6 Creative Holiday Design Ideas For Your Home

Even though the holiday season is officially over (for now), it still doesn’t mean that you should give up on wonderful holiday designs and decorations. After all, there’s no better way to warm up your house than with some lovely décor.

If you ask us, holiday spirit should be present all throughout the year (why not even during the hot summer months). Plus, bear in mind that if you focus on creating a holiday design right now, you won’t have to worry about that next year.

So this makes this whole idea very practical as well. If you currently do not have the slightest idea what to do when it comes to this, then maybe our suggestions below will help you turn your home into a beautiful wonderland.

Spice Up Your Mantel

Nothing makes a house cozier than a fireplace. However, people tend to overlook and neglect it, forgetting how with only a few steps they can turn their mantel into a truly enchanting place. So are you in the mood to jazz things up a little bit and refresh your fireplace?

If the answer is yes, then it would be great if you surrounded the smattering of florals with some soft, neutral items. Make sure to select things that do not resemble each other and are made from different materials. 

And as a final touch, you can always put the string of lights that are going to make this area of your house look like it arrived straight from a fairytale. 

Candles Are Always Welcome!

It’s always a perfect time to put some candles in your house. One of their biggest virtues is the fact that they add that merry atmosphere to every household. And in these instances, your options are endless.

You can opt for large candles, smaller ones, white pillar candles, or scented candles. It’s up to you to decide which ones perfectly match the ambiance of your house. What we generally prefer (particularly when we invite someone over for a meal) is to put candles on a tray and then place it in the center of the table.

If you decide to do so, then it would be advisable not to put scented candles, because you do not want their smell to mix with the food you’ll be eating. Furthermore, candles can be placed in practically every room of your home.

If you want your bedroom and living room to feel very cozy, then it would be great if you opted for vanilla, cinnamon, or honey-scented candles. These scents are especially great during winter.

Don’t Forget Outdoor Lighting

Outdoor space is as equally important as an indoor area because it can be defined as an extension of your house. Furthermore, holiday lighting which is permanent is not only cost-effective but will also save you a lot of time. If you opt for them, you will no longer have to worry about whether you will have enough time to hang out the lights at the very last minute.

However, if you decide to purchase holiday lighting, make sure to hire a professional to do this for you so you don’t have to lift a finger, plus you can focus on decorating other areas of your household.

Focus On Countertops

There’s no denying that the kitchen is the epicenter of most households. It’s the place where all family members spend a lot of time, plus whenever you have guests it’s the first place you’ll take them (if you’re hosting a dinner/lunch).

Now, if you are lucky enough to have guests that will help you with meal preparation, then you have to do whatever is in your power to make your cabinet spaces and countertops more accessible.

One of the most effective ways to do so is by labeling as many areas in your kitchen as possible. In addition, if you want to take things to the next level, then you can put the measuring cups, spatulas, spoons, knives, recipe cards, and whisks in a beautiful, shiny tray in the middle of your island so everyone can easily access it. 

If you do something like this, you’ll see how everyone (including the guests who are not here to cook) will be able to seamlessly maneuver this area.

Moving On To Winter Planters

Even though we previously discussed outdoor lighting, it wouldn’t hurt to provide you with some other awesome ideas regarding outdoor decoration. It would be great if you compiled your own winter planters.

So what would be the best thing to do? For starters, you can decorate them with vegetation which is synonymous with holidays. For example, you can put some dogwood branches, pine trees, winterberries, ornamental grasses, evergreen shrubs, branches, etc. 

Now, if you want to further beautify this area, then feel free to put some faux berry picks or even a string of lights. If by any chance you reside in a place where beautiful flowers bloom even during harsh winters, then don’t forget to add them as well. 

Ornamental kales and camellias are particularly popular during the holiday season which makes them a perfect choice for these purposes.

Art, Art, Art

When we say art, we do not necessarily mean that you should purchase some expensive paintings. On the contrary. You can spice things up by putting some lovely art (even something that you’ve done all by yourself) that showcases seasonal colors.

This is something that can be done only for the holidays, but even if you decide to do it permanently, it’s still going to be a great idea. And it doesn’t have to be anything that’s too striking.

For example, you can always opt for some painted wood wall sign that’s going to give any area of your house that warm, cozy vibe and atmosphere. Apart from that, if you haven’t updated your photos (this refers to both the ones with friends and family members) now is a good time to do it, so that your guests can see that you didn’t forget to frame your favorite pictures. 

As you can see there are numerous things that you can do to convert your house into a lovely holiday haven. And what’s great about all these suggestions is the fact that they are not only wonderful but cost-effective too!