Christmas is just around the corner, and if you’re like us, you’re already thinking about your holiday cheer and decorative objects. Whether you’re planning to update your existing decor, add something new, or begin fresh in a new home or event, determining your Christmas style can help you narrow your focus to create a cohesive design. Let’s fill your home with joy this holiday season!
Traditional
Let’s start with a traditional Christmas with all the trimmings. As you might guess, this style is characterized by a classic red, green, and gold color scheme. It often includes plaid patterns, traditional evergreen wreaths, a tree, religious decor like a Nativity scene or advent calendar, and Christmas motifs like Santa Claus, nutcrackers, gingerbread houses, reindeer, snowmen, etc.! Together, these elements create an inviting, warm atmosphere that feels nostalgic and lighthearted.
Scandinavian Winter
On the opposite end of the decorating spectrum is a Scandinavian Christmas style. If you prefer simple, clean decor to bright colors and traditional Christmas patterns, then this approach might be more to your liking. Inspired by Nordic culture, this style balances natural textures such as wood and wool with fresh greenery and soft candlelight. Handmade decorative objects, neutral tones, and rustic finishes create a sense of simplicity and calm over the holidays.
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Modern
Looking for something a little more bold and unique? The modern Christmas decor style might be for you. Monochrome decorations, eye-catching geometric patterns, and minimalist ornaments create a strong sense of style at the holidays. Taking cues from the mid-century modern era, you might incorporate rich, earthy tones as well as black and white into your decorating scheme. Metallic accents in silver and gold add a touch of luxury, enhancing the modern atmosphere. You might also take a more eclectic approach to your styling by adding global influences to your holiday decor.
Glam
If you love the glitz and glamor of the holidays, this style is for you! The glam Christmas style is all about opulence and extravagance, characterized by the use of shimmering ornaments, plush fabrics like velvet, and sparkling lights. Rich jewel tones and metallics like gold, silver, and rose gold can be used generously in your decorating. Crystal accents and mirrored surfaces further amplify the glitz!
Shop Holiday Decor at GDC Home
No matter what your Christmas style is, GDC Home is the Charleston home decor store for all of your decorations. We have lots of stylish decor to deck the halls and make this the most merry season of the year. Stop by any of our three home decor stores in Charleston, Mt. Pleasant, and Kiawah to discover our Christmas treasures. Or, shop our holiday collection online here.
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Berry & Thread Tree Set of 4 Place Holders
Spruce up winter tablescapes with these beautifully sculpted place card holders.
Ginger Jar Set of 4 Place Card Holders
Exquisite little ginger jars make this set of place card holders equally traditional, festive and charming.
