The holidays are a wonderful time of year to get your home in tip-top shape and ready to welcome guests. But with so many different style trends out there, it can be hard to decide how you want to give thanks or deck the halls. Have no fear — we're here to help you put your personal stamp on the holidays and let your style shine through, whether you're going for extravagant or minimalist, traditional or modern. Read on for some inspiration!
If you're looking to go all out this holiday season:
• Try adding some luxe touches like velvet throw pillows, faux fur blankets, and gold accents.
• Candles of all shapes and sizes are always must-haves for creating the ambiance of your spaces, so stock up!
• Don't forget the greenery — fresh garland draped over your fireplace mantle or balcony railing will give your home that festive touch.
• Consider your light, inside and out. From dramatic spots to highlight your tree to twinkly string lights matching the bubbles in your prosecco, holiday lighting creates a dramatic and fun environment.
If you're a Thanksgiving and Christmas traditionalist:
• Decorate your mantle and table with folk-arty Pilgrim stuff.
• Use autumn hues that match the fallen leaves and your big turkey meal. Think pumpkin, ochre and cranberry.
• Go for classic red and green with some plaid patterns thrown in for good measure.
• Hang tartan blankets as wall tapestries or table runners.
• Place poinsettias around your home… yes, even the ones with glitter!
• Stringing up fairy lights wherever possible.
• And, of course, load up your big ol' Christmas tree with treasured ornaments, bows, tinsel and multicolored lights.
If understated, modern and chic is your style:
• Stick to a monochromatic and metallics in color scheme, especially for your lights and candles and lights in white, silver, and/or ivory. Think wintry neutrals…and don’t rule out black!
• Build table settings using solids and modern prints and use high-quality fabrics such as cotton, linen or velvet.
• Add subtle holiday touches by hanging boxwood wreaths on your doors or windows and decorating your tree (real or artificial) sparingly and uniformly.
• Geometric shapes, glass and sleek lines align with a modern aesthetic. Hanging star lanterns, mirrored trays, square barware and vases all add panache while maintaining a clean look.
Most important — your vision can be achieved on any budget. Think about the high-low concept we’ve shared in the past. There are gorgeous paper goods available, if laundering cloth napkins seems like a drag or you don’t have China. That vase from Home Goods can look just as glam as a Tiffany crystal one. Use the special things you have and supplement them with what’s accessible.
If you have an inspiration for your holiday look but still not quite sure how to pull it off? Think about us! We can help you plan, shop, and decorate for your special meal, party, or the whole season. There's no place like (your gorgeous) home for the holidays!
