Tis the season to start planning your Christmas decorations... or perhaps you’ve already started, seeing as it's November after all!
This year, trends are embracing a mix of nostalgia, creativity, and sustainability. From the resurgence of DIY décor to bows continuing to adorn everything, decorating your home this Christmas is all about fun and personality.
Bows
Bows are set to dominate Christmas décor this December, just as they have done in fashion and interiors throughout the year.
What makes bows so versatile is their ability to complement décor throughout the year. Not only do they add texture and elegance, but they’re also budget-friendly. Countless DIY tutorials are available online, demonstrating how to create a viral bow garland, typically priced at £126, using only craft store supplies and a glue gun.
Bows will be a staple decoration on trees, mantelpieces, and tablescapes – especially in a rich shade of burgundy, the colour of the season. Even interior influencers known for their neutral style are disrupting the muted tones to embrace the trend.
Nostalgic Christmas
People are looking to the past for inspiration to recreate the colourful chaos of Christmas during the 2000s.
A time when decorating wasn’t influenced by particular aesthetics or meant to match a home’s interiors, but was instead an explosion of colours and mismatched baubles that somehow worked.
To create the magic of nostalgia, consider choosing baubles simply because you like them, along with colourful tinsel and rainbow lights.
Thrifting ‘vintage’ decorations with family is a great way to not only repurpose once-beloved items but also curate a fun and authentic collection that will be personal to your home.
Unexpected Christmas tree
Bring the holiday cheer to every corner of your home by adding Christmas trees to different rooms. Place a tree in your bedroom to make lazy Sunday mornings spent watching Christmas movies in bed even more magical, or decorate your guest room to make your family member’s stay extra cosy.
Having multiple trees lets you extend the fun of decorating and experiment with different themes if you're torn between styles. If space is limited, consider adding smaller trees to your windowsills or shelves for a festive touch.
Crafty Christmas
The viral ‘shower rod trend’ circulating on social media is impossible to ignore, with creators demonstrating how a simple home item can be used to create showstopping garlands. By mounting a shower rod above door frames and draping garlands over it, then decorating with baubles, ribbons, and foliage, you can easily craft a custom decoration that complements the rest of your room’s décor.
Pool noodle DIYs are also plentiful online, with baubles and foliage attached by poking them through the foam. The decorated noodles can then be hung on mantelpieces or bannisters.
Crafting star-shaped lanterns from paper is becoming increasingly popular as it offers a sustainable way to decorate your home while providing a festive activity for the whole family to enjoy together.
The Christmas décor trends for 2024 celebrate a blend of nostalgia, creativity, and sustainability. From the classic charm of bows to the fun of DIY crafts, there are countless ways to transform your home for the season. Whether you're embracing the vibrant colours of Christmases past or designing one-of-a-kind decorations, this festive season offers the perfect chance to infuse your home with personality, warmth, and holiday cheer.
Which trend are you most eager to try?
