Festive Living Room Decoration

Scandinavian style is known for being light and airy, but this room demonstrates how well the look lends itself to holiday decorations. With a few natural additions in a palette of red, green and white, a simple, Nordic-inspired room is turned into a Christmas wonderland.

 If you’re going to try a look like this and hang multiple wreaths in a room, vary the sizes in order to create some balance and not have them compete with each other. In this case the large wreath over the mantel is complimented by the miniature versions dotting the tops of the windows.Wreaths are often reserved for hanging on doors and occasionally over mantels, but these little guys show how great wreaths look when used in unexpected places.

Christmas is a time steeped in tradition, and no room is more suited to holiday decor than one that is traditional in style. In this room the rich panelled walls, oversize fireplace, and antique furniture provide the perfect backdrop for for a festive tree and garland in the classic colors of red, green and gold.

If you’ve been dreaming of a white Christmas look no further than this icy delight. While all-white rooms might not be for everyone, this one sparkles and glows with the help of numerous candles and strands of twinkle lights, making it feel warm and cozy. A couple of bright red pillows are all that’s needed to add a pop of color to this neutral space.It just goes to show that you don’t need to overload on color to get in the Christmas spirit.

There are no rules that state you must stay within a particular color palette during the holidays. As a matter of fact, it’s a great time to play with color! A tree decked out in lime green, bright pink, and dark yellow takes a cheerful twist on the traditional. Although it may be a little out of the box, it’s impossible not to be happy a room like this!

There’s power in simplicity. While the holidays are certainly a time when it’s ok to go overboard with decorations, it’s also more than ok to keep things simple. A Christmas tree, a crackling fire, and a few candles are all you need to have a sophisticated and elegant Christmas.

This festive room with its large Christmas tree, stone hearth and old world charm is the perfect place to cozy up on a cold winter’s night. Or as the trees outside the windows indicate, perhaps a warm winter’s night! Either way, it’s the perfect room for cuddling up with some cocoa and a favorite Christmas movie, and settling in for the night.

A vibrant, summery color palette lends a little Palm Beach flair to this fun and festive living room. The key to making a non-traditional holiday color palette work is to make sure that whatever colors you choose they’re all kept within the same tones – in this case all bright and juicy citrus colors.

This country floral living room is all set for an evening of card games, eggnog, and casual conversation. While there’s a certain formality to the style of decorating, the soft fabrics and comfortable furniture lend a sense of relaxed elegance. The Christmas decor only adds to the feeling, with orange and purple playing off of the room’s pink tones in an unexpected but delightful way.

Don’t try to reinvent the wheel. If your living room is already dramatic, compliment and enhance it by adding equally dramatic Christmas decorations.  A fully decked out tree, lit up displays above the bookcases, and a mantel surrounded by green, red and gold decorations are the perfect way to make the most of this impressive family room.

If you don’t want to clutter up table surfaces or give up floor space for a lot of decorations, just look up. Architectural details like ceiling beams are perfect for hanging Christmas decorations and creating a festive look in an otherwise unadorned room (except for the Christmas tree of course).

Mantels always take center stage during the holidays, and this one is no exception. While traditional mantels are often decorated with garlands and ornaments, this one is full of rustic, and not necessarily holiday-themed items. But layered together with a few Christmasy embellishments, they evoke the pastoral sentiments of Christmases gone by, and help to give this family room a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere.

For some people Christmas decorating is about tradition and formality, while for others it’s about fun and frivolity. This room has a bit of both. Traditional elements combine with rustic accessories and clever displays to create a sense of casual fun. Notice the hats hanging in the shape of a tree with a star on top? It’s this kind of clever display idea that adds a sense of playfulness to the season.

Not into over the top Christmas decorating? No problem. You can still create a big impact using just one item. In this modern space a white Christmas tree makes a striking statement. There isn’t one other piece of Christmas paraphernalia in sight, meaning all eyes are drawn to this single pillar of the season. Sometimes less is more!