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35+ Best Christmas Living Room Decor Ideas
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Clever Foraging
Mary Ellen Becker
Who says robin’s-egg blue is only fit for springtime decor? Take a cue from Mary Ellen Becker’s charming living room mantel arrangement and get creative with the greenery available to you. “Look closely at the most striking Christmas displays and you’ll often find simple, organic elements used en masse to create a grand statement,” says Ellen Becker. “Look in your fridge for the oranges, the pears. Check your backyard for an evergreen and snip a few branches.”
For this arrangement Ellen Becker used fresh fruit, flowers from her local grocery store, fresh cedar from the nursery, and boxwood boughs from her own backyard. She mixed in vintage finds and a few store-bought ornaments to bring texture and sparkle. And finally, a nice layered bow can tie in a bold accent color. “I added bows made of Schumacher fabric, happily left over from a reupholstery project earlier in the year,” Ellen Becker adds.
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A Curated Collection
Josh Young Design House
Leave it to Josh Yöung to transform his sophisticated living room into a wistful holiday wonderland. Here, the vintage ornaments prove that traditional holiday color schemes can be added across a lifetime. “I've been collecting vintage ornaments for many, many years,” Yöung says. “I love the nostalgic quality that they add to our tree, and the actual process of collecting and finding them is so much fun.”
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Keep It Playful
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Modern Day Moguls’ Michelle Robinson is here to remind us that there are many colors in the crayon box and the holidays can be fun-loving and traditional. “As someone who prefers a more minimalist style year-round, I allow myself to be a bit more adventurous during holidays,” Robinson says.
“I love to play up colors and incorporate nontraditional elements like pinks and oranges to put my own spin on things.”
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Rustic Revelry
Nadine Stay
Hone in on those earthy textures while incorporating touches of metallic accents for a pastoral twist that is minimalist, stripped-down, and peaceful—while still feeling contemporary. In Nadine Stay’s Kinfolk-esque home, gold continues in the tray rim, brass candlesticks, and delicate frame. “I love to bring out my warm golden accents during the holiday season,” she says. “Pair that with mountain scene artwork and a vase with greenery, because nothing says ‘holiday’ better than a bundle of evergreen stems.”
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Flamboyant Festivities
Michael Sinclair
Draw on the past in the same vein as Frieda Gormley and Javvy M Royle’s London Fields townhouse.
The duo behind House of Hackney likes to go minimal on the Christmas decorations, in favor of the year-long flamboyant maximalism that makes this living room so wonderfully exuberant. Here, festivities center around the midsized tree. which plays well with the dark wood and green wallpaper accents. The brand’s signature pillows make a fun tree “skirt.”
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Retro Radiance
Jenny James
Suburban Pop’s Jenny James approaches holiday decor the same way she approaches everyday design: “Keep it minimal, keep it colorful, and bring on the vintage!” she says. “Bold color feels festive, but to keep it from overwhelming a room I go for pops of punchy color and stick to a tight color scheme that works with my existing spaces (usually heavy on the orange no matter the holiday!).”
Her simply decorated vintage aluminum tree adds instant sparkle and retro cheer to the room without adding visual clutter.
“That’s important to me during the hectic holiday season,” she adds.
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Kitschy Cute
Ariel Garneau
These adorable little ceramic trees—an ongoing collection of PBQfortwo’s Ariel Garneau—are the stuff of vintage dreams. Not only are they uniquely festive, but they’re a master class in tailoring your holiday decor for your current design style. But also they’re just so cute.
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Metallic Moment
Yesi Flores
Have you opted for a neutral living room with metallic accents? Take notes from the traditional living room of Fashionable Hostess’s Amanda Saiontz Gluck and amp up your existing neutral scheme with a shiny assemblage of gold ornaments and decor. "Talk about Holiday decor that really sparkles!!" says Saiontz Gluck. "This gold tinsel tree (from Martha Stewart collection) decorated in gold and metallic ornaments is such a gorgeous way to greet guests in our foyer.
