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February 3, 2024
Oh, the weather outside is frightful, but your home doesn’t have to be. But if your budget makes you hesitant about decking the halls, have no fear. You don’t have to break the bank to have a white Christmas this year. A sprinkling of festive joy can be curated easily with the following tips to turn your home into a winter wonderland!
Trimming the Tree
Of course, the tree comes in at the TOP of our list. A pine tree, real or fake, is one of the most quintessential parts of interior Christmas decor. Change up your theme every year to make sure you’re rockin’ around the Christmas tree for years to come. If you want to keep on-trend, then you’ll want to decorate your tree with farmhouse neutrals.
According to Google Trends, searches for Farmhouse Christmas ideas are up 400% over the last five years. We’re talking pinecones and frosted tinsel to imitate snow. Other colors you can include are white, black, navy, natural wood tones, and other neutrals.
Fragrance
It’s beginning to smell a lot like Christmas—and so should your house!
A great trick to making your home smell like the holidays without baking up a storm is to slice up some oranges, gather cranberries, rosemary or pine/evergreen branches, cinnamon sticks, and vanilla bean into a pot. Add water, bring to a boil and let simmer for about 45 minutes to bring about the Christmas spirit!
Wreaths of Green
Let’s go further than your Christmas tree with those farmhouse neutrals. Incorporating lush, green wreaths throughout your home gives it a cohesive look and a fresh appeal! The best part about this trend? It can be sprinkled throughout your home without looking gaudy!
Deck The Halls
Your twinkly lights are normally reserved for your Christmas tree, but adding them to unexpected surfaces throughout your home will instantly transform any space into something magical.
Adding fairy lights to existing bookcases, credenza tops, and vases will give a magical twinkle to your home that will be enjoyed by everyone. If you are on a budget, you can fill a hallway with lights for a beautiful winter ambiance for under $20.
You can find string lights for low prices at your local hardware store.
Indulge in Nostalgia
Accessorize your space with timeless items that can be used all year round! Place a glass cloche over a miniature tree, for example, to keep your decorations safe from tiny hands while giving them a sophisticated edge. The smallest details are what make an interior unique to your family’s story and convey feelings of nostalgia and the true meaning of Christmas.
If you don’t have fancy glass cloches, take out your mason jars and put them to good use! Try creating a wintry mantle with faux snow in a tall mason jar, then add different sizes of white lights to turn the space into a winter wonderland.
Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
Winter decorating is more than just hanging lights and ornaments: It’s about creating a cozy holiday atmosphere for your whole house. Sheepskins are a great layering piece for your bed, sofa, bench, or any seating area. While absolutely beautiful to look at, sitting on them feels even better!
Happy Holidays, everyone! If you need help transforming your home into the winter scape you’ve always dreamed of, contact the team at Evoke Interior Designs. We’ll carefully select every item, from sculptures to coasters, to meet your design vision.
