This Season's Chicest Colour Combo Is A Toned-Down Take On Red And Green
Pale pinks, warm browns and silvery greens offer a modern and surprisingly cozy palette for holiday decorating. Think of it as a toned-down twist on the traditional reds and greens that’s easier to live with. Bonus: It means you can keep your decorations up for longer and hold on to that festive feeling.
Below, we share big and small ways to decorate for the holidays with a fresh neutral colour palette.
Statement Pieces
A statement wreath and a simple garland are easy ways to bring home the holiday spirit, while neutral-toned vases with interesting textures and shapes will take you well beyond the festive season.
Pine Pink Wreath, $80, cb2.ca.
Wooden Ball Garland, $39, westelm.com.
Zealand Textured Vase, $12, structube.com.
Pebble Vase, $8, eq3.com.
Hive Ceramic Vase, from $13, eltemkt.com.
Boniface Vase, $33, eq3.com.
Geometric Silver Leaf Wreath, $17, homesense.ca.
Vinterfest Wreath, $20, ikea.com.
Cozy Details
Clusters of candles in various sizes, colours and textures are an easy way to add visual impact to a room. To give your mantle a seasonal update, add ornaments to a bed of long-lasting greenery.
Fluted Pillar Candles, from $49, eastcitycandles.com.
Taper Candles, $20 for set of 12, yummicandles.ca.
Scandinavian Candlestick Set, $130, simons.ca.
DIY Ornament Display
For a minimalist holiday look (and an easy DIY), hang up a foraged branch. You can decorate it with a few ornaments, family photos or even create your own advent calendar.
Fan Ornaments (set of 4), $30, cb2.ca.
Geometric Frosted Glass Ball, $12 , westelm.ca.
Canvas Ornaments (Set of 6), $10, canadiantire.ca.
Wire Diamond Ornament, $7, westelm.ca.
Ornaments (set of 9), $15, hm.com.
Glass Ball Ornament, $7 , westelm.ca.
Folded Paper Ornament, $12, tenthousandvillages.ca.
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