LEARN FROM PROS: HOW TO DECORATE FOR CHRISTMAS

One of the most anticipated holidays of the year is nearly here. Christmas is back in full force after 2 thought years. And the interior design market is boiling with fresh new ideas for some Christmas decorations.

Follow these expert tips if you’ve yet to transform your house into a festive and welcoming home.

?FAMILY MEMORIES

Without a doubt, one of the major elements of these holidays is family. You can use the holiday season to start new traditions in your household. Through candles with a distinct aroma, eye-catching patterns, or a collection of special plants.

This way you can share a little bit of yourself with your family every year, for several generations.

“My mother always decorated our house with natural greenery, flowers, and branches, and I’ve continued to do that as I build memories for my children and grandchildren,"?says Dallas-based Laura Wilson.?

“This festive season, shoppers are prioritising human connections more than ever, and cherishing the communities and relationships that matter most to them,”?says Dayna Isom Johnson, Trend Expert at Etsy.

CHOOSE ONE COLOUR COMBINATION

There is nothing wrong with colours during Christmas, in fact, colours usually are synonymous with happiness. There is also a new interior design trend that focuses on going overboard with colours and objects. But if you are one of those that prefer something more traditional stick to one colour combination.

Be careful not to overdo it. It’s best to select a few colours that match and go from there. Usually,?3 to 4 colours are enough, and you can make beautiful combinations that are both inspiring, welcoming, and festive.

“Choosing a decorating scheme for Christmas can be tricky, so I recommend creating a mood board with three core colours that complement each other,”?says Kelly Hoppen, CBE owner and interior designer at Kelly Hoppen Interiors.

FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO GO ALL OUT

Have you heard of Christmaximalism? Well, it is a?Maximalism design?applied to the Christmas holidays. These past two years were hard. Some of us just want to go all out and this is the perfect year to do so.

Don’t be afraid to experiment, try replacing the tree skirt with a vintage fishbowl or a?planter, just go crazy.

“More is more,"?proclaims the Charleston designer, Matthew Monroe Bees.?"The holidays are meant to be extravagant!

“Greenery, lots of colour and even more sparkles!”?says Lisa Dawson, interior blogger, and author of Resourceful Living.?“Lockdown has made us all more appreciative of the outdoors, and I'm bringing that into my home this festive season with plenty of faux eucalyptus and fir

FOCUS ON THE TABLESCAPE

The tablescape is always important, either during a festivity or just a simple dinner with friends. But why don’t you try to go a little more detailed with your dining table this year? You don’t need to buy a whole new dining set to make the table feel festive.

A beautifully set table isn’t just pretty to look at, it gives your diners a mood boost too, says Emily Painter, founder of tabletop rental company Freshly Set.?“It’s especially important now that things have changed a bit and we’re having smaller groups. Even if it’s not a big event, you can still make it feel intimate and special,"?

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