Decorating for a More Modern Christmas (from MeCC Interiors) is a post from the Home Renovation Guide Blog. If you've enjoyed this post be sure to check out HomeRenovationGuide.com.
It may be just me, but I find most spaces decorated for Christmas to appear very traditional. Not necessarily because the furnishings are more traditional in style; perhaps it is the trees and ornaments and selected colour schemes. For those of you in agreement who are looking for something with a more contemporary feel, one or more of the following may provide the inspiration you need to create something fresh and exciting this year!
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A tall, skinny tree covered with “snow” — actually a white feather boa — and shimmering ornaments in pale blue, silver, and white feels light within this space; a perfect complement to the existing winter white palette.
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A white tree is certainly not for everyone, but a simple, fresh colour scheme taken from the room’s regular décor features gives a more casual, yet still festive, atmosphere.
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Modern doesn’t need to be monochromatic or lacking in colour. This tree is almost overflowing with boldly coloured ornaments. What I really like is the simple treatment of the framed art and the simple floral arrangement on the shelf to tie it all together.
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An utterly vibrant space, this dining room has nary a tree nor a garland in sight, but it is definitely festive with the simple addition of ornaments hanging from the chandelier and lying randomly on the table.
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This wine bottle idea can easily be incorporated into any space. It creates great ambient lighting and could be scattered throughout a room, lined up on a console or table, or even act as a temporary fireplace insert.
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Whoever said a tree had to be, or even resemble, an evergreen? This fresh take uses random branches. Outside on a tree, they might look barren and cold. But within this setting, it looks great!
Image by blog girl Amelia Warren
Another example of a more spartan “tree” with select ornaments.
Black and white Christmas
For some reason, this space screams Dr. Seuss to me. And I love it!! Sheer whimsy and playfulness.
