You may still be putting away your jack-o’-lanterns and other spooky Halloween decorations, but the winter holidays are just around the corner. Whatever you’re celebrating, you can create holiday magic for your friends and family through your decor. Here are some trends that can bring some festive cheer to your home.
diy decor
Handmade decorations are a great way to make your holiday decor even more personal. Consider crafting your own garlands and wreaths. You can even forage red berries, holly and pine cones to decorate them. Get the kids involved with paper crafts, such as cutting out snowflakes or folding origami stars to use as ornaments. New to DIYing? Consider starting with a craft kit. It will provide all the materials you need to create a little holiday cheer of your own.
Make Made 2″ x 3″ Framed Nutcracker Ornament Diamond Art Kit, $12.99 from Michaels
nordic in nature
Looking for a holiday whimsy without completely giving your home over to kitsch? Folk-inspired nordic decor is the perfect solution. It offers a calmer and more rustic holiday aesthetic that is still warm and inviting. The move is a way from perfectly matched and overly curated decorations to an approach where each item feels more personal. It’s great if you want to go more minimal with your decorations while nature motifs and intricate details keep things festive.
Multicolor Nordic Animals Embroidered Throw Pillow, $34.99 from World Market
tartan taste
Traditional Christmas decor was a big holiday trend last year, and it won’t be going away anytime soon. For a touch of something classic, add some tartan to your home. These heritage-inspired prints are undoubtedly festive, but they can also be more subtle and sophisticated than other holiday motifs. Table linens, bows, throws, pillows and stockings are all easy ways to bring in these plaid and check patterns into a space.
Mackenzie Childs Tartan Patchwork Christmas Stocking, $79.95 from Nordstrom
sweet as sugar
The holidays are a nostalgic time of year, so it’s no surprise that vintage-inspired decor is popular. This year, sugared fruit ornaments are getting their time to shine. These decorations are inspired by holiday traditions that date back to the 1600s, when actual candied and preserved fruit decorated trees. The modern glass and beaded versions date back to the 19th century, but many millennials probably remember them from their popularity in the 1990s.
Sugared Pomegranate Glass Christmas Tree Ornament, $14.95 from Crate & Barrel
holiday honeycomb
Scandinavian honeycomb paper decorations are not new for the holidays. These sculptural, accordion folded ornaments and trees have long decorated mantels and tablescapes. This year, expect to see a big evolution for this type of decor—literally! Life-size, floor-standing trees are becoming more popular. It’s a modern statement piece that’s practical, too. Think easy storage and not having to clean up any shed needles. Trees come in Scandi-inspired neutrals as well as brighter or even glitter options.
Decorative Paper Floor Tree, $169 from West Elm
merry & metal
Jingle bells just scratch the surface of the potential for metallic decorations. From ornaments and garlands to mantle decor and table centerpieces, these industrial-meets-luxury accents include a variety of finishes, including champagne gold, platinum and antique bronze. Want to combine this with another trend? Punch festive designs into the sides of empty tin cans to create personalized DIY lanterns.
Terrain Heirloom Concordville Copper Victorian House, $398 from Antropologie
