By Olivia | Owner & Staging Lead, Studio Nineteen Designs
The holiday season is one of our favourite times of year to decorate. There’s something special about making a home feel warm, inviting, and festive. Whether you love going all out for Christmas or prefer a more understated look, I believe holiday decorating should feel personal, enjoyable, and never overwhelming.
Here are my four tips for creating a home you’ll love this holiday season.
1. Stay True to Your Style
The best holiday decor is the kind that makes you happy. If you love colourful lights, sentimental ornaments, and a tree full of memories, embrace it! If a beautifully simple gold tree is more your style, that’s just as wonderful.
Trends can be inspiring, but they shouldn’t dictate how your home looks or feels. Christmas is personal, and your decor should reflect the traditions, memories, and details that bring you joy.
2. Don’t Be Afraid to Play With Colour
One of my favourite things about decorating is finding new ways to work with colour. This year, we’re seeing some beautiful, unexpected combinations, including soft blues paired with warm rust tones (LOVE this combination!).
You don’t need to reinvent your entire holiday collection to try something new. My suggestion? Introduce one fresh colour that complements what you already have. A few thoughtful additions can give your existing decor a completely new feel.
3. Less Is More
The holiday season seems to fly by faster every year, and the last thing we need is to spend all of it decorating, shopping, or comparing our homes to what we see online.
My advice is to dedicate a little time to decorating, enjoy the process, and once you’re finished, let it be. Resist the urge to keep adding throughout the month. A thoughtfully decorated home doesn’t need to be constantly updated.
Sometimes the best thing you can do is step back, enjoy what you’ve created, and focus on the season itself.
4. Think Outside the Box When Shopping
Beautiful holiday decor can come from all kinds of places, and it certainly doesn’t have to come with a big price tag.
Canadian Tire will always be a favourite of mine, but I also love exploring thrift stores for unique pieces with a little character. And of course, supporting local businesses is something I always encourage.
Tin Barn in Almonte is a personal favourite, and I’m looking forward to seeing what Pollen Nation and North & Rose have in store this holiday season.
You never know where you’ll find that perfect little addition to your holiday collection!
A Final Thought
If there’s one thing I hope you take away from these tips, it’s that holiday decorating doesn’t need to be complicated. Stay true to your style, have fun with a few new ideas, and know when to call it done.
At the end of the day, a beautifully decorated home isn’t about having the most decor or following the latest trends. It’s about creating a space that feels welcoming, reflects who you are, and makes you happy to be home.
Happy decorating!
Olivia
Studio Nineteen Designs