Make Your Christmas Décor Cohesive and Elegant With These Three Tips

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You don’t have to spend a lot of money to get that high end feel at the holidays. Here are three ways to achieve a cohesive and elegant look with your Christmas décor.

USE WORDED DECOR SPARINGLY

Those cute signs are so tempting when you’re browsing at Hobby Lobby, but they can quickly make your home feel cluttered and chaotic. A good rule of thumb is to limit each vignette (mantle, entry table, kitchen island) to one piece that has words.

If you like the look of a room filled with phrases like “Hot Cocoa 5 Cents” and “Reindeer Crossing,” go for it! But if you feel like your room is cluttered or maybe a little tacky, this could be the culprit.

There is still a place for worded décor. A piece here and there can be really pretty. If you have lots of little pieces, try grouping them together in one spot instead of spreading them all over a room – add them to a whimsical Christmas tree or display them in a tiered tray.

SHOP OUTSIDE THE CHRISTMAS SECTION

When you’re shopping for ribbon, look outside the Christmas section. Choose patterns that are simple and that accent the décor of your room. This year my tree has three different ribbons: a blue and white print from Dollar Tree’s summer ribbon line, a dark blue satin ribbon, and a white snowflake ribbon. The snowflake is the only one that came from the Christmas ribbon section.

This also applies when shopping for pillows, blankets, and many other décor accent pieces. Instead of a throw blanket in a reindeer pattern, choose a neutral that will bring a warm, cozy texture.

BALANCE CHRISTMAS DECOR WITH REGULAR DECOR

When you’re decorating a vignette like your entry table, you don’t want every item on the table to be straight Christmas décor. Things can end up looking cold, cluttered, and maybe even a little tacky.

Mix in pieces that you would use year round: books, baskets, vases, lanterns, and natural elements like pine cones. Christmas décor tends to be hard and shiny, so you need those different textures to balance everything.

There are eleven items in the picture below. Only three of them are technically Christmas décor: the tree, the mug, and the napkins. The textures are varied with the hard, shiny plate and mugs; the soft and warm woven charger; the sparkly bottle brush tree; and the floral wreath.

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These are not strict rules that you must follow, but are simply guidelines to help you achieve the look you desire. Everyone has different tastes and style. Just use what you have and do your best to create a cozy and peaceful Christmas wonderland for your family to enjoy! ❤

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