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How to Decorate for the Holidays Based on Your Design Style

When it comes to decorating for the holidays, there are so many styles and themes you can go with. Getting all of your loved ones' gifts in time is enough to worry about, so why not let us do the work for you when it comes to picking the right decorations for your preferred home aesthetic and interior style? From Contemporary Cottage blanket ladders with stockings to Minimalist gift wrapping, we've gathered a variety of interior styles into their own Pinterest board. Read below to get into the holiday spirit.

French Country

What is it?

· Refined elegance

· Curved lines

· Linen & cotton

· Floral patterns

· Distressed furniture

· Toiles & lace fabric

· Soft & airy

· Sentimental, vintage, and delicate pieces

· Accent colours can range from blue, red, or yellow

· Natural materials

Decorate with:

· Pastel ornaments

· Floral garland

· Gold or brass candlestick holders & lanterns

· Lace table runners

· Ribbon, bows, or teacups for your tree

· A luxe gold mirror & greenery for your mantle

· Vintage holiday decorations

· Wreaths and ribbon for the back of your dining chairs

· French urns filled with ornaments & pine cones

Minimalistic

What is it?

· Uncluttered & designed for functionality

· Ultra-clean lines & streamlined furniture

· Natural lighting

· Open floor plan

· Lack of trim & unadorned windows

· Monochromatic palette of light grey

· Reflects Nordic style

· Different shades of texture act as accents

Decorate with:

· Branches in a vase, or a bare tree

· Half wreath versus a full one

· Simple gift wrap—plain paper and a bit of twine

· Plastic ornaments with pine needles stuffed inside

· Bells or snowflakes hanging by fishing line for your walls or mantle

· Simple holiday wall prints

Traditional

What is it?

· Sophisticated & classic

· Rich, warm & comforting

· Symmetrical placement of furnishings & items

· Crown moulding & coffered ceilings

· Window treatments

Decorate with:

· Gingerbread houses

· Snow globes & nutcrackers

· Wreaths along your kitchen cabinets or windows

· Red, green, and gold for your tree

· Classic red & white stockings

· Poinsettia wreaths

· A vase with berry branches

· Pine cone & holly berry garland for your stair railing

Modern

What is it?

· Metal, glass & steel

· Clean, crisp lines

· Built-ins and space-saving solutions

· Accent walls

· Structural elements left exposed (such as concrete)

· Earth tones & greenery

· Natural wood & leather

· An update of classic design styles like Art Deco

Decorate with:

· Bottle brush mini trees for your mantle

· Modern lacquer reindeer

· Glass nutcrackers

· Acrylic snowmen

· Mercury glass candles

· Wreaths made up of pampas grass or cedar

· A flocked pencil tree

· A bowl of hand-painted ornaments

Contemporary Cottage

What is it?

· Fresh & inviting

· Light, bright & airy

· Upholstered furniture

· A mix of patterns like plaid & stripes

· Track barn doors

· Galvanized & antique decorative pieces

Decorate with:

· Blanket ladder for stockings

· Buffalo check or plaid patterned garland

· Knitted stockings & pillows

· Chunky throw blankets

· Distressed wood or chalkboard signs with words or quotes that tie into the season

· Fresh greenery —magnolia or eucalyptus wreaths

· Woven basket or crate tree skirt

· Mini ceramic houses

· Galvanized or rustic decorations like sleds & sleighs

Transitional

What is it?

· A nod to Modern & Traditional style

· A mix of textiles, profiles & decorative pieces, but in a cohesive way

· Mirrors, glass, lacquered & metallic finishes

· Minimal & soothing mix of colours like cream, taupe, navy or black

· Impactful art

· Suede, chenille & leather fabrics

Decorate with:

· A mix of Christmas, classic sculptures, & everyday-décor on your entry table

· Throw pillows that hint at the holiday’s colour palette, or velvet

· Faux fur tree skirt

· Woodtones —bowls filled with beads or ornaments

· Pops of gold or metallic

· Bar cart filled with fake snow, mini trees, & reindeer

We hope this roundup helps you in decking the halls—happy pinning and happy holidays!

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