By Chelsea Reed
Eager to spruce up your home decor for holiday company? While some folks go as far as repainting their walls and changing entire sets of furniture, a few simple touches like adding artwork is all it takes to create a festive look. There’s no wrong way to decorate when it comes to the holidays. We’ll share with you tips and tricks from today’s design experts.
You don’t have to reinvent the wheel for holiday decorating. All it takes is a few touches to rekindle the nostalgia. The holiday season is about remembering yesteryear and creating new memories. Sentimental items are a great way to show off your traditions. Go elaborate with details in focal points like the mantel and doorway.
Don’t have hand-me-downs? Not to worry. Try curating vintage items to create your own holiday traditions!
Swapping out your artwork for more festive options can make a surprising difference. Try incorporating more leaves and warm colors for fall holidays like Thanksgiving. Snowy woodland scenes and paintings with bright red colors are good choices for the holidays going into winter.
Pumpkins, pilgrims, red and green…we get it. Sometimes you need a break from the cliche. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to make your holiday decor anything but boring. Try changing things up with a subject theme or color scheme. Why not go for a whimsical woodland Christmas this year? Seaside themed holidays are popular in the Outer Banks. Silver and gold accents add luxury to festive feasts. Or, try decorating everything in your favorite color!
Whatever you choose, fashion experts recommend repetition in your holiday decorating to prevent a cluttered look. For example, if you’re decorating with wreaths, hang multiple wreaths of the same kind. Even unique items like artwork benefit from consistency. You can use the same kind of frame, or choose pieces with the same color or theme.
The holiday season is much more than a feast for the eyes. Don’t forget to add classic textures, scents, and sounds. Yes, a cozy fireplace on the TV and baking cookies in the oven count! Live greenery has been popular for a very long time. Try fun art pieces that suggest texture. Soft fur accents and chunky furniture throws are good choices, too. If it feels like the holiday season, then it’s a success.
Chelsea Reed is a copywriter who writes winning content, articles, blogs, and websites from her base in North Carolina. She might not be building sandcastles or swashbuckling with pirates these days, but the Outer Banks beaches continue to keep her young at heart.
