Say hello to a cozy and Christmassy living room.
There are so many ways to make your living room feel festive for friends and family.
Four Christmas stockings complete the merry arrangement.
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Fresh green apples tucked across the mantel add pops of seasonal color without breaking the bank.
A few stems of colorful flowers help brighten up one corner of the room.
In a room with lots of pattern mixing, simple greenery keeps the room festive without overwhelming your senses.
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Dressing up one focal point in the room can have more impact than lots of distractions here and there.
Pick a Complementary Palette
Consider a streamlined color palette this season.
A gilded planter box serves as a chic tree base.
For a fragrant mantel finish, bake citrus slices low and slow in the oven and string them together with twine (and an occasional dab of hot glue).Credit:Brie Williams
To add some spice, turn your citrus fruitsinto pomanders, which are beautiful and smell like the holidays.
Stockings hung on the hearth always invokes a homey feel.
Fragrant juniper and eucalyptus will also make the room smell like Christmas.
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A few sprigs of greenery add a touch of charm to the fireplace.
From glittery to rustic, explore ourpinecone Christmas decoration ideasfor inspiration.
Play Up Strong Architecture
Accent beautiful windows draw the eye toward high ceilings with well-placedChristmas wreaths.
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You don’t have to use traditional red ribbon when doing sojust choose a color that matches the decor.
Hang matching wreaths both inside and out, so they look good from either direction.
An oversized arrangement of cut pine stems in the window is uncomplicated and elegant.
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It only takes a few details to make a living room feel Christmasy.
Tie More Ribbons
Who says ribbon has to be wrappedaroundthe tree?
Add bows to punctuate your trees, garlands, and wreaths.
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Want to learn how to make a beautiful bow with ribbon?
Thisstep-by-step tutorialwalks you through it.
Have Fun With Color
Purple, yellow, orange, blue, and greenwhy not?
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If you have an incredibly vibrant living room like this one, why not continue with the theme?
The whiteflocked treeserves as a neutral canvas for colorful ornaments that pop.
It would be impossible not to catch some Christmas cheer when walking intothis festive living room.
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Explore theseeight kinds of holiday greenery, seasonally available at garden centers, to dress up your living room.
The result is that blue looks festive without looking out of place.
Personalize Your Tree
Scale your Christmas tree to your room to make a statement.
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The tree is then decorated with a collection of ornaments that are also family mementos.
Heirlooms, made by family members, create a deep connection to the holidays.
These needlepoint stockings sewn by family can be passed on to future generations along with Christmas memories.
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it’s possible for you to even be a little cheeky.
Highlight Artwork
Accent artwork and furniture pieces with greenery.
Keep It Simple
Simpler Christmas decorations are warranted against more detailed backdrops.
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Here a living room mantle is covered in a night-sky blue, crescent-patterned tile.
An unadorned magnolia garland sets the mantle up without clashing.
Frame the Scenery
you’re able to still create a festive space without over-the-top Christmas bling.
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A mixture of metallic balls hanging on the branches creates a shimmering attraction.
Gold, pink, and rose gold ornaments and winding gold ribbon trim this Fraser fir.
The monochrome look is just as festive as traditional red, green, and white Christmas color schemes.
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The same gold ribbon woven through the Christmas tree is wrapped around the bird of paradise plant’s pot.
For more ways toadd citrus to your Christmas decor, browse our favorite ideas.
Festive pops of red on the armchair and mantel liven up the room’s neutral decor.
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Beautifully gift-wrapped presents offer additional opportunities to introduce color, while neutral stockings keep with the rustic theme.
A mantlepiece flower arrangement, neutral stockings, and red striped ribbon add festive charm.
Brown velvet ribbons and shimmery embellishments add more interest to the evergreen garland draped over the mantel.
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Repeating similar elements on the Christmas tree gives the room a cohesive holiday look.
Add Citrus to Garlands
Make a lemon garland for your mantel.
Use heavy-duty florist wire to string the lemons and leaves together.
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This dazzling decoration looks good enough to eat.
Hang Wreaths on Mirrors
Treat mirrors like they are another window ready for Christmas decor.
Double and triple up pinecones by securing them with wire on magnolia swag.
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Hang paper ornaments or glass ornaments for an even more festive appearance.
Hand-stitch the edges of each stocking foot with light-colored twinethe messier, the better.
Secure to your mantel using the same twine used to stitch the stocking.
Take advantage of a soaring ceiling by buying the largest tree you’re able to find.
Bring the winter wonderland indoors with a flocked Christmas tree.
The metallic ornaments on this tree make it glimmer.
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This wooden angel hangs from the ceiling in a swag of greenery.
With a little creativity, you could help Santa and his reindeer become airborne as well.
For example, you’re free to easily craft a variety of holiday decor usinga Cricut machine.
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you might also scale down with a tabletop Christmas tree and sprigs of greenery.
Fleece throws and chunky knit blankets create a cozy feeling.
Bring in throw pillows in Christmas or winter colors to add even more softness.
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If you don’t have a fireplace, candles and dimmer lamps can create a warm glow.
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