Christmas decorations for minimalist lovers

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LITTLE CHRISTMAS

How to decorate your home this festive season without having to go all-out

GOLD, silver, red, green – they’re all colours traditionally associated with the festive season, but definitely not to everyone’s taste – particularly if your home is usually adorned by neutral tones.

Thankfully, you no longer have to miss out on the chance to add a Christmas splash to your décor, because there are plenty of subtle tweaks you can make that steer clear of obnoxious colours.

Wreaths

Or in this case, half a wreath! Half wreathes with small sprigs of pine or holly are enough to get the point across, and still give your home that cosy Christmas feel – and you can make them yourself on a budget! Try adding a few subtle ornaments with more rigid shapes too, which are perfect if Scandi is the vibe you’re going for.

Lights

Steer clear of ornaments laden with bright colours illuminating them. Instead, opt for a single fairy light string along a white wall to make your space sparkle without giving you a headache. You could even ditch the lights altogether and get creative by making something your own, like these geometric hanging decorations instead! They’re made entirely of paper straws, and we’d definitely keep them up year-round.

Tree? What tree?

Of course, you could go for the classic white tree to keep in-line with the rest of your theme, but why a tree at all? Simple, wooden decorations require no decorating and add a subtle pop to any dining or coffee table. Plus, there’s no mess to clear up afterwards.

Stockings

The great thing about stockings is that the design choices are endless, and they’re one of the more personable options around. Instead of opting for the traditional fireplace hanging, find a large branch you can fix to the backdrop of a white wall, and you’ve got yourself a nifty little display.

TOP TIP!

Use neutrals as your base colour, and save traditional Christmas colours for subtle accents.