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Best thing about this trend: You can go as bold or as subtle as you like.
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Best thing about this trend: Getting creative and experimenting with ideas to surprise your guests.
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Best thing about this trend: The cosy sense of nostalgia that will make any guest feel instantly at home.
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Whichever look you go for, be sure to stock up on snuggly throws and cosy cushions for keeping everyone happy when it’s cold outside.
Christmas Decor Trends for Every Taste
Words by Emma Hughes
November 15, 2019
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Whether you want your Christmas home accessories to coordinate, complement or clash with your existing décor, there’s a lot of thought that goes into creating your perfect seasonal scheme.
Not sure which direction to go in? Here are four festive trends to try this Christmas, and some tips on how to get the look with Barker and Stonehouse.
Glamorous
Perhaps elegance is already the essence of your home, or maybe it’s something you’d like to experiment with for a change. Either way, dazzling glamour is easy to achieve at this time of year. From your Christmas tree to your Christmas décor, metallics lend the luxe effect you need.
First choose your palette: warm, cool, or both. Silvers, chromes and nickels will create a clean and modern look, whereas brass, bronze and gold have a cosier feel. The finishes you opt for will also have a major impact – we recommend mixing brushed, spun and polished elements for depth and varied texture. Looking for something a little different? Rose gold and copper remain popular for a unique take on festive décor that is very on-trend.
Functional as well as fabulous, some sparkling tableware is ideal for completing your all-important Christmas table. And your pièce de résistance? A stunning drinks trolley dressed up to the nines, fit for serving your guests in style.
Best thing about this trend: You can go as bold or as subtle as you like.
What to look for: Glass, sequins and sparkles, metallics and high-shine finishes, statement designs.
Our favourite picks:
Lit Tree Silhouette Lantern
Pair of Glitter Trees
Aluminium Champagne Cooler
Kensington Drinks Trolley Contemporary
Contemporary
For many of us, the phrase “Christmas décor” conjures up images of mistletoe, angels and stockings suspended above the fireplace. However, if you’re all about living in the present, why not take a step away from the traditional and instead curate a contemporary scheme that’s just as magical?
More Seasonal-Chic than Santa’s-Grotto, this look relies on minimalist designs and modern materials. There are many angles you can take, but clean and un-fussy is the goal here. Experiment with unexpected elements, like industrial decorations, geometric shapes or even a black and white colour palette. Monochrome baubles will look great displayed in stylish bowls and vases, or how about filling a lantern with fake snow and topping with miniature Christmas trees as a fun surprise? To finish, LED light features are an easy route to current style.
Best thing about this trend: Getting creative and experimenting with ideas to surprise your guests.
What to look for: Minimalist designs, geometric shapes, unconventional colours, monochrome.
Our favourite picks:
Glass Lantern
Lit Glass Tree
Mirrored Tree Shelf
Hexagonal Glass Lantern
Traditional
A commitment to classic Christmas style, traditional schemes work especially well in older buildings with warm, neutral colour schemes. In fact, wood panelling and a roaring fire will really bring out the best in this look.
You’ll have plenty to choose from in the décor department; from wintry motifs like reindeer and snowflakes to whimsical candy canes, toy box characters and of course, the humble wreath. It goes without saying that golds, reds and greens are the colour palette of choice for this merry trend.
Still not in the spirit? Sprinkle your space with fake snow for that special touch, then dial up the cosiness with warm lights and flickering candles. All that’s missing is the mince pies.
Best thing about this trend: The cosy sense of nostalgia that will make any guest feel instantly at home.
What to look for: Classic festive motifs, ceramic ornaments, warm lighting, red, gold and green.
Our favourite picks:
Bubble Candle Holder
VW Beetle with Tree
Pine Cone Candle Holder
Stag Sculpture
Whichever look you go for, be sure to stock up on snuggly throws and cosy cushions for keeping everyone happy when it’s cold outside.
Next, check out our Christmas Collection 2019 for gift ideas, dining room inspiration and quick-delivery buys that you can have in your home before the big day.
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