" Hot tip: Come holiday time, trade in the cocktail table art books for a bunch of miniature Christmas trees and textured figurines for added visual intrigue.
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Kris Kringle Gets Groovy
Kelly Golightly
Holiday decorating should reflect your personal taste, preferred color palette, and locale, says Kelly Golightly. “For me that’s Palm Springs: poppy cheerful and bright pastels that mimic the iconic Palm Springs doors (pink! aqua! yellow! green!) and sparkle— always sparkle,” she insists. “Because nothing says Palm Springs holidays like pink nutcrackers, peacock chairs, and gold disco balls!”
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Kumquat Spot
Helen Norman
Sometimes less is more, like this Andrew Howard–designed Low Country home. This magnolia, kumquat, and pine cone garland on the mantle offers subtle yet festive pops that contrast tastefully against the otherwise monochrome room—and can last well into the new year.
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Purple Panache
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Draw inspiration from the Identité Collective’s Anastasia Casey and go for a more unexpected interpretation of a holiday color palette. “Over the past year or two, I’ve noticed shades of dusty purple taking over the interior design scene, and I knew it would translate beautifully into our holiday decorating,” Casey says. “From velvet ribbons to pillow covers to a cozy throw blanket styled over our sofa, I chose to incorporate moments of muted mauve and berry while also adding balance with natural elements like fresh greenery, dried citrus slices, and lots of earth tones.” Our favorite detail? The brass sets of bells and lanterns, which offset the muted purple perfectly.
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Starry-Eyed
Justin Jordan
Few things are more fun than a dedicated design theme—and Bethany Adams’s latest decor project is a standout example.
The statement starburst light fixture is echoed throughout the room with the illuminated stars on the mantel and even the subtle star motifs on the pillowcase. “When decorating for the holidays, I like to play off the permanent elements of the room—in this case the fabulous starburst light fixture, burgundy silk draperies, and brass accents,” Adams says. “Repeating colors, textures, and motifs keeps the festive decor from feeling too over the top.”
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Arboreal Accents
Douglas Friedman
Ken Fulk’s cozy Montana guesthouse is proof that there can never be too much garland. While you might not have a two-story open ceiling or be surrounded by evergreen trees, a basket filled with real branches and fresh pine cones brings the charm of winter woods indoors.
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Two Is Better Than One
Kylie Fitts
Of course, all eyes will be on your tree for Christmas, but bringing attention to your windows with a simple hanging wreath can create added dimension.
Consider repetition an easy, low-maintenance way to make a statement. In this living room from Havenly, the dual wreaths complement the matching cocktail and side tables.
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Public Display
Josh Yöung Design House
Who knew taking backstage would really put you in the limelight? In this white dream of a living room in Washington, D.C., Josh Yöung placed a grand tree in a window-lined alcove behind a fluffy white sofa. While it commands the living room, it also draws attention from passersby who can’t resist taking pictures of the outside of his redbrick home, where the tree is visible through the double-paned window. Macy’s, step aside. There’s a new window display in town.
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Pattern Play
Kylie Fitts
Contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to cover your home in snowflakes and mini Santas for it to feel festive.
Havenly strikes a balance between stylish and seasonal with a mix of buffalo plaid and Fair Isle patterns.
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Orange Opulence
Josh Yöung
Another grand idea from: Josh Yöung. The artist and designer isn’t afraid to go beyond the red-and-green color scheme with orange ornamentation that complements the green hues and brightens up traditional metallic tones. An animal print accessory always adds a touch of on-trend texture. Rawr.
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A Marvelous Mantel
Janis Nicolay
Interior designer Gillian Segal made a statement by dressing up her fireplace to give Santa a warm welcome. While the larger-than-life assortment commands plenty of attention, its cool, neutral palette keeps it from feeling over-the-top.
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A Coastal Christmas
David Tsay Photography
Remember that decorating for the holidays does not require sacrificing your design aesthetic.
