Interior designers share 12 creative ways to decorate for the holidays

Cheyenne LentzNov 15, 2021, 21:23 IST

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Insider asked four interior designers to share their best decor ideas for the holidays.
They said to opt for woods, florals, and natural shades, and use homemade garlands in small doses.

From twinkle lights to DIY decor, there are several design details to incorporate in your space for the holiday season. Insider spoke with four interior designers about the best ways to spruce up your home and make it more festive.

Here's what they said:

Use greenery to create a natural vibe during the winter months.

Incorporating eucalyptus branches into your decor can add a fresh feel. New Africa/Shutterstock

Consider woods and natural colors when picking out holiday accessories.

Wooden decor can give your space a neutral holiday flair. Anna Timokhina/Shutterstock

Add baby's breath around the house to act as faux snow.

Baby's breath looks magical in the winter. theburntumber/Shutterstock

Incorporate white twinkle lights all around your home.

Sparkly lights are bound to add a cozy vibe to your space. Aliaksandra Spirydovich/Shutterstock

Create a curated moment under the tree with gift wrapping.

Switch up your holiday aesthetic with brown boxes and twine. Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock

Break out your favorite childhood toys to add some charm to your tree.

Keep larger toys at the bottom. TierneyMJ/Shutterstock

Homemade decor adds a personal touch.

Homemade decor, like dried oranges and macramé, adds a personal touch. Iryna Imago/Shutterstock

Hang garlands in unconventional areas of your home.

Hang them on ladders or over your bed. Kateryna Yaremchuk/Shutterstock

Take a chance with a sparse tree.

Minimalist trees are trending this season. PaKo Studio/Shutterstock

Keep your decor asymmetrical.

Use mini trees to create an asymmetrical look. New Africa/Shutterstock

Rotate holiday accessories with baseline decor.

Keeping the foundation of the decor the same and just changing out the accessory layer keeps decorating simple. Jene Smu/Shutterstock

Tree collars soften a space and add beautiful texture.

Tree baskets can look tidier than collars. SDammer/Shutterstock

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