They just may surprise you!

Brie Williams

Decorating for the holidays means different things to different people.

For others, holiday decorating is about the beauty of simplicity, and a pot ofpaperwhiteswill suffice.

Cozy living room decorated for Christmas

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

Southern designers have their preferences too.

Here are theholiday decorating trendsthe pros wont be partaking in this season.

We really love a classic Christmas look, says Dalla designer Lisa Henderson.

Bright jewel toned living room decorated for Christmas

Credit:James Ransom

It never goes out of style and is endearing to pull out year after year.

That means steering clear of things that dont feel like you.

“I gravitate towards cozy and collected, especially during the holidays, she notes.

Ranch House Entry with Console Table and Mirror at Christmas

Credit: Marta Xochilt Perez; Styling: Jenny O’Connor

I like when the collective of a space tells a story of tradition with fresh and found elements.

You will rarely find my home matchy-matchy during the holidays.

A magnolia bough is a forever favorite of ours.”

The 2024 holiday season is going to be playful in our house, says Florida designer Cece Bowman.

I love a traditional Christmas, but we are in Palm Beach, after all!

I embrace color and maximalism around the holidays, she notes.