How To Decorate Your Home For Christmas

Transforming your home into a winter wonderland for the holiday season is part of the magic of Christmas, but if you're not sure where to start, it can feel daunting.

Don't worry, though - we're here to help. Using tips and tricks from our blog, we explore home Christmas decorations, including how to find the perfect theme for your home and the rooms and areas you can inject some festive spirit into.

This is your one-stop source for everything you need to know about transforming your home into a festive wonderland.

Whether you're planning a traditional colour palette of red, gold, and green or you're keen to create a Scandi-inspired sanctuary, our guide compiles our best ideas and themes to decorate every corner of your home, from your front door to your fireplace.

Decorating ideas for your home

Festive joy needs to be spread beyond the tree; to have a really merry Christmas, your whole home needs a makeover, especially if you're planning a get-together.

Decorating is about more than just adding some tinsel or lights; it's weaving the holiday spirit into the fabric of your home.

1. Front door Christmas magic

Your front door sets the tone for your entire festive display. It's the first thing guests see and, if you get the decorations right, it's sure to turn some heads. 

Here are some of our favourite door designs for you to try this Christmas: 

  • A traditional welcome - Hanging Christmas wreaths from doors has been a festive tradition for hundreds of years, and it's easy to see why. The natural contrast of evergreen foliage and bright red berries is truly a sight to behold and one that embodies the Christmas period.

  • Have fun with it - Create a cheerful display with novelty doorway decorations. Candy cane wreaths, for example, are a novel way of welcoming the festive period and bringing a smile to visitors' faces. You could even pair this with a light-up outdoor tree and other fun features, like a sign that says 'Stop here, Santa!'.

  • Bauble on - Baubles are for more than just the tree; they make great door decorations, too. To create a vivid display, you could attach baubles to your doors, hanging baskets, porch, wreaths, or garlands.

Discover additional door decoration advice in 'How to Decorate Your Front Door for Christmas: Ideas, Top Tips, and More'.

2. Window displays that shine

If you're getting serious about Christmas decorations, your windows are a perfect opportunity, especially as they offer the perfect dual display inside and out.

You can do so much with your windows, too, including:

  • Create a snowy scene - It doesn't need to snow outside for you to make your home a winter wonderland. To do this, make paper snowflakes, hang them from your curtain rail, and spray snow on the corners of your windows, giving them a frosty look.

  • Jingle all the way - Hang small bells on decorative ribbon, jute or wishing wire and string it across your window. Unlike some ideas, this is quite minimalist, so you won't block out too much natural light.

  • Use a small tree - delight passersby and inject a little more festive spirit into your home with a mini Christmas tree or a fibre optic tree.

Explore more in our blog: Christmas Window Decorations: Our 15 Favourite Christmas Window Display Ideas, Top Tips, and More.

3. Festive fireplace styling

The fireplace is a cosy hub of festive joy. After all, what's better than keeping the winter chill at bay with a crackling fire?

To help you make the most of your fireplace this Christmas, we put together these ideas:

  1. Cosy cottagecore - Make your fireplace the focal point of your living area with an extra-thick garland and other natural elements, like pinecones and dried orange slices, before finishing your mantle with classic red and white Christmas stockings.

  2. Classic colours - Combine warm white fairy lights with red, green or gold baubles, and traditional garlands.

  3. Bright and colourful - If red, gold or green baubles aren't really your thing, you could experiment with bright colours or bauble wreaths. Pick a colour palette that reflects your tastes or get baubles in all the colours of the rainbow, scatter them across the mantle, and pair them with multi-coloured ribbons.

Explore 8 more festive fireplace ideas in our guide: How to Decorate Your Fireplace at Christmas.

4. Decorating your Christmas table

So much of the festive period is spent sitting around the dining table, whether it's Christmas dinner or you're hosting a get-together in the post-Christmas lull before New Year.

Because so much focus is on the dining table, we think it deserves time to shine. Here are three of our favourite festive table designs:

  1. Icy blues and metallics - For a modern approach to your Christmas table, lay a faux fur table runner and scatter sparkly silver baubles and ornaments across the length, adding white or silver Christmas tree decorations like reindeer figurines to create a really wintery scene.

  2. Go for gold - Gold accents will give your table an effortlessly luxurious feel, so add elegance with gold cutlery and jewel-toned ribbons. Try tying silky ribbon around your cutlery, stemmed glassware, or candles to instantly upgrade the festivities.

