6 Creative Christmas Decorating Ideas for Your Entire Home

Posted by Val Malnar on December 01, 2022

It’s officially December 1^st. Only 24 days until Christmas! Ekkk, it crept on me this year. I'm feeling a bit behind. In case you're in the same boat as me, I thought I’d give you some help with Christmas decorating ideas to make your home feel more festive. I’m going to cover as many surfaces as possible so that you have lots of options to choose from. Alright, let’s get to it. In no particular order, here are…….

6 Creative Christmas Decorating Ideas for Your Entire Home

CHRISTMAS TREES

Okay, I had to start with the most obvious one because you can get so creative with Christmas trees when decorating your home for the festive season.

Where to use them

Set them up as a focal point in your living room, family room or entry
If you have the room, you can put one on your stairway landing, in a dining room or a bedroom
Use small or miniature Christmas trees for your bathroom, table décor, shelves or mantle décor

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CHRISTMAS WREATHS
Alright, this is another obvious one but Christmas wreaths are so versatile and add such beauty to any room in your home that I wanted to make sure you thought about all the places you can hang them.

Where to use them

On doors
On windows
On mirrors
On walls
On range hoods
On a blanket ladder
On the backs of chairs
Above a bed
As a centerpiece

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CHRISTMAS GARLANDS
There is such a beautiful variety of Christmas garlands available for you right now. Christmas garlands aren’t just for banisters anymore. They can be used to add more festiveness to so many spaces.

Where to use them

On fireplace mantles
On a banister
Around doorways
On dining tables
On the headboard of a bed
On the top of console tables, bookcases
On a shelf
On chair rail or picture rail
On chandeliers

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CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS
Traditionally, we use stockings on the fireplace or under the Christmas tree but there are some other spaces you can use them to add the Christmas spirit to your home.

Where to use them

On fireplace mantles
Under the tree
On the staircase banister
On coat hooks
On a blanket ladder
On the back of a chair
On a bed post
On the knob of a cabinet
From a hanging shelf

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CHRISTMAS PILLOWS
Pillows are one of my favourite ways to add Christmas cheer because they are so easy to swap in and out and they come in so many colours and patterns that add so much personality to a space.

Where to use them

On sofas, chairs and beds
On a bench in an entry
In a nook or window seat
Peeking out of a basket

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CHRISTMAS CANDLES
Christmas candles can be used almost anywhere and the beautiful scents add another layer to the festive experience you create in any room in your home.

Where to use them

On table tops (dining tables, coffee tables, side tables, console tables, nightstands, dressers, desks, etc.)
On fireplace mantles
On kitchen or bathroom countertops
On shelves

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Feel inspired yet? I hope so! I hope you find these ideas helpful and I’d love to see what you can create in your home. Share your photos with me on Instagram or Facebook using the hashtag #myotixmas. Wishing you all the very best of the holiday season.

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