3 cozy, creative spins on your usual holiday decor
1. Winter wonderland. Embrace the icy coolness of the season with an all-white look, and keep things sparkling by adding small touches of metallics. A little spray paint can turn last year’s decorations snowy white. Is your space at a premium? Try a crafty faux tree. Outline a tree with nails and string (like the photo above) or washi tape and mount it on the wall. See our gallery of 10 decorative alternatives to Christmas trees here.
Holiday winter wonderland decor style
LED sign, $119, West Elm.
Deer, $40 each, Canadian Tire.
Lamb fur pillow, $126, Crate and Barrel.
Stocking, $77, West Elm.
Candles, from $5 each, HomeSense.
2. Sparkle and shine. Layer a pastel shade like pink with warm gold for a soft and welcoming look. Crepe paper decorations and shimmering ornaments are key pieces. This style also suits a white tree.
Holiday decor style Sparkle & Shine
Garland, $45, Etsy.
Glass, $3, CB2.
Paper star, $3, Luna Bazaar.
Ornaments, $6/set of 5, Ikea.
Table runner, $15, HomeSense.
3. Classic lodge. Rustic and woodsy, this traditional look is inspired by winter cabins. Warm up with buffalo checks, cozy knits and cedar boughs.
Holiday decor style Classic lodge
Wreath, $25, The Home Depot.
Pillow, $35, Chapters-Indigo.
Sled, $337, Kaufmann-Mercantile.
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