Christmas Decorations for a Festive Look

Christmas decorations help you get into the holiday spirit and create a festive look in your home. Pick a theme, such as classic red and green or something that celebrates your family’s traditions, and let it guide you in selecting colors, ornaments, and other decor elements to use throughout your home.

For example, if your theme is nature-inspired, you could decorate with a mix of greens, pines, and berries to bring the outdoors in for the holidays. You can also use a mix of ornaments with a rustic finish and natural, metallic accents to complement the color scheme.

Creating a tree topper is another great way to show off your Christmas decorating theme. Choose from traditional angel and star styles or a variety of modern floral arrangements and lighted snowflakes. For a more rustic touch, tie a bunch of small brass bells to one another with wire, then place them on top of your tree for a sparkly alternative to a classic star.

The gifts under the tree act as functional decorations, so make them part of your Christmas decorating theme, too. Wrap each gift in a paper that coordinates with your decorating theme, and use ribbon spools to add creative tags. Then, tie leftover ornaments into the ribbons as gift-wrapping extras.

Don’t forget about your mantel, hutch, or entryway when decking the halls. For example, a gilded wooden reindeer statue or nativity set can project a classic feel, while a collection of Shiny Brite ornaments in a glass cloche gives a farmhouse feel to your space. Enlist the kids to craft a festive sign that features your family name or the word “joy” in a buffalo check bow.