Waterleaf Interiors’s Jill Johnson gave this living room a coastal edge by adorning the bar nook with garland and a silver wreath.
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Accessorize With Ornaments
Bunny Williams
According to Bunny Williams, ornaments don’t have to be confined to your Christmas tree. The interior designer gave her living room some extra holiday cheer by strategically placing these festive baubles along her mantel.
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Subtle Style
Serena and Lily
You don’t need to cover your entire living space in decorations. The strategically placed garland in this shot from Serena & Lily draws the eye upward and offers just the right touch of holiday magic.
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Au Naturel
Kylie Fitts
Want to bring the winter wonderland indoors? Take a cue from Havenly and add natural elements to your tree like pinecones and snow dust.
This is one setup that deserves Mother Nature’s seal of approval.
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Color Me Happy
Jennifer Griffin
Why settle for just green and red when you can use every color of the rainbow? Jennifer Griffin of Dimples and Tangles exudes a bold sense of style with a bunch of vibrant hues. From the the bright miniature Christmas trees to the Technicolor garland, this setup proves there’s no such thing as too much color.
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Blue Christmas
Monika Hibbs
Or if you prefer to make a statement with one color, try cooler blues. As this room from Monika Hibbs proves, a touch of teal can be a refreshing alternative to the traditional Christmas palette.
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Windows That Wow
Kristi Haight/Chatfield Court
As this living room from Chatfield Court proves, there’s more to Christmas decor than dressing up your mantel.
Here, blogger Kristi Haight adorned each window with a lush wreath. The result? Christmas decorations that are elegant and unexpected.
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Add an Arrangement
Heath Ceramics
Small personal touches have the power to transform an entire room. The Heath Ceramics decorations in this vignette are sophisticated and add plenty of personality.
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Elevated Neutrals
Kacey Gilpin
This living room is grounded in timeless neutrals, which are perfect for layering Christmas decor. From hurricanes that are filled with silver ornaments and topped with white floral arrangements to the mantel that's dressed in stockings and white garland, there's so much to love about this festive living room. Design by Mel Bean Interiors and architecture by Bailey Austin Design.
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Symmetrical Beauty
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Symmetry is a go-to decorating trick for top designers.
Make this design principle work for you this holiday season by dressing your windows up with a trio of an eye-catching wreath design.
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Dress Up the Mantel
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Spending time with family and friends by the fireplace is what the holidays are all about. Since all eyes will be on it for Christmas, dress up your mantel with everything from garland to red candlesticks. Just don't forget to incorporate some of your favorite accessories as well. In this living room, a clock and a glass hurricane add charm to the mantel.
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Embrace Green
Douglas Friedman
The combination of a large wreath and lush garland add visual interest to these living room windows.
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Cross-Seasonal
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Whether you lack the weather for a white Christmas or simply love that summer look, there are ways to achieve a sunshine-inspired room that is also festive.
The grassy green wreaths, bare garland, and white candle holders in this room are Christmas-appropriate with summery undertones.
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Go Romantic with Red
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This living room features sultry red accents that embrace a holiday palette while exuding a romantic vibe. This holiday, try a Christmas color scheme with non-traditional decor, like warm throw pillows and red roses.
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Mantel-less Stockings
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Your home may lack a mantel, but that shouldn’t mean stockings are a no-go this year. This modern living room features Christmas stockings hung from hooks, which not only solves a common holiday crisis, but also serves as cute wall decor.
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Festive Furniture
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The holidays are the perfect excuse to make use of vintage furniture that's been tucked away in your attic.
An antique rocking chair reminds us of the nights we stayed up listening to Christmas stories, cozied up by the fire with a mug of hot cocoa.
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The Minimalist Look
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To maintain the simplicity of a minimalist home, opting for simple, geometric decor is a no-brainer. The white metal tree, graphic pillows, and triangular table accents are understatedly festive.
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Monochromatic Details
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This bright and airy living room is made festive with complementary holiday decor, including white pillar candles, simple metallic ornaments, and earthy wrapped presents.
