Seasonal Tips: How to Style a Cosy and Elegant Home this Christmas.
Where do you begin styling your home for the Christmas holidays? Follow these simple Christmas home styling ideas to inject some luxury and create a cosy, inviting space you’ll be proud to show off.
First Festive Impressions Count.
Start on the outside with a touch of ‘Doorscaping’, the popular social media trend designed to add a festive welcome to your home.
Christmas wreaths, fresh or faux, bring a luxurious style to a front door. Add ribbons and Christmas ornaments in rich seasonal colours that hint at the festive colour scheme to come on the inside.
Outdoor lights and a practical festive doormat are popular fun additions. Or, leading the trends for Christmas 2024, style your front door with a large velvet bow instead of a wreath for a joyous touch of luxury.
Atmospheric Lighting for Cosy Christmas Style.
Arguably, one of the most impactful ways to sprinkle some Christmas magic into your Christmas home décor is with carefully considered lighting.
Fairy lights are not just for the Christmas tree. For added festive flair, weave through bannisters and around doorways, mantlepieces, and the hearth of your fireplace.
Create a soft, relaxing ambience with stylish lamps in living and dining rooms, bedrooms and hallways. As well as setting the mood, stylish lighting will add a touch of elegance not just to your Christmas décor but year-round.
Layer with Sumptuous Accessories for Luxurious Christmas Comfort.
Layer beautifully soft faux fur cushions and throws with knitted Nordic-style blankets like these from the Showhome Company to create an elegant escape from the winter chill.
Luxurious, cosy fabrics are perfect for adding a high-end ski-lodge vibe to sofas and beds, which guests will love. Or for snuggling up and relaxing while watching Christmas movies with the family.
How do you Prepare your Home for Extra Christmas Guests?
As well as adding a magical festive aesthetic, styling your home for Christmas means ensuring you can comfortably accommodate guests and family.
Remember to declutter rooms in advance to create party-perfect social spaces. Then, it's time to consider if your furniture is adequate for Christmas entertaining. Do you have enough seating? Is your dining table big enough? Where will guests sleep?
Confirm the number of guests visiting well ahead of the big day. Then, assess seating arrangements for the main event- Christmas dinner- and the lounge for drinks later in the day.
Add practical bench seating to your dining table. It’s a great way to fit in those extra visitors. And make sure you have plenty of side tables dotted around for setting down the all-important drinks and festive nibbles. Glass of champagne anyone?
And Finally….
Have fun decorating the magnificent centrepiece of every Christmas: the tree! It's always fun to treat yourself to a few new Christmas ornaments. Any spares pop in decorative bowls around your home for an extra touch of style to your Christmas décor.
We hope these simple, practical tips on how to style your home for Christmas help you create the cosy and elegant ambience you're looking for. Then it’s time to kick back, relax and enjoy the festive season.
Wishing you a very merry, stylish Christmas from us all here at The Showhome Company.
Remember, there's still time to order furniture for Christmas; browse the Showhome’s stylish range here.