Christmas decor – minimalist elegance

Years ago, families enjoyed decorating their homes for the holidays in the most spectacular array of colours. Today, however, many prefer something more refined and elegant. A more simple colour scheme is used to create such an atmosphere. If you would like to make the shift from a full rainbow of colours to minimalist Christmas décor, here are some ideas.

Avoid overcrowding

When it comes to elegant Christmas décor – less is certainly more. You should avoid overcrowding shelves, tables, mantle pieces and every corner of your home with festive decorations. Instead, you should all more than enough space around each decorative item. If you have children and you wish to allow them to express themselves, you can possibly let them make decorations for their bedrooms.

Simple tree décor

Your tree is the most important part of your Christmas décor which is why it will set the tone for the rest of your home. You should choose a colour scheme that you can use throughout the room but you do not have to use this theme in every room. For example, you could opt for red and gold for your tree and living room while you choose blue, white and silver for your dining room.

Elegant wreaths

Wreaths are another traditional element when it comes to Christmas décor. Of course, just like your tree, you can choose a simple colour scheme to create an elegant design. One lovely idea is to use a simple green wreath with some white lights. You can add a festive bow to the bottom of the wreath for some contrast.

Dried decorations

If you want to follow nature’s lead, you could consider decorating your table with a festive tablescape design consisting of dried decorations. Sticks in a jar with fairy lights are always beautiful. You can also add small pine cones along the centre of the table.

With these minimalist ideas, you can enjoy both elegant and affordable Christmas décor throughout your home. Your décor will be both fitting without breaking the bank and these ideas only require small adjustments to your existing decorations.