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42 Stylish and Cozy Christmas Living Room Decor Ideas
Kim Cornelison
Let's face it: Christmas decorating can feel routine.
Every year, you might settle for the same Christmas tree theme, garland (check out our hanging hacks, by the way) and your run-of-the-mill assortment of stockings. However, this year, push yourself to think a bit outside of the box. Amp up your Christmas living room decor with merry ideas that speak to your personal style and show off your home's best features. There's room to transform everything from your living room sofa to your bookshelves.
Ready to get your living room holiday-ready in time for your celebration? Click through for a slew of decorating ideas for stylish living rooms with and without fireplaces, cozy layouts that are designed with family time in mind and even pointers on how to weave in vintage finds you've collected over the years. Wherever your design sensibilities, you're bound to discover a Christmas living room decor style for you.
Michael Partenio
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Mantel Sign
Bring on the holiday cheer with an oversized sign that captures the spirit of the season.
SHOP HOLIDAY SIGN
Eric Piasecki
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Window Garland
Your Christmas tree might be all set, but don't miss the opportunity to decorate your windows too. All it takes is framing them with lush garland to complete your Christmas living room decor.
Michel Arnaud
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Festive Pinecones
Looking for a no-fuss way to upgrade a basic cabinet in your living room? Set an assortment of pinecones in a stylish bin for a festive look.
SHOP PINECONES
Erika LaPresto/Studio D
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Gifts for the Mantel
Stacks of wrapped Christmas gifts shouldn't just be reserved for under the tree. Place your favorites on your mantel for an instant living room upgrade.
Courtesy of Modsy
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Wreaths Galore
Why settle for just one holiday wreath when you can have four? Just be sure to mix sizes and styles for visual appeal.
SHOP WREATHS
Alex Hayden
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Elegant Neutrals
A neutral living room doesn't have to be boring.
Make yours shine for the holiday season with a flocked tree that's covered in metallic ornaments and garland. Don't forget the twinkling lights!
Country Living
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Galvanized Tree Bucket
Turn a simple Christmas tree into a conversation starter with a galvanized bucket. It's an easy way to give your space a farmhouse flair.
SHOP BUCKET
Country Living
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DIY Look
Store-bought decor isn't your only option when it comes to crafting a Christmas living room. Fill vases with DIY paper flowers (stick to red and white), then use string to display your favorite holiday cards on your mantel.
SHOP HOLIDAY CARDS
Kim Cornelison
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Doses of Red
Whether it's enhancing a drab sofa with red checkered pillows and throws or finally putting your red teapot to use, commit to playing up one accent color.
Virginia Macdonald
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Citrus Garland
If you've had enough of predictable Christmas decorations, it's time to shake things up a bit.
Try bringing attention — and more charm — to your mantel with dried citrus garland.
SHOP DRIED CITRUS
Erika Lapresto/Studio D
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DIY Advent Calendar
Get in on the advent calendar craze with your own DIY version, including holiday trinkets and paper tags.
SHOP PAPER TAGS
Mike Garten
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Gift Wrap Books
Turn your basic bookshelf into a statement holiday display by wrapping stacks of books in graphic paper.
Seth Smoot
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Decorated Boughs
Don't fret if you don't have any space for a Christmas tree. Simply place decorated pine, fir, or spruce branches in oversized clear jars and rest them on your living room mantel or bookshelf.
SHOP FIR BOUGHS
Mike Garten
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A Makeshift Fireplace
In lieu of a traditional fireplace, you can easily hang a cloth mural along with colorful stockings that embody the spirit of the holiday season.
SHOP CHRISTMAS STOCKING
Michael Partenio
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Festive Candleholders
Elevate the glass candleholders you have lying around the house with ornate ribbon and eye-catching buttons.
SHOP GLASS HURRICANES
204 Park
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Hang Eucalyptus
When it comes to decorating with eucalyptus, the possibilities are endless, but our favorite way is to drape a bunch along the side of a round mirror.
