How To Decorate Your Home For The Holidays

Can you believe it's already the most wonderful time of year? With all the upcoming Christmas celebrations and gatherings, 'tis the season to haul your boxes of holiday goodies from the attic or basement and adorn your home with lush greenery, festive ornaments and radiant light displays.

But now is also a great time to add some 2017 updates to your holiday design scheme, and three words to keep in mind this season are rustic, minimalist and cozy. From Scandinavian-inspired decor and country Christmas vibes to natural greens and geometric shapes, we've got all your holiday trends and styles covered.

Take a look at these easy-to-incorporate designs and you'll have yourself a real life winter wonderland just in time for Christmas.

Woodland Themes And Evergreen

Trim your rich spruces, pines or firs with silvers and golds for a classy, timeless holiday look. Then sprinkle cute and furry woodland creatures throughout to transform your living room into an enchanted forest.

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Pastel Fairytale

Skip the traditional red and green in favor of winter whites and pretty pastel shades to create a whimsical wonderland look this Christmas. Vintage frills, blush accents and frosted branches galore will have you feeling like you're in the midst of a romantic Hallmark Christmas movie.

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Minimalist Wreaths

Less is more this holiday season! These minimalist wreaths may be simple, but the statement they make will be grand. Plus, the contrast of modern copper against rustic, pastel ornaments will create a chic, unique holiday look.

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Non-Traditional Rustic Trees

Looking for an alternative Christmas tree this year? This design is perfect for those who don't have time to buy a tree or just want to shake things up a bit. Rustic wooden beams, radiant lights and your favorite ornaments will do the trick. Don't forget to plop the shining star on top!

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Natural Greenery

Instead of tinsel and garland, try more natural-looking lush greens to spruce up your front entrance. You can even incorporate them inside, wrapping the greenery up your staircase or embellishing your mantle. The simple greens are a quick and easy way to create a warm welcoming for guests.

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Scandinavian Stars

Incorporating Scandinavian-inspired elements throughout your home will be a huge hit this holiday. Oversized stars, natural woods, woolen fabrics and twinkling lights will make for a warm and cozy Nordic design.

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Winter White Christmas Tablescape

Clean, modern and simple is in this year. That's why white is a no-brainer for your holiday tablescape. Add some white dishes, glass cutlery and glitz aplenty for a glamorous tabletop feel. If you're looking for a splash of color, any holiday hue goes with bright white.

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Geometric Copper Ornaments

Deck the halls with geometric shapes and copper materials for a contemporary Christmas. These shapes and metals are super trendy and will look great dangling from your tree or in any other aspect of your home.

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Country Christmas

There's nothing like that warm and fuzzy feeling when walking into your home during the holidays — and a country Christmas is as homey as it gets! Incorporating distressed wood, burlap materials, antiques and natural greens will create a cozy farmhouse atmosphere.

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