If you love decorating your home for the holidays as much as we do, you’ll be excited to hear about the latest décor themes. Whether you’re starting from scratch or simply adding to an existing collection, there are lots of great new items to choose from.
Not only can picking a theme inspire your Christmas décor and help get you into the holiday season, it’s also a great way to create a stylish and cohesive look. Sticking with a theme keeps your holiday look polished and intentional. Whether you opt for traditional or modern holiday decorations, choose a colour scheme that will complement your existing home décor.
Village Media spoke to Lorraine from Heritage Home Hardware in Sault Ste. Marie about how to embrace your personal style and set the stage for magical Christmas memories.
MODERN FARMHOUSE
Dreaming of a white Christmas? This style will transform your home into a winter wonderland that is both warm and welcoming for the holidays. The Modern Farmhouse theme pairs neutral shades like cream and ivory with a variety of natural accents, like Christmas wreaths and garlands.
It’s all about bringing the outdoors in and celebrating rustic charm and winter greenery. The following tips will help you achieve this look.
Christmas lighting
- Hang twinkly fairy lights or indoor Christmas lights on mirrors, mantels and windows
- Place a few flameless Christmas candles on side tables and shelves for a festive glow
- Illuminate your porch and any pathways using outdoor Christmas lights. You can also use these to add light and sparkle to your wreaths, garlands and other winter arrangements
Christmas tree and ornaments
- If you plan to use an artificial Christmas tree, choose a natural-looking fir or pine model
- For a rustic look, hang garlands of pomegranate, orange slices, eucalyptus and holly
- Nature-inspired Christmas ornaments are key to this look, so keep it simple with items like pinecones, cinnamon sticks and twine balls
- Even if you are decorating in one neutral colour, choose ornament balls in different shapes and textures for visual interest
- For an authentic farmhouse feel, use a knit or linen Christmas tree skirt
Christmas decorations, textiles and greenery
- Amp up the natural look with evergreen boughs, bundled birch logs and potted trees in hallways and entryways
- For a wintry feel, top side tables and mantles with snow globes, tabletop Christmas trees, pillar candles and pinecones
- Hang Christmas garlands and wreaths from doors, chandeliers and staircases
Christmas gift wrap
- Burlap makes excellent gift wrap, or you can use traditional wrapping papers with Christmas bows and ribbons
- Make your gifts look extra special with added flourishes like pinecones, berry sprigs and Christmas gift tags
- If you’re giving Christmas gift cards, tucked them into twine-wrapped Christmas gift boxes
Hosting
- Use neutral place settings or vintage-looking linens to dress your holiday table
- For a rustic look, add nature-inspired Christmas table decorations like miniature trees, cedar boughs and pinecones
- For a Christmas centrepiece, set the table with a winter arrangement or a tabletop tree
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS
This classic Christmas theme is for those who are traditionalists at heart—those who can’t imagine the holidays without bright pops of red, green and plaid. The traditional look never goes out of style and you can keep it fresh with the addition of a few newer pieces.
Use your favourite childhood memories as inspiration to keep the magic from past Christmases alive.
Christmas lighting
- To set the mood, wrap your hedges and topiaries in red and green outdoor Christmas lights
- Use candy cane stake lights and Christmas light projectors to light paths and entryways
- Add a warm, inviting glow to every room by layering lanterns and pillar candles
Christmas tree and ornaments
- Put up a timeless Christmas tree decorated in traditional colours
- Use candy canes and cranberry garlands to trim the tree
- Layer red and green Christmas balls in glass and velvet
- For colour and texture, add felt Santas and gnomes, wood cardinals, wool mittens and a fleece tree skirt
Christmas decorations, textiles and greenery
- Use boxwood and berry wreaths and garlands with velvet bows to decorate halls, doors, windows and porches
- Add cheery red poinsettias and Christmas stockings to mantels and staircases
- Include bursts of colour with red slipcovers, plaid pillows and throws
- Decorate your lawn too! Set up a few cheery Christmas lawn decorations like snowmen and reindeer
Christmas gift wrap
- Choose Christmas wrapping paper in red and white, in a mix of stripes, solids and polka dots
- Use bows and ribbons to decorate your gifts
- Decorate your home with stacks of wrapped gifts placed on shelves and side tables
Hosting
- Use a festive plaid tablecloth, table runner or placemats to set your holiday table
- Poinsettias and evergreen arrangements make perfect centrepieces for this theme
- Add a décor element to the backs of your dining chairs by tying evergreen swags, red berry branches or bright red ribbon to them
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WHISPER OF VINTAGE
This is the look you’ll want if your vision of the holidays is elegant and sophisticated, full of silver and gold. There’s lots of sparkle and glamour with this theme, with glass ornaments and antique or metallic accents.
Christmas lighting
- Use icicle lights and pre-lit snowmen and reindeer to transform your yard into a winter wonderland
- Decorate mantels and shelves with sparkly gold or silver votives
Christmas tree and ornaments
- A flocked Christmas tree is the perfect base for this theme
- Decorate with gold and silver ornaments, vintage-looking glass balls, beaded garlands, fabric blooms and mesh ribbon
- Finish with a velvety grey or white suede tree skirt
Christmas decorations, textiles and greenery
- For extra sparkle in your rooms, add gold and silver twig Christmas trees
- Add gold and silver embellishments to your outdoor Christmas planters and urns as well
- Use gold and silver Christmas pillows and throws to add sophistication to any room
Christmas gift wrap
- Wrap gifts in metallic gift wrap with coordinating ribbons
- To decorate presents, add gold and silver bells and ornaments
- Really make your gifts sparkle with metallic-coloured gift boxes
Hosting
- Use your best silverware to highlight the theme
- Bring extra sparkle to your dinner table by filling glass bowls or a vase with bright, shiny ornaments
- Use candles or flower arrangements as elegant centrepieces
For more holiday décor advice and inspiration, visit Heritage Home Hardware or call 705-759-5101.