5 Subtle Holiday Decorating Tips
We often hear from clients and shoppers that they want to decorate for the holidays but struggle to stick to a theme, or don’t want all the standard fare. They like their home as it is and just want to add holiday touches rather than a complete overhaul.
If this sounds like you, here are 5 subtle holiday decorating tips to get you in the spirit of the season:
Pine, spruce, fir, and cedar always do the trick at making your home feel festive.
1. Go for greenery – Faux or foraged greenery is the easiest way to make your home feel festive without all the color, glitz, or glam. Swap out vases in your home for spruce, pine, and cedar stems and feel the mood change. Add in pine cones, holly, and mistletoe for additional bowl filler or tucked in corners on shelves.
2. Swap your colors – An easy fix is just in the colors of your throw pillows, blankets, and even curtains. But it doesn’t have to be the traditional red and green if that isn’t your thing. Colors like deep wine, gold, pink, and rich brown can also feel festive and cozy without going overboard. Don’t forget to think about your bedding. Stop in store and see our Parachute swatches for a subtle bedding switch to carry you through the holidays.
3. Bring the texture – Don’t underestimate a texture change. In addition to colors, simply changing up the textures of your pillows or blankets can do the trick. Think chunky knits, soft faux furs, and even corduroy can make the soft spaces in your home feel festive.
Non-traditional Christmas colors can really make your home feel custom.
4. Set the mood – Real or faux, candles and lights are what really create the ambiance of the season. Think tapers in vintage brass holders, lanterns with battery powered candles you turn on with a remote, and strings of lights. Some of the most beautiful trees we’ve seen in recent years are simply decorated with lights and nothing else.
5. Add simple dressings – Don’t underestimate the power of simple touches throughout the home. Add a faux wreath over each window or tie some pretty velvet ribbon to the backs of your dining room chairs. Even a simple battery taper in each window can help your home feel festive from the outside without a ton of extra effort.
We don’t believe in pressuring people to over-decorate for the holidays if it’s not their thing or they simply don’t have time. But if you’re looking to add some simple touches, hopefully you can take some inspiration from this list. Stop in store and we can help you find the perfect items to create these subtle touches.