If you're just getting started, deciding on Christmas living room decor ideas can seem daunting. After all, with so much to do during this season of joy and goodwill, it's easy to become overwhelmed. However, if you plan ahead of time, putting up the decorations can be a fun activity in which you can (and should) involve your entire family!
To make this task easier, we enlisted the help of top designers and brands to compile a list of things that would make great Christmas decorating ideas. Take a look at these, make a shopping list, and prepare to welcome home good, memorable times.
CHRISTMAS LIVING ROOM DECOR IDEAS
Christmas, as a season of festivities, fun, and celebration, is the ideal time to go all-out with beautiful decorations that extend far beyond the tree. Christmas is a time to let your inner maximalist shine, from a decadent fireplace display with festive foliage to fairy lights and candles strewn about the room.
1. LAYER THE LIVING ROOM WITH DECORATIONS AND BLANKETS
This is the season for hot chocolate, snuggling under blankets, and reading by the fire. Cozy up your Christmas living room decor and layer your space with throws, cushions, and all things warm and tranquil to enjoy the chilly season and make your celebrations fun.
Use textures such as wool and fur alongside kilim fabrics; rich autumnal and wintery colors serve as a foundation for my Christmas decorations, with a new 'theme' thrown on top each year.'
2. CHOOSE FLOWERS AND FOLIAGE THAT WILL LAST SEASONS
Another item to include on your Christmas shopping list is foliage. Choose a vase that complements the Christmas colors and theme you've chosen for your home. Having the same theme run throughout your home and onto the table will add a tasteful touch for your family and guests. '\s' The next step would be to forage or source foliage that will last throughout the seasons to serve as the foundation for your entire arrangement. English pine, holly, twigs, winter eucalyptus... anything that will dry nicely and add a festive scent. Once you've established a base of foliage, simply add flowers to suit and replace as they wilt. Amaryllis, Hydrangea, or winter berries are the best choices for long-lasting flowers. Small baubles and dried fruits can be added for texture.
I always recommend using a variety of small vases to add different heights and dimensions to the coffee table. Finally, I'd recommend layering antique candlesticks, loose pinecones, cinnamon sticks, and tea lights between the arrangements.
3. BRING IN VIVID CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATIONS
Don't be afraid to embrace color if it's your thing. Be daring and express your inner Christmas artist by decorating your tree with brightly colored baubles or dressing your mantelpiece with vibrantly colored pampas grass. Prepare for some Christmas crafts by stringing lights on your tree.
Don't be afraid to add a glamorous touch to your free with jewel shades of emerald, indigo, and fuchsia.
4. PACK YOUR TREE WITH PERSONALITY
Use your Christmas decorations to express yourself and create a sense of warmth and comfort; ultimately, it's about what themes and ideas make you happy. Don't just follow trends or traditions because you feel obligated to. '
Give the Christmas fireplace decor and the tree some extra love for an effervescent festive decor by adding eclectic decorations around it that you've collected over the years.
5. INDULGE IN MERRY MANTELSCAPING
When it comes to Christmas stair decor ideas, we talk a lot about foliage, but it can also be used to great effect here. The popular mantelscaping trend provides an excellent opportunity to experiment with Christmas decorating. ' Attach evergreen foliage to the mantel to hang decorations and baubles. To create a considered yet eclectic festive look, stagger the hanging heights and mix matte and shiny finishes.
If you want a more natural, minimalist Christmas decor look, create a beautiful display with fresh foliage and flowers, and extend the decor to the window sills of your living room for a Christmas window for passers-by to enjoy.
6. SPRINKLE UNIQUE BAUBLES AROUND THE ROOM
Baubles aren't just for Christmas trees; they're also a simple way to add more festive touches around the house. These would also make great Christmas door decorations!
Beautiful baubles from your collection can also be hung from cabinet door handles, as well as table and floor lamps. A quirky eye-catcher is made up of unique ornaments hung with varying lengths of velvet ribbons.
For a crafty twist, forage a large branch or use a length of painted wood and decorate with fairy lights, ribbons, and decorations. 'This can be hung on walls, ceilings, or doors for a unique Christmas decoration in the home.'
7. BLING OUT YOUR BAR CART
A vintage-inspired cart is the ideal place to store your favorite beverages and Christmas snacks, as well as a lovely home bar idea. But what should you put on it to make it look nice?' Retro coupe glasses and stemless glasses are ideal for serving not only drinks but also their accompaniments, and their gold rims add a touch of glitz to your holiday decor.
To create a truly festive scene, add foliage, a mini Christmas tree, and mini baubles or presents to the display.
8. DRESS UP YOUR STORAGE NOOKS
Festive decoration ideas should not be limited to the tree; try dressing up the shelves and cabinets to create a curated and cozy scene for your Christmas bedroom decor or living room decor.
Concentrate on the style points you've already established. Christmas table decorations, paper stars, and festive faux foliage placed among books, vases, plants, and personal treasures help to set the tone for the season's magic.
9. GO TRADITIONAL WITH A MAXIMALIST TWIST
A classic red and green color palette and traditional Christmas styling are oh-so-comforting. And when better to indulge in interior design excess than at Christmas?
Gather your outdoor Christmas lighting ideas for the perfect festive atmosphere. 'Try mixing in contrasting prints such as polka dots, stripes, animal print, florals, or gingham for the interiors.' When combining different patterns, it's best not to have too many tones at play, so stick to a palette of three or four tones. 'A touch of gleaming gold provides the ideal contrast to all things crimson and emerald.'
'Christmas is a time to embrace this welcoming, joyful trend.' From fringed table lamps to fabric, tassel-trimmed pendant lights, richly adorned cushions, statement furniture, and exuberant wallpapers, we opt for jubilantly dressed Christmas trees, bold and eclectic patterns, embroidered textiles, and layered styling; each working together to bring warmth, joy, and a welcoming setting for entertaining and celebrating.'
Consider adding an abundance of cushions, a richly patterned lampshade, and a beautifully decorated tree for a burst of maximalist style that's easy to change after the holiday season for those who prefer a more pared-back mood.
HOW TO DECORATE A SMALL LIVING ROOM FOR CHRISTMAS
You don't have to sacrifice style just because you live in a small house.
Why not try a smaller tabletop tree on a sideboard or console table, or adorn a mantelpiece or around a mirror with a full pine garland? You can add lights and wire in your favorite ornaments to create a warm, inviting glow. If you don't have a mantelpiece, bringing in a foraged branch and suspending it against the wall in the area where you'd normally find a Christmas fireplace is a good way to create a focal point.' You can then wrap your stockings around the greenery, lights, and berries.
And, before you get one, make sure you understand everything there is to know about Christmas tree care. 'Be sure to get a tree that is proportional to the space it will be in.'
WHERE SHOULD I PUT MY CHRISTMAS TREE IN THE LIVING ROOM?
'We tend to place a Christmas tree carefully to one side in a sitting room, making sure it is tastefully and beautifully decorated so that its status as an eye-catching seasonal feature is not jeopardized.' This positioning helps to keep a room functional throughout the holiday season.'
A popular option is to place your Christmas tree in a window recess.
In front of the window is best for front-facing living rooms, signaling festive ambiance to the world beyond.
For smaller spaces, tuck a slimline tree into a corner of the room to maximize living space for entertaining family and friends.'
Alternatively, the tree can be placed in a corner, ideally near a window, to capture the reflection and glow of twinkling lights and to spread cheer to passers-by.
