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Christmas is right around the corner and with it come trees and ribbons and ornaments and lights and … oh goodness, what are you supposed to do with it all? Don’t let stress over Christmas decorating make you lose the Christmas spirit. Here are 30 Christmas decorating ideas that will bring joy to your home this holiday season.
Even if you won’t be roasting chestnuts over an open fire, it doesn’t mean the space has to be neglected. Place some wrapped boxes (or suitcases, like in the picture) for a wonderfully festive display.
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Get the instructions here to create a truly unique and striking holiday piece.
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Cutting out snowflakes is no longer just for kids. Dangling a few large snowflakes above your table can be a chic and beautiful option.
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Buy a small Christmas tree for your kitchen island or hang wreaths from your cabinets.
Put your visitors in the Christmas mood by adding a bit of garland or Christmas lights to the headboard. You can even throw on a personalized stocking to make them feel right at home.
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Many people put garland around the outside, but why not add a bit of zest to the inside as well? Now you can remind people of the holiday spirit as they come and go!
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Whip up a few slipcovers to throw on pillows for your couches, chairs, etc. You can even add some to your mudroom like in the adorable example below!
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A simple way to add a bit of holiday whimsy to your window treatments.
9. Decorate your piano.
Drape some garland over the top of your piano or set up a Christmas village display and you have a Christmas-carol-ready instrument!
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Stick a star on top and place the pine cone into candle holders to create a lovely table centerpiece.
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Another easy way to display this year’s Christmas cards. All you have to do is tape them to the wall!
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As much as I like those pop-out chocolate cardboard calendars, there’s something fun about this display. Fill each bag with a special Christmas treat - your kids will love it!
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Use the architectural elements of your home to your decorating advantage.
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There’s nothing like a delicious, warm cup of hot chocolate around Christmas time. Find inspiration from this absolutely beautiful setup.
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15. Birch wood is a beautiful design element.
Touches of birch wood, like in this example, bring a woodsy, cabin-like feel to your Christmas decorations. Don’t you just want to curl up around the fireplace?
16. Decorate white ornaments as “snowmen” and use as a cute centerpiece.
Another easy craft that your kids will also enjoy.
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A super easy and cost-friendly option to spread a little Christmas cheer. You can use leftover boxes from your Christmas shopping.
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18. Find inspiration from your location.
Whether you are from the outback of Australia or the beaches of Florida, use your surroundings in your design. For example, this beautiful tree was inspired by the coast. |
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You can use whatever color or size of ornaments match your design.
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You can either knit some up on your own or purchase pre-made mini ones. Either way, you have a creative addition to your Christmas table.
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Super easy and super cute—this little addition will make both kids and adults smile.
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Mason jars are an adorable and cheap addition to your design. You can fill the bottom with Epsom salt to look like snow, like in this example.
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24. Bring Christmas spirit into your bathroom
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If you are in a smaller space, allergic to pine, or just want to try something different, consider a modern take (like this driftwood option) on your holiday tree.
For Christmas dinner, you can put your family members’ stockings on their respective chairs. Or, consider putting them on your entryway staircase. The options are endless!
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A simple and affordable way to put a “holiday spin” on items that are already sitting around your home.
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Holiday decorating isn’t restricted to just red and green. Try out different color schemes that are still festive but refreshingly unique.
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You can use put candles inside or (as shown below) fill them with ornaments and lights for extra holiday spirit.
Please share your Christmas Decorating Ideas with photo in the comment below or on my social media.
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