Jazz up your home with unexpected Christmas decorations this December. After all, there’s no rule that says angels and Santas must adorn your home, or that holiday décor must be red and green!
Make your holiday decorating fit your personal style. Love the contemporary look? Non-traditional color palettes are striking and fun. Can’t leave your conventional décor behind? Repurpose it to create the spirit of Christmas in a new and unusual way (for example: place an old-fashioned sled hung with a pair of ice skates outside the front door.)
Create pizzazz inside the home
“Decorating for Christmas doesn’t have to be stodgy or expensive,” says Katja Richards, owner of Stage-Right Interiors in Centreville, Va. “For a sophisticated look, keep colors consistent throughout. For the greatest impact, group like-items together.” Her other suggestions:
Want a modern “industrial” tree? Find a tree branch in an appealing shape and spray paint it a metallic color, such as silver or pewter. Plant your tree in an appropriately sized pot and decorate!
Add candles overhead. Drop tea lights in mason jars, wrap the rim with wire, and hang from hooks. To add color, buy gel sheets and line the glass container.
“Even drinking glasses can become candleholders,” says Richards. “This is a great way to showcase that vintage glassware you otherwise never use.”
Add drama with florals
It’s time to go beyond the classic Christmas greenery and floral and put a new spin on traditional arrangements. Brandon Hamm, of Passion Growers in Miami, has a few suggestions.
“I think the holidays go beyond the traditional red and green to include colors like gold, peach, and cream,” Hamm says. “The great thing about roses is they can be used in so many crazy or innovative ways. Our twist is to use some varieties you wouldn’t consider for Christmas time.”
One variety’s petals are yellowish with tinges of red and hints of green. When paired with a pale red bloom with burgundy tips, it creates an exotic look. As alternates, Hamm suggests deep pink, creamy orange, and salmon. His tips:
Incorporate fresh roses into your wreath, garland, or even your Christmas tree as sweet-smelling ornaments.
Hang fresh roses as pomanders from stairwells or high ceilings for a dramatic presentation when entertaining.
It’s just as easy to be creative outside the home. “Look around and use what you have in different, unexpected ways,” says Richards.
“If you have a paneled door, enlarge holiday scenes found on the Internet and apply only to the panels.” Richards suggests using colored pictures for a traditional look, but black-and-white images make for a more sophisticated, modern appearance.
Create seasonal interest in your entryway by arranging several small, seasonal plants. “Add battery-operated LED lights for nighttime drama,” says Richards.
Don’t be afraid to put a twist on tried-and-true traditional Christmas décor. This year, be the talk of your neighborhood with unexpected holiday decorations!
Unexpected Christmas decorations
Jazz up your home with unexpected Christmas decorations this December. After all, there’s no rule that says angels and Santas must adorn your home, or that holiday décor must be red and green!
Make your holiday decorating fit your personal style. Love the contemporary look? Non-traditional color palettes are striking and fun. Can’t leave your conventional décor behind? Repurpose it to create the spirit of Christmas in a new and unusual way (for example: place an old-fashioned sled hung with a pair of ice skates outside the front door.)
Create pizzazz inside the home
“Decorating for Christmas doesn’t have to be stodgy or expensive,” says Katja Richards, owner of Stage-Right Interiors in Centreville, Va. “For a sophisticated look, keep colors consistent throughout. For the greatest impact, group like-items together.” Her other suggestions:
Add drama with florals
It’s time to go beyond the classic Christmas greenery and floral and put a new spin on traditional arrangements. Brandon Hamm, of Passion Growers in Miami, has a few suggestions.
“I think the holidays go beyond the traditional red and green to include colors like gold, peach, and cream,” Hamm says. “The great thing about roses is they can be used in so many crazy or innovative ways. Our twist is to use some varieties you wouldn’t consider for Christmas time.”
One variety’s petals are yellowish with tinges of red and hints of green. When paired with a pale red bloom with burgundy tips, it creates an exotic look. As alternates, Hamm suggests deep pink, creamy orange, and salmon. His tips:
Add holiday flair outside the home
It’s just as easy to be creative outside the home. “Look around and use what you have in different, unexpected ways,” says Richards.
Don’t be afraid to put a twist on tried-and-true traditional Christmas décor. This year, be the talk of your neighborhood with unexpected holiday decorations!