How to Create a Contemporary Christmas Interior

There are so many fabulous Christmas decorations on the high street this season you really are spoiled for choice when it comes to choosing a theme and colour scheme for your home interior. If you like to stand apart from the crowd with your festive decor then you can create a sleek and contemporary Christmas interior that is chic and vibrant.

From bold neon colour palettes to glamorous metallic accessories and furnishings you can create an elegant alternative to traditional Christmas interiors whilst still maintaining a fun and festive holiday spirit

Trees

Contemporary takes on traditional Christmas trees have become increasingly popular for creating a sleek and shimmering interior ambiance. Small conical painted trees look great along a mantelpiece or as a group arrangement on a windowsill or sideboard area. Purchase a selection of varying sizes in sleek silver, gold or bronze or glittering pinks and purples for a more feminine splash of colour. Twig trees and bunched branches look fabulous in minimal and cottage style home interiors and can be entwined with fairy lights and decorated with a collection of glass, coloured or glittered baubles that will look wonderful in the corner of a room or alcove area. If you prefer to stick to a traditional Christmas tree, select contemporary decorations in sleek monochrome colour schemes or bold and vibrant metallic colours.

Modern wreaths

No Christmas interior is complete without a stylish and elegant wreath or garland.  If you like the style of traditional foliage and greenery then update the more traditional styles using bolder colour palettes or feathers, beads and sequins for a chic and couture finish. Alternatively a wreath or garland made from varying sizes of baubles can create a shimmering centre piece along a mantelpiece or as a welcoming feature on the front door of your home. If you love a shabby chic style in your interior then a chalk board, padded fabric or wool ball wreath will create a cosy cottage charm with your living space.

Stockings

Christmas stockings are a staple item of holiday decor that will transform even the blandest of home interiors into a fun and cheerful space that can be appreciated by every member of the family. Choose fun and fashionable stocking shapes and styles that will co-ordinate with the rest of your interior colour scheme and design. Monochrome fabrics in striped and spotted fabrics look great alongside sleek silver accessories and garlands and create a visual focal point in the centre of the room.  Faux fur stockings look great in cosy rural interiors and can be matched to your cushions and throws for a snug and welcoming interior space. Neon stocking look fabulous hung along a contemporary white or black painted mantelpiece and create a burst of colour that is fun and uplifting.

Wall art and cushions

Christmas interiors are all about creating areas of visual colour and texture that provide a festive feel that is more opulent and uplifting than your everyday home decor. Wall art and frames are a great way of introducing some Christmas charm into your home and chic festive slogan pictures are readily available on the high street and create a classic appeal that is refined and elegant, ‘silent night’, ‘jingle bells’ and ‘oh holy night’ phrases will add a festive feel while also providing a cosy space to relax. Reindeer canvases and metallic stag’s heads will also create a stylish visual focal point on a wallpapered or plain painted feature wall (you could even add some tinsel or a Santa’s hat for a quirky kitsch finish)

Table decor

When you gather around your table for your grand Christmas feast or your Boxing Day buffet you want your table arrangement to make a festive impact whilst maintaining a sense of class and elegance. Opt for crystal or frosted glasses with sparkling silver or Swarovski finishes and combine them with metallic plates and platters and sleek black placemats. Choose a table cloth in a shimmery satin or simple crisp white for a frosted festive finish and create a centrepiece of white feathers and silver beads and crystals inserted into a foam block wrapped in ribbon. For a more lively ambiance choose bold colours such as purple, magenta, red and blue and purchase statement wine glasses and a combination of plain white and co-ordinating coloured plates to avoid overcrowding the area with colour. Choose a striped or patterned table cloth and create a centrepiece with a metallic bowl of coloured baubles or a clear vase filled with battery operated coloured fairy lights.

For more ideas on creating a fabulously festive, contemporary interior then take a look at our latest Pinterest board - Pinterest - Contemporary Christmas Interiors