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Savvy Southern Style
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Coffee Table Display
Your kids will get a kick out of this snowy display, featuring Santa and reindeer on a bed of fake snow.
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Annie Schlechter
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Pops of Plaid
Add cozy accents to your space with plaid stockings and throw pillows. A luxurious garland and floral arrangement completes the look.
SHOP PLAID STOCKINGS
RELATED: Christmas Mantel Ideas for a Holly, Jolly House
Mike Garten
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Hang a Starry Sky
Create a three-dimensional gallery wall by hanging a mix of paper, metal, and wood stars in various sizes and designs along a window frame with twine.
SHOP STARS
Mike Garten; Sian Richards
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Ornament Overload
String any extra Christmas tree ornaments along the mantel for an unexpected garland. You can also place them in bowls on end tables around the room.
Seth Smooth
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Fake a Mantel
Who says you need an actual mantel to dress up your space? Instead, place a garland where the mantel would be using Command hooks. Then, light the fireplace below with lanterns filled with LED twinkle lights.
Cuter Tudor
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Christmas Chalkboard Living Room
You don't have to put the chalkboards away once back-to-school is over. The wreaths and banner take this chalkboard to a whole new (holiday) level, and the erased chalk makes it look like snow.
See more at Cuter Tudor »
RELATED: Christmas Wreath Ideas to Add Festive Cheer to Your Front Door
Janelle Trinette
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Cozy Christmas Living Room
Keep that farmhouse feel through the holidays with a rustic sign, some snowflake ornaments, and a coffee table topper that makes a statement.
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Dream Green DIY
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A Mid-Century Modern Living Room
Try a non-traditional color palette, like this one of rust and gold, then add a few fun elements, like a ceramic tree and a wreath, to put a holiday spin on it.
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A Pretty Life in the Suburbs
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Classic Christmas Living Room
Quirky features — the ice-skate stockings or the Santa pillow — are the perfect complement to the more traditional elements in this living room.
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A Fresh Squeezed Life
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Bold Color Living Room
You can take a step away from the traditional colors and still feel festive. This living room uses black and bright green, topped off with a white tree, gingham patterns and a decorated ladder.
See more at A Fresh Squeezed Life »
Just a Girl and Her Blog
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Aqua Living Room
Why should green get all the glory come Christmas? Sub in aqua decor — pillows, trees, frames, garlands — for a slight variation on the standard.
Aqua goes great with red!
See more at Just a Girl and Her Blog »
Making it in the Mountains
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Warm and White Living Room
The wall art, the white stockings, and the candles on the coffee table — not to mention the tree itself—all add to the warm, winter feeling in this family room.
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Houseologie
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Artsy Living Room
Sometimes, all it takes is one piece of word art (an engineer print!) to tie together your holiday decor and make a room feel complete.
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At Home with Ashley
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Pretty in Pink Living Room
This DIY bookshelf gets a merry makeover with a “Let it Snow” banner and lots of festive touches, from bottle brush trees to mini homes.
See more at At Home with Ashley »
Scandinavian Christmas living room decor ideas
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For example, a small kitchen
Scandinavian Christmas decor is characterized by its understated yet festive appearance.
As a rule, a tall tree is taken as the basis. Minimal decorations such as simple evergreen garlands, white or beige decorations, and simple lighting such as candles set the mood for Christmas.
- In the living room above, the focus is on decorating the fireplace with a eucalyptus garland intertwined with electric lights.
- The black and white Christmas palette is diluted with electric garlands and Christmas balls, so the decor looks solemn.
- Candlesticks in the form of houses, electric garlands of various configurations, an abundance of candles create a romantic mood. And in combination with fur capes, it looks warm and cozy.
- The abundance of Christmas trees in the living room create a New Year's atmosphere, and a staircase made of birch branches hints at unity with nature. Black and white colors in the spirit of the Scandinavians.
- Simple and tasteful - a Christmas tree in a galvanized bucket has become the main subject of the New Year's interior of the living room.
