Holidays & Parties
5 Festive Design Ideas To Spruce Up Your Holiday Decor
Meri Meri
Holidays & Parties
5 Festive Design Ideas To Spruce Up Your Holiday Decor
It can be tempting to default to the usual holiday decor, but it’s so much more fun to unwrap something new. Here are five key looks that pique interest this season and pump up the festive pleasure with stylish aplomb. Which one will best dress your home in holiday style?
1. Plum & Pine
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The regal richness of purply plum transforms any space into a holiday haven. Plum is a luxurious shade to implement, and it comes to life when balanced with the rustic simplicity of green. Dramatic shades of purple, like mulberry and grape, work in tandem with traditional green – that classic holiday favourite – for a style that’s both sophisticated and welcoming. So, perk up the pine tree with plum-hued baubles and ribbons, then extend the lavish look to table settings, wreaths, the mantel, even gift wrapping. Try pairing an evergreen table runner with aubergine candles for a knock-out punch or hang grape-hued stockings at the mantel. Should you wish to dial up the opulent effect, feel free to sprinkle in some gold accents.
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2. Midnight Blues
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These deep blues are classics for a reason. They’re timeless, rich, sophisticated, and they deftly integrate a bit of drama into any holiday decor scheme. It’s a bold palette that also delights with versatility, from lush cobalt ribbons to sapphire ornaments to royal blue dishware. Make these blues pop even more with twinkling lights, and consider layering in some metallic complements – silver and gold are perfect pairings and their sheen nicely plays up the luxurious depths of this dark shade. Cobalt blue paired with white is often associated with ginger jars, and we think that’s related to an upcoming micro-trend of chinoiserie this holiday season.
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3. Candy Cane
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This classic striped aesthetic is proof that sweet can also be stylish. Red and white combinations remain a traditional favourite, but this season welcomes fresh takes on the original go-to. Different colours can pair with white – from more muted shades to bolder hues – and varying sizes of stripes offer graphic alternatives. While candy canes will always have a place on the tree, the options for implementing festive stripes abound. Expect to see stripes on everything from giftwrap and table linens to stockings and even festive attire. The best part? This uplifting pattern creates visual interest, whether it’s presented in a sweet, childlike way or with more grown-up sophisticated stripes.
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4. Rustic Charm
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There’s something so appealing about a country Christmas, the idea of a snowy homestead that beckons with glittering lights and all the hallmarks of nostalgia: hand-stitched quilts, embroidered cushions, simple garlands, and more. The mood is pared back but still wonderfully festive thanks to an abundance of natural accents. Dried flowers, sweet folded-paper stars and fragrant pinecones are key players that amp up the sense of simplicity while imparting a bit of vintage flair. The palette relies on nature – think soft greens, organic brown tones, cloudy greys. These hues come to life and are easily dressed up with metallic accessories and muted copper, which feels especially country-like and heartfelt.
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5. Noel Noir
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Some of the best styles buck the trends, and this style is one of them. How interesting it is to move away from conventional holiday tones and embrace an edgy alternative. Moody blacks, charcoal greys, and deep, dark greens define this sophisticated look. Its origins vary – Dickens’ Scrooge meets Burton’s Beetlejuice – but its impact is undeniably fun and directional. Mix in a bit of white to play up the contemporary effect or factor in some rich golden accents to highlight the gutsy lavishness. Either way, this brooding colour scheme cranks up the unconventional in style.
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Festive alternatives to Christmas trees
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