  3. Festival florals - Use a mix of seasonal flowers like poinsettias, amaryllis, and red roses to create a vibrant, fresh floral centrepiece.

Check out over 17 more suggestions in our Christmas table design ideas guide.

Christmas decorating themes to follow

Create a scandi wonderland

Minimalist yet magical, Scandi Christmas style focuses on nature, simplicity, and cosy textures:

  • Decor ideas: Danish paper stars, cable-knit stockings, rustic pinecone garlands

  • Scandi tree styling: muted palettes, wooden ornaments, faux fur base wraps

  • Scented elements: dried oranges, cinnamon, eucalyptus

For true hygge, stick to ivory candles, wooden accents, and a balance of soft textures. Less is more, so choose quality over quantity.

Discover more tips in: Scandi Christmas Decoration Ideas for Your Home.

Embrace a retro revival

Turn back time with nostalgic Christmas decor from the '60s, '70s and '80s:

  • Vintage ceramic trees with built-in multicolour lights

  • Retro lighting: oversized string lights, tinsel, fibre optic trees

  • Classic characters: nutcrackers, red trucks, plaid prints

  • Table decor: old-fashioned tablecloths, coloured candles, homemade crackers

Mix retro pieces with modern elements for an eclectic twist that still feels authentic.

Relive the nostalgia with: Retro Christmas Decorations and Ideas for a Vintage Christmas.

Bo-ho-ho

Boho style is all about being free-spirited, thinking outside of the box, and celebrating your own individuality and tastes.

So, if you're thinking of bucking the trend this Christmas and taking your own direction, why not try some of the ideas below or use them as inspiration for your Christmas design plans:

  • Wooden beads: String an assortment of wooden beads on twine, and before you've sung 'Twelve Days of Christmas,' you’ve made yourself a festive garland that will fit any decor.

  • Macrame: No boho Christmas decor would be complete without macrame. Use macrame wall hangings or festive wreaths and garlands to add a touch of artistry to the heart of your home.

  • Birds of a feather: A splash of striking natural feathers can be eye-catching in any space, so let your creativity roam. Soft and wispy ostrich feathers perfectly complement your bohemian home decor. You'll have an array of colours to choose from.

Get the creative juices flowing with more tips in our Boho Christmas Decor Inspiration guide.

Creating a cosy Christmas grotto

Make every room feel like a warm hug with these cosy decor ideas:

  • Lighting: warm white fairy lights, lanterns, LED candles

  • Textures: fleece throws, wool rugs, faux fur accents

  • Natural elements: artificial greenery, rustic garlands, dried floral wreaths

  • Colour palettes: creamy neutrals, classic red/green/gold, bronzed tones

  • Personal touches: DIY crafts, handmade garlands, meaningful baubles

A lived-in look is key; don’t aim for perfection. Instead, let your space reflect your personality.

Read the full guide: How to Make Your Home Cosy for Christmas.

Tree Styling Trends for 2025

This year’s top Christmas tree decoration ideas offer something for everyone:

  1. Sustainabili-tree : eco-friendly ornaments, dried botanicals, reusable ribbons

  2. Kitschmas: neon lights, novelty baubles, candy-coloured fun

  3. Scandi simplicity: wood and white, faux snow, soft lighting

  4. Maximalist glam: jewel tones, sequins, velvet textures

  5. Pretty pastels: pinks, lilacs, feather accents

Match your theme to your home’s style, and consider pets, kids, and ceiling height when choosing your tree size and decorations.

For more inspiration and ideas, see: Christmas Decoration Ideas & Themes for 2025.

How to decorate safely and securely

Whatever you’re decorating, it's important you take the necessary measures to keep yourself safe and make sure your home isn't suffering the effects when you take down the decorations - this includes:

  • Using command hooks, suction cups, and zip ties for secure hanging.

  • Opting for flame-retardant artificial foliage near heat sources.

  • Choosing pre-lit trees, wreaths, and garlands to avoid wiring hazards.

  • Keeping fragile or small items away from pets and children.

For more guidance and advice on making your home feel festive in a safe and secure way, take a look at the following guides:

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Once you've picked out the tree, make sure you have all of the decorations you need, from indoor and outdoor Christmas lights, tree toppers, nutcrackers and toys, and beautifully decorated Christmas wreaths and garlands.

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