No matter how you celebrate the season, decorating makes the winter unlike any other time of year. Festive decor welcomes loved ones, as friends and families gather together. Here are some ideas about how this year’s leading holiday trends can be thoughtfully integrated throughout the home.
Foyer: Add Color to Wintery White with Candy Cane Red
Tiffany Fraenkel-Burrus – Cardis Immobilier Sotheby’s International Realty
It’s not uncommon for homes to feature pale neutrals in the entryways and hallways—and at this time of year, that’s an asset. White is the classic winter color, providing a creative canvas that can be complemented with bright scarlets or traditional greenery. The holiday party commences as soon as guests step through the door.
Dining Room: Modern Minimalism with a Nod to Nostalgia
Kristi Ambrosetti – Sotheby’s International Realty – East Side Manhattan Brokerage
Speaking of parties, one of the key components of any holiday get-together is food—so consider a dining room that’s both modern and modernist. Gilded accents and heirloom crockery bring a touch of nostalgic glamor, which is a popular holiday theme this year. The addition of a monochromatic palette, underscored with subtle hues like dusty rose, lends the space an undeniable contemporary vibe.
Living Room: The Hearth is the Holiday Heart of the Home
Carole Taylor – TTR Sotheby’s International Realty
The fireplace serves as the seasonal center, whether enjoying mugs of hot chocolate and mulled wine late into the evening or opening gifts early in the morning. As such, it’s no wonder that “mantelscaping” is such a major trend in holiday decorating. A traditional hearth is a holiday hallmark, and the surrounding space can be further accessorized with cozy furniture and carpeting, warm wall colors and natural wooden materials, and jewel tones that are echoed in decorative bulbs, beads, and baubles.
Staircase: Enhance the Timeless Grandeur with a Garland
Rachel Hollingsworth – Western Australia Sotheby’s International Realty
When decorating for the holidays, the home’s old-fashioned flourishes become its most attractive features, which means dwellings that feature a grand staircase are in luck. Run evergreen garlands along the banisters, especially if the steps or railings are hardwood, and embrace the rustic winter atmosphere by positioning natural wreaths or poinsettias nearby. Lights, or a glittering chandelier, can add to the staircase’s festive aesthetic.
Bedroom: A Sanctuary of Warmth Through the Cold Nights
Nikki Field – Sotheby’s International Realty – East Side Manhattan Brokerage
When decorating for the holidays, the home’s old-fashioned flourishes become its most attractive features, which means dwellings that feature a grand staircase are in luck. Run evergreen garlands along the banisters, especially if the steps or railings are hardwood, and embrace the rustic winter atmosphere by positioning natural wreaths or poinsettias nearby. Lights, or a glittering chandelier, can add to the staircase’s festive aesthetic.
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