Simple and Elegant Holiday Décor

If all the shopping, decorating, and baking is starting to feel a bit overwhelming, it may be time to scale back your holiday preparations. You might even find that removing the excess will help you discover the true magic of the season. Simple pleasures such as spending time with loved ones and sharing goodwill in our communities can bring more joy than elaborate decorations and excessive gifts.

But you still want your home to feel cozy and festive for the holidays. Luckily, the most unassuming items can make the most elegant holiday decorations. And the beauty of minimal holiday décor is you won’t end up with a lot of stuff to store at the end of the season. These minimal holiday decorating ideas will help you create a simple and elegant holiday home.

Bring Nature’s Bounty Home for the Holidays

Everything you need to transform your home into a beautiful holiday wonderland can be found in the great outdoors. Tie fresh evergreen swags together to make a natural garland that’s simple yet festive. Then drape them across banisters, doorways, windows, or a mantle to add a festive touch to any room. Or fix a few evergreen branches to a simple wood ring for a minimalist take on a traditional wreath.

Tie small sprigs of fresh greenery to white candles and they instantly become beautiful holiday décor. Try grouping them together to create a simple and elegant centerpiece. And even the most modest of natural elements can add a holiday touch. An unadorned birch branch next to the door is just enough to make a porch or entryway feel merry.

Set Your Home A Glow

The twinkle of Christmas lights can make the holidays feel so magical. To achieve that warm and cozy atmosphere while maintaining a minimalist home, stick to simple white lights. Add them to planters, floor vases, wreaths and garlands for a little extra sparkle. Pair warm white lights with plenty of candles for the perfect holiday glow. 

Choose a Refined Colour Palette

The traditional reds, greens and bright colours of the holidays can create a cacophony of visual noise in your home. While all these fun, bright colours can be festive, they can also be distracting and make a space feel cluttered. Stick to a neutral colour palette of whites and tans (add a touch of gold for extra sparkle) for holiday décor that’s both minimal and soothing.

 A Simple Tree is an Elegant Tree

Reduce the clutter of the holidays by reducing the number of decorations on your tree. For the simplest look, just add lights and skip the ornaments altogether. If you prefer to add ornaments stick to your neutral colour palette to maintain a clean and minimal feel. 

Minimal Décor That’s Cozy and Welcoming

You don’t need a lot of decorations to make your home feel cozy and inviting. When the temperatures drop, trade-in your regular textiles for layers of warmth. Layer rooms with a combination of chunky knits, soft faux furs and plush carpets to encourage family and guests to curl up and stay awhile. 

 Turn Everyday Items into Elegant Decorations

One of the great struggles with holiday decorations is finding space to keep all that stuff after the holidays are over. Avoid having to store multiple bins of holiday décor by decorating with items you already have. Repurpose cocktail glasses, vases and decorative bowls to create beautiful minimal holiday décor. Add candles, pinecones, and tree ornaments to transform these everyday items into simple and elegant holiday vignettes.

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The holidays can still be beautiful and festive without all the excess. These simple and elegant holiday décor ideas are just some of the ways to create a clutter-free holiday home.  If you’re feeling overwhelmed this holiday season, connect with me to discuss holiday decorating services that embrace a less-is-more approach to the season.