Holiday Décor Trends

Now that Halloween is over, we can start thinking about Christmas and what style we want to use to decorate our homes. I’m going to focus on three trends this season – traditional, minimal, and whimsical. I’m a fan of all three, and I haven’t decided which trend I’ll be following this season, but you can’t go wrong with whatever style you choose. Let’s dive in!

Traditional One thing that never goes out of style is a traditionally decorated space. When it comes to Christmas, the classic colors are red and green, with pops of gold. These will be your three main colors when choosing ornaments, accessories, and other decorative pieces. Red, green and gold ornaments on the tree and wreath, lots of ribbons and sprigs of holly, a big red Santa, letter boards featuring one (or all three) of the colors, tons of plaid print, pine cones, and anything else that gives you that warm and cozy, homey vibes that only a classic Christmas can give you.

Minimal If you are looking for a more modern way to make your space festive this year, pick one main color and go for a monochromatic look. Think winter white, metallic (gold, silver, rose gold, mixed metals), or you can even pick red or green. By utilizing one focal color, you can keep your décor modern and minimal, while still being festive. It adds a sophisticated flair to any room in your home. You can create layers by incorporating different shades of the color you choose to add depth or texture. You can also create an ombre effect by placing your shades in a gradient.

Whimsical What if you can’t decide on a theme, or want something different than the traditional or minimal design? There are no real rules when it comes to decorating. If you want to use the traditional red and green, but want to include some of your favorite blue ornaments on the tree – go for it! You can feature jewel-toned shades of purples and greens, or red and white striped candy canes. Place elves and snowmen all around the mantle, or go for a more natural and earthy look with pine cones, wood logs and plain wreaths. Because the style is whimsical, you can be heavy-handed with mixing colors, textures, and even styles! 

What trend will you choose for your holiday decor this season?