When it comes to decorating your home for Christmas, I would like to make a few suggestions to you based on my many years of interior design experience.
If you’re someone who likes to follow a theme throughout all your decorating at Christmas, the biggest trend that is emerging this year is rustic, homemade looks. We all seem to be very keen on the idea of arts and crafts this year and Christmas is a wonderful time to proudly hang our homemade decorations around the house. If you’re not much of a crafter yourself, but love the look of homemade items, fear not, this too will be another big trend this year. The glamorous decorations will switch to a more subtle, stripped back, country style this year using mostly natural materials. The trendiest pieces will be made from wood, feathers, pine cones and even dried fruit.
For a new take on a classic Christmas table, opt for snow white shades with frosted silver and clear glass. This colour combination creates a beautifully elegant look for your table.
Why not add a personal touch to your table to make your guests feel extra special this Christmas with a velvet ribbon or napkin that has your guests’ initials embroidered on. Or, keep it simpler with a hand-written place name or fun photo at each place, your effort will be appreciated as guests never get tired of a personalised gift.
When you think about Christmas, the traditional colours that come to mind are red, green and gold but, this year, new colour combinations are coming through. Try pairing shades of raspberry, plum and grape with décor that features gold detailing. It’s a dramatic, sophisticated look that’s a move on from the classic red and gold. There will also be a focus on nature-themed colours as we shop more consciously with a renewed sense of appreciation for nature.
Lighting is another classic way to bring festive cheer to your home, be it inside or outside. Nostalgia is a key theme for lighting this Christmas, with the use of old festive trinkets, retro tree lights and vintage styles capturing the joy of the season perfectly.
Gifting can be hard at the best of times, especially when you’re looking for that friend or family member who is notoriously hard to shop for. Experiences, whether big or small, will be at the forefront of many people’s minds when it comes to gifting this year. With many families and friends having spent last Christmas apart due to the restrictions, this year people will be looking to make up for lost time and make it truly magical with experiences that they can share in together.