{"id":32270,"date":"2022-12-06T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-06T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/?p=32270"},"modified":"2022-12-06T18:25:32","modified_gmt":"2022-12-06T18:25:32","slug":"7-festive-home-decor-ideas-that-dont-scream-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/lifestyle\/7-festive-home-decor-ideas-that-dont-scream-holiday\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Festive Home Decor Ideas That Don’t Scream “Holiday”"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Seasonal spirit that doesn\u2019t have an expiration date or clash with your aesthetic, you need to get strategic with your holiday d\u00e9cor\u2014choose and display items that don\u2019t scream \u201cthis is holiday d\u00e9cor.\u201d Designer Kelsey Haywood of\u00a0haywoodmade\u00a0offered her\u00a0pro tips\u00a0for getting a holiday look that doesn\u2019t steal the show. Here are 7 festive home decor ideas<\/span><\/em><\/strong> that will become a staple in your space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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SEE ALSO:<\/strong> 57 Easy Fireplace Decorating Ideas That\u2019ll Look Stylish All Year Long<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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01. Commit to a Color<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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An intentional color scheme will say \u201cholidays\u201d much better than a multi-color pillow embroidered with a cursive holiday greeting. Stick with one color and lean into it. \u201cI do love red for the holidays, especially ruby reds or a wine color,\u201d admits Haywood. If red is too much for your existing color scheme<\/a><\/strong>, go for whites or golds to create an elegant, wintery scene. Or take a cue from Emily Henderson and embrace patterns. On their own, checks and stripes aren\u2019t particularly festive, but in white, red and black, they add a sophisticated holiday flair to the living room<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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02. Go All Natural<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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It\u2019s safe to say that a vase of fresh flowers or greenery never looks like chaotic or like clutter. The same rule applies to fresh materials when holiday decorating. \u201cNatural materials<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and real greenery are my go-to whenever possible,\u201d recommends Haywood.\u00a0A live garland is a low-effort, high-impact option: \u201cYou get the pine scent in your home and, short of draping it over a doorway or mantel, there isn\u2019t much work involved.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n \"festive<\/a>\n\n\n\n

03. Don\u2019t Add\u2014Swap What\u2019s Existing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Instead of adding in\u00a0more<\/em>\u00a0items, make swaps. Change out pillow covers and throws, doormats and tea towels, and stylish accessories<\/a><\/strong>. Take inspiration from Ursula Carmona of\u00a0Home Made by Carmona\u00a0and change out your favorite candle display with votives in a festive color scheme. The more integrated your holiday d\u00e9cor is into your existing d\u00e9cor, the less it will feel like clutter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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04. Decorate in Neutrals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Reds\u00a0and<\/em>\u00a0greens or silvers\u00a0and<\/em>\u00a0golds can overwhelm the eye and lead to thoughts of a Hallmark Christmas and a When Harry Met Sally\u00a0<\/em>New Year\u2019s Eve. Try incorporating holiday d\u00e9cor in neutral colors.<\/a><\/strong> Brown kraft paper snowflakes, despite their suggestion of the wintery weather we\u2019re all dreaming of, are nearly sculptural when hung on the wall. And certain textures, like heavy knits, fuzzy weaves, and faux fur, give off a cozy, festive feel without declaring their allegiance to any one holiday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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05. Display the Bold Items Together<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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It\u2019s possible to honor the traditions of the holiday season and also maintain your d\u00e9cor sanity. It\u2019s all about incorporating the boldest, loudest holiday d\u00e9cor in a purposeful way\u2014like on\u00a0the tree. \u201cOur tree is where we put our\u00a0\u2018sentimental\u2019 spin on things,\u201d says Haywood. \u201cMy mom gave me ornaments each year after I had a place of my own and I started a similar tradition for my kids. The collection<\/a><\/strong> grows every year and\u00a0I love that about it!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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06. Blend in Small Changes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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To keep your holiday d\u00e9cor from stealing the show, make it blend in. Choose holiday d\u00e9cor<\/a><\/strong> that looks natural with your existing color scheme or your prized year-round display pieces. Tuck that Santa-themed plate into the display of vintage plates on your sideboard<\/a><\/strong>. Add some cream-colored bottlebrush trees to your arrangement of beige sculptural pieces. Accent evergreen cuttings or a few holly berry branches to a floral arrangement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

07. Have a \u2018Shelfie Moment\u2019<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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If you really want to display an item that\u2019s basically a billboard for the holiday season, have a \u201cshelfie moment,\u201d as Haywood calls it. \u201cDedicate a set of shelves or a small corner of a room<\/a><\/strong> to the kitschy stuff. That way it doesn\u2019t look\u00a0like the\u00a0holidays\u00a0consumed\u00a0your home!\u201d she says.\u00a0Look to the areas of your space that aren\u2019t front and center\u2014the powder room, the bar cart<\/a><\/strong>, the window sill above the kitchen sink\u2014and add holiday pizzazz to your heart\u2019s content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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READ MORE:<\/strong> These Luxury Bookcases Will Be Your New Favorite Home Accessories<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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