Written by Lucy Winters-Underwood, Founder of Lucy Winterwood Luxury Interior Design Studio. Serving St Albans, Harpenden, Hertfordshire & North London.
The festive season has well and truly begun, and our homes take centre stage, becoming places where magical moments are made. With a little of thought and creativity, you can transform your interiors into warm, inviting sanctuaries that capture the spirit of Christmas. From selecting the perfect spot for your tree to embracing seasonal scents, here’s a few ways you can bring the charm of Christmas to your Interiors.
Interior Focal Point: Placing Your Christmas Tree
The Christmas tree is the shining star of holiday décor, so its placement deserves careful consideration. Choose a spot that’s both prominent and practical.
If your reception room is the heart of the home, position the tree where it can be admired from every angle, such as by a window or near the fireplace. If you want the wow factor as your guests enter, opt for a grand statement tree in the entrance hall.
For those who love to go all out, multiple trees are the answer. Trees dedicated to the ambience and décor of the room. As someone with a young family, we love the idea of a children’s tree, decorated by the little ones with homemade decorations from over the years. It’s a thoughtful way to embrace the magic of Christmas with your young ones – without compromising the design in other areas of the home!
Decorate thoughtfully by layering lights, garlands, and ornaments. Start with your lights for an even glow, follow with ribbons, garlands, dare we say tinsel, and finish with ornaments of varying shapes and sizes to create depth.
Seasonal Colour Palettes: Bringing the Cosy and Inviting Christmas Charm
Your colour palette sets the tone for your festive décor. While traditional red and green remain timeless and charming, experimenting with alternative palettes can bring a fresh feel to your interiors this season.
For a classic or regal elegance pair deep greens and rich reds with touches of gold. If a modern minimalist approach is more your style, use whites, silvers, and icy blues or blush pinks for a winter wonderland escapism. Combine earthy tones like browns and creams with accents of cranberry and pine green for a rustic traditional warmth. For the maximalist in you, add colour, crazy baubles, ribbons, nutcrackers and stocking to every inch of the home – the bigger the better!
Festive decorations are all about layering textures, colours and interest. To further create cosy and inviting spaces focus on layering plush throws, velvet or faux fur cushions, and soft rugs. This not only adds warmth but also makes the space irresistibly inviting on chilly evenings.
The Dining Room and wow-factor tablescapes
Christmas dining is about more than food, it’s an opportunity to impress your guests with a beautifully styled table. To create a wow factor at the dinner table, focus on the following elements.
Table Linens: Start with a tablecloth or runner in your chosen palette. Velvet runners ooze luxury or natural linen in earthy tones work well for a rustic theme.
Seasonal Centrepieces: Use fresh greenery, candles, and ornaments for a layered, elegant look. Mix heights and textures to create visual interest.
Place Settings: Personalise settings with handwritten name cards or charm your guests with small, thoughtful favours.
Ambient lighting: Candle sticks, lanterns or fairy lights can change the mood from calm slower cheese and wine evenings to vibrant morning breakfasts.
Engaging your festive senses through the power of Scent
Scent has the power to evoke memories and enhance the festive mood. Seasonal Foliage is often the under lying notes of the ‘Christmas Scent’ from Pine trees to flowers, wreathes, or staircases and mantlepieces adorned with fresh garlands. We’ve picked some of the best festive inspired scents to fill your home this Season.
Diffusers: Reed diffusers are a subtle way to infuse your home with fragrance all day long. We love Jo Malones Pine & Eucalyptus for a crisp, festive scent or the The White Company Winter Diffuser, which blends cinnamon, clove, and orange for a warm and spicy aroma.
Candles: Candles not only add a cosy glow but also fill the air with seasonal scents. The Diptyque Sapin Candle is a luxurious option with a fresh pine scent, while Neom Christmas Wish offers a comforting mix of mandarin, cinnamon, and tonka bean.
For your interiors, strategically place candles and diffusers in high-traffic areas like the living room, hallway, and dining space to ensure the scent lingers everywhere.
Bringing the charm of Christmas to your Interiors this Season
Bringing the charm of Christmas to your interiors is about creating spaces that feel both festive and welcoming. With a beautifully placed tree, an inviting colour palette, a show-stopping dining table, and the perfect seasonal scents, your home will be ready to embrace the joy of the season. So, gather your loved ones and let your exquisite interiors set the stage for cherished holiday memories.
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