candleholders that will gleam in the mirror’s reflection.
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122
of 126Decorate the Outdoor Patio
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If you are planning to entertain outdoors this holiday season, dress up the porch or patio to make it feel extra festive. Mel Bean Interiors hung garlands around the door frames, scattered disco balls at the base of the fountain, and added a pillar candle encircled by a faux pine wreath to make the seating are more inviting.
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123
of 126Spruce Up the Kitchen Window
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Drape your kitchen window with a natural garland to add charm to a farmhouse kitchen that will make doing the dishes feel a little more festive, like this space from Finding Lovely.
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of 126Style the Tree With Flowers
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Style your Christmas tree with white faux flowers for a fresh and budget-friendly decor idea. Blogger Ursula Carmona of Home Made By Carmona chose large flowers to complement a small evergreen tree nestled in a big rustic pot.
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of 126Decorate With Bows
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Decorate your hallway Christmas tree and stairway with matching pink metal ribbons. Will Brown Interiors paired large bows with metallic pink ornaments for a bright take on holiday decor.
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of 126Use Traditional Colors
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Decorate with traditional shades of red, green, and gold for a classic look. Embroidered jewel-toned stockings and a vintage Santa will never go out of style.
