Today I'm sharing a post from back in 2016 that is one of my all-time most read posts. I thought I might "refurbish" the content, but instead just added to it a bit to include "Cottage" which has emerged this last few years. If it feels a little dated, decor trends have shifted and redefined themselves this last couple of years. I thought it would be fun just to take a quick look at some of the different "Styles of Christmas".
I believe in letting your home dictate (maybe "nudge") your style. As I've wandered through Pinterest, I thought I'd share some inspiration from a few of the trends we have in decor, now. Farmhouse is such a big trend right now; this style depends heavily on functional furniture, accessories, and usually neutrals with limited amount of color.
Little Farmstead
Most of the Coastal decorating is found in homes close to the Coast, but a few people decorate with this vibe that just love all things "Beach" and appreciate the lighter colors of sand and sea. Seaside colors of pale blues and watery greens predominate in Coastal Decor.
Coastal
Sand and Sisal
French Nordic / Shabby Chic
/ White Farmhouse
Gwen Moss
Vintage Cottage
Another trend in decorating which started with "Shabby Chic" and overlaps into Farmhouse and an aesthetic from the Scandinavian bloggers. Whites, neutrals and vintage pieces again form the base for this style.
French Nordic / Shabby Chic
/ White Farmhouse
Vintage Cottage
I guess I would have to say I fall into this next category somewhat. I love an English Cottage feel to my home, and even though I love vintage, French Country, white, and farmhouse elements, (with a little "Shabby" thrown in) I like and appreciate some color and diversity in my decor. I think each room should have some dark and light, different woods (some painted), paint palette, and fabrics. If you're basically traditional you can mix other trends more easily to have a result that's unique and all your own. The use of red and green is a hallmark of the Traditional Christmas Style
For Christmas this is my go-to style.
I love the traditional colors and style that Tartan Plaid lends itself to.
I like English Cottage, Vintage, and a little Woodsy/ Rustic for a mix.
Plaid Traditional
that's always fun for Christmas.
Woodsy Cabin Plaid
Of course, any style can pull from a different color palette, but I think Pastels really lend themselves to the lighter feel of a feminine take on French Country, and Shabby.
Vintage Pastel
So what's your favorite style
or style mix for the Holidays?
I know I've left out so many styles,
but these are my favorites in decorating for Christmas.
I've tried to give credit if a watermark was shown, if not
they all can be found in my Pinterest Boards for Christmas.
