There's nothing quite like the festive season to bring out your inner entertainer. It's a time of year when we want to celebrate with friends and family, cook delicious meals and share heartfelt feelings of love, joy and togetherness.
To bring the festive spirit from your heart into your home, we've rounded up our top three décor trends for Christmas to make your home feel merry and warm.
TRADITIONAL RED, GREEN AND GOLD
With the festive season feeling slightly more normal than it has in recent years, it might be a great time to revisit the traditional. The timeless, classic combination of green, red and gold brings a sense of familiarity and nostalgia, easily evoking memories of Christmases past.
A tall, forest-green pine tree with gold, glittery tinsel, colourful baubles adorned with the names of family members, fairy lights and traditional ornaments like angels and stars that symbolise the nativity. Wrap gifts in solid-coloured paper with ribbon in contrasting colours for a clean, contemporary feel or take a classic approach by using vintage-style wrapping paper with a festive repeat pattern.
Finally, decorate the table with festive tableware, textured glassware, green and red candles, festive greenery and table ornaments. Don’t forget to hang a beautiful wreath on your front door for an all-out festive feeling.
MODERN MINIMALISM
If you prefer a chic, minimalist approach to the festive season with a touch of glam, forego the traditional excess and massive Christmas tree. Choose a 2D wall-mounted option that lights up, a geometric metal tree or foraged branches adorned with glitter, silver tinsel and glass baubles.
On the table, mix muted silver, gold or rose gold cutlery with beaded placemats, stemmed glassware, neutral tablecloths and white crockery. Add a centrepiece made of eucalyptus sprigs or metallic ornaments interspersed with white candles and fairy lights to add a touch of warmth.
Wrap gifts in gold, silver or rose gold wrapping paper with contrasting gold or silver ribbon, and stack them next to your minimalist Christmas tree.
A CONSCIOUS CHRISTMAS
A more eco-conscious way to celebrate is to select sustainable decorations made from materials like wood, paper and fabric that can be reused, repurposed or recycled at the close of the season.
Think foraged items like pinecones, branches, rosehip and leaves for tree and table décor, natural fabrics like cotton and linen for tablecloths and serviettes, and glass candle jars filled with soy or beeswax candles scented with cinnamon, nutmeg, frankincense or vanilla to add ambience and a festive scent to the space.
If you prefer to buy décor, plenty of companies also create reusable tree ornaments made from metals, wood, fabric or rope that will last years. Plants like poinsettia are considered Christmas flowers, symbolising goodwill and community spirit, which makes them a worthy addition to your eco-conscious Christmas table. If you’re all in and choose to go completely natural, opt for a live Christmas tree, which can be replanted in your garden or a cut one, which can be composted or recycled after.
Add a touch of your personality and follow our advice to keep your home on trend and filled with the festive spirit during the most wonderful time of the year.