The Base
With the holiday season being a busy time of year, you’ll want decor to feel clean and uncluttered so that kicking your feet up at the end of the day is a relaxing reprieve. To help foster a calm environment in contrast to the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, opt for neutral decorations. For those who find their house feels empty once the decorations go down, keep a little bit of holiday color with accented pops. When choosing which pieces to store and which to display, opt for pieces that have overlapping themes. For example, snowflakes and snow-related decor are fair game when it comes to interchangeable holiday decorations.
The Porch, Front Door and Entryway
First impressions are everything and a well-decorated porch, front door, and entryway are yours. Adorn your door with a rustic and wintery wreath, or frame the doorway with a leafy garland—feel free to decorate with both. If you have steps leading up to your door, consider arranging seasonal decorations there as well such as potted winter botanicals and large lanterns.
The Mantel
Arguably the heart of the home, the mantel is prime decorating space. Don’t neglect it just because the holiday season has come and gone. While you might want to avoid pairing red and green, you can accessorize with botanical elements to give your home a rustic look. Drape garland greenery on the mantel for a natural, lush look. If you trimmed your tree with a neutral garland, repurpose it by hanging it from your mantel in place of stockings. Box up Rudolph, but feel free to keep deer figures on view. Line the mantel with evergreen garlands mixed with birch branches. Even neutral-colored ornaments can be recycled as winter decor as filler in glass hurricanes when mixed with pine cones. If your fireplace is functional, keep the fire roaring throughout the cold season. If it’s purely decorative, place candles of varying sizes and shapes inside for a romantic touch. Using a wire basket, display fire logs and a sled next to the hearth to tie the rustic look together.
The Sofa
The holidays are over, but winter is here to stay a while. Keep the house feeling cozy through the season with throw pillows and blankets made from sheepskin, wool or velvet. Certain patterns transition well from holiday to winter. Black and white gingham, for example, works well year round. Mix and match these on-trend textiles with other patterns as well as solids for a chic, eclectic aesthetic. Keep them up even after the Christmas tree comes down, paired with other pillows in varying shapes, sizes, fabrics and patterns. To make the swap from holiday decor to winter accessories even simpler, opt for Christmas throw pillow covers, which can be easily removed after the holidays are over, rather than traditional toss pillows. Plus, if you layered two rugs under the sofa this Christmas, keep this luxe look through winter to home in on the cozy vibe.
The Coffee Table
When it comes to coffee table decor, keep things a little more simple. Simplicity will save space and sanity as you enter the quieter months. To give your table a rustic aesthetic, incorporate everyday decor pieces, such as stacked books, and tie recycled twine or Christmas ribbon around them. Stick sprigs of greenery in the center to finish the look. Your stacked books are now a decorative accent for your coffee table that you can use all winter. Another way to add rustic elements to the living room is to fill a glass hurricane with pinecones and birch twigs. There’s also no need to pack up warm, spice-scented candles—these will help stave off winter’s chill.
The Dining Room
For a casual, rustic look, top your natural wood table with a runner and a leafy green garland. Tuck in pinecones, votive candles and tiny deer figures for a woodland look. Charger plates are a fun way to keep tables festive. Any color will do, as long as you avoid traditional Christmas motifs. Tie rolled-up cloth napkins with twine or leftover Christmas ribbon accented with a single cinnamon stick and a sprig of greenery.
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