5 Steps for A Magical Home This Christmas

With Christmas just around the corner, it’s time to embody the holiday spirit by transforming your home into a winter wonderland. But that doesn’t mean you’ll need  to go all out with extravagant light displays and life-size nutcracker soldiers. In fact, a simple yet thoughtful touch can be the most magical of all. Here are five simple ways to make merry in your own sanctuary! 

1. Colour coordinate your festive décor 

A lot of modern homes have neutral colour schemes, with whites, greys, and beiges as the dominant colours. This minimalist look can be chic and contemporary, but it doesn’t exactly scream 'festive.' 

If you're looking to give your home a Christmas makeover, one simple method is to introduce more festive colours into your décor. You can achieve this by adding throw pillows, curtains, blankets, or accent pieces in your chosen hues. Another idea is to bring in Christmas-themed textiles like stockings or tablecloths to enhance the festive feel. 

When choosing colours, you can't go wrong with classics like red, green, and gold. If you're leaning towards a more modern vibe, however, it may be worth playing around with silver and blue. The key is to make sure whatever you choose fits well with your home's existing design and complements it nicely. 

2. Deck the halls with greenery 

Bringing a touch of nature into your home is an excellent idea any time of the year, but it's especially charming during the Christmas season. Draping fresh or artificial garlands made of pine, holly, or other greenery around doorways and stair railings lets you bring in the traditional evergreens of winter, giving your space a cosy, natural feel. For an extra touch, add sprigs of greenery to wreaths, candles, and centrepieces throughout your home. 

3. Create warmth with candlelight 

The soft, warm glow of candles can instantly transform a space into a cosy retreat, so place candles in decorative holders or lanterns throughout your home to create a sense of intimacy and warmth. If you're worried about safety with young children or pets around, you can go for flameless candles instead -  these use flickering lights to realistically emulate the look of flames, without any actual fire involved. 

4. Embrace the aroma of cinnamon and spice 

Fragrances are easy to overlook, but they play a big role in shaping the atmosphere at home - for example, the fresh scent of citrus and the calming scent of lavender create two very different vibes. 

To create a Christmas mood, try bringing in the tantalising fragrances of cinnamon, nutmeg, and other holiday spices. You can use cinnamon sticks, place bowls of potpourri around, or light candles and wax melts with festive aromas to fill your home with the warm fragrance of the season. 

5. Declutter your living space

Finally, take advantage of the opportunity to tidy up your home before the holidays. Clearing away clutter not only makes room for festive decorations, but also makes sure your visiting loved ones have a comfortable space to relax. 

While you're decluttering, consider investing in personalised storage solutions. This will improve your living space while setting the stage for a successful start to the New Year. Choosing practical storage options creates more room for joyful memories this season and establishes positive habits for the future. 

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