- A pair of Christmas trees on the coffee tables, decorated with balls, set the Christmas mood in the living room, with a large white sofa. The greenery of the trees has become a color spot in a monochrome interior.
- Filling a room with magic is easy if you use large paper stars. Such crafts can be fixed on long laces at different heights. Posts on the walls enliven the interior.
- Lovely Christmas compositions subtly push you into the festive mood. A small Christmas tree in a flower pot, a wreath on a carved bench, a Christmas composition on the bedside table, candles fill the room with a holiday.
- Instead of a traditional curtain - an abundance of stars. A non-trivial solution for a festive decor that complements the main beauty of the Christmas tree.
- The interweaving of black and white can be not only strict, but also festive. It is enough to choose themed lamps, textiles, accessories and the New Year's fairy tale will come true.
- Every Scandinavian house has a fireplace. It is easy to beat it so that the Christmas interior shines in all its glory. A cord with a lamp was thrown onto a birch branch - creative and unusual.
- Minimalist Scandinavian Christmas decor - a large Christmas tree complete with gift boxes became the main decoration. A composition of candles was placed on a contrasting black coffee table.
- A bright, festive interior was created with a garland of orange slices and faux fur.
- Christmas fireplace decor creates a cozy atmosphere - a garland over the fireplace lid, Santa's socks and a knitted pouffe.
- Want something different? A spruce wreath chandelier will decorate the living room and set the New Year's atmosphere.
- Cotton branches are perfect for Christmas decor.
- A live Christmas tree wreath will decorate your closet and fill your living room with a unique aroma.
- Natural materials are always appreciated in interior solutions. A large wicker basket, a jute rug are elegantly combined with a white sofa and an original table. A Christmas wreath decorated with candles reminds of the holidays.
- Modern fireplace decorated with a garland and decorated with big stars.
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Bachelorette before Christmas. Garden Christmas Lounge is not just a beautiful place, it is a magical place. Joy and delight, touchingness and creativity live here, a feeling of wonderful holidays lives here. Any meeting in the Garden's Christmas drawing room becomes a sincere, joyful and cordial date. But this meeting was really special. The Botanical Garden of the TV State University and the Renome magazine invited famous, beautiful, bright ladies to a pre-Christmas meeting - a real bachelorette party in the Christmas Lounge. This meeting became a kind of "premier". After all, wonderful ladies did not just come to admire the festive decoration of the Christmas living room. It was a warm meeting with conversations, needlework and refreshments. Writer and journalist Nina Metlina, artist Dina Valberg, Chief Physician of the Tver Region Center for Specialized Medical Care. V.P. Avaeva Karine Konyukhova, Head of the Novotorzhskaya Fair Natalia Serova, Associate Professor of the Tver State University Nadezhda Demidenko, Master Florist of the Golden Petal Studio Svetlana Kuznetsova, Art Director of the Golden Petal Studio Oksana Sargsyan, Director of the Figaro creative workshop Tatyana Anisimova - here, how many wonderful and beautiful ladies decorated the Garden's Christmas drawing room on a winter Saturday evening.
What do ladies talk about when they meet? :)) - yes, about everything in the world :). But this evening was different. Master florists Oksana Sarkisyan and Svetlana Kuznetsova held a small master class of Christmas composition, and then, all the ladies took part in the preparation of a joyful and magical floristic composition, which was handed over to Karine Alexandrovna Konyukhova for sick babies of the HIV-infected children's department in the Avaev clinic. Of course, the gift is small, but the warm and affectionate female hands of our guests put each, the smallest detail, into this Christmas composition with love. Writer Nina Metlina donated her books with children's fairy tales for sick kids. For the ladies in the Christmas lounge there were champagne, tangerines and gingerbread cookies - after all, the New Year is coming soon :). But the “highlight” of the treat was branded botanical tea from a real samovar and homemade cottage cheese cakes from Karine Konyukhova. The ladies exchanged recipes for festive treats and gifts for the upcoming holidays.
