20 Easy Holiday Decor Looks + How to Copy Them
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20 Easy Holiday Decor Looks + How to Copy Them



As a kid, one of my favorite holiday traditions was piling into the family car to drive around and look at Christmas lights. While I was always impressed by the lights themselves, my favorite homes were the ones with big Christmas trees displayed in the front windows. I loved getting a glimpse into how other families decorated for the holidays, and I still do to this day. Of course, now we have Pinterest and Instagram to serve us up endless holiday decor ideas at our fingertips. And if you’re anything like me, you love scrolling through others’ holiday decor setups to find fresh ideas to try in your own home.

Below, I’m sharing some of the most beautiful holiday decor ideas from around the web that you can easily recreate in your own space. Whether you like to go all out or prefer a few subtly festive touches, these holiday decor ideas are all the inspiration you need to deck the halls this year.

1. Tie bows on candlesticks

holiday decorating ideas entryway
Source: @accordingtomandy/

Bows are a mainstay of holiday decorating, and there are so many cute ways to incorporate them. I especially love the look of long, floppy bows tied around candlesticks. It looks so chic and effortless but makes a big impact when you group several together. Go with frayed velvet ribbon for extra texture, and let the ends trail long for a dramatic look.

Burgundy Velvet Ribbon

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Cast Iron Taper Candle Holders

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2. Add holiday accents to shelves

holiday decorating ideas bookshelves
Source: Love Grows Wild

Bookshelves are prime real estate for holiday decorating. The great news is you can keep most of your existing decor the same and just swap in a few festive accents to give your shelves a holiday spin. Switch out regular taper candles for tree-shaped ones, add in some decorative houses or Christmas trees, and tie ribbon around vases or a ceramic bust as pictured here. And, of course, a little garland is never a bad idea.

Faux Cedar Garland

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Faux Cedar Garland

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Hanging Bell Chimes

Amazon

Hanging Bell Chimes

3 styles available

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Wooden Christmas Village

Etsy | TheGracedWoodshop

Wooden Christmas Village

10 styles available

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Tree Taper Candles

Anthropologie

Tree Taper Candles

5 colors available
2 sizes available

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3. Fill your mantel with candles

holiday decorating ideas mantel
Source: @reserve_home

On dark, cold evenings, is there anything cozier than a room full of flickering candlelight? You can never have too many candles this time of year, and I love the idea of filling an entire fireplace mantel with various shapes and sizes. Especially if you plan on layering candles amid garland or other decor, be sure to choose flameless options over the real thing. Besides eliminating a serious fire hazard, flameless candles are easy to turn on and off via a remote, so you don’t have to spend time lighting each one by hand.

Flameless LED Candles

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Flameless LED Candles

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LED Flickering Candles

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LED Flickering Candles

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4. Line your table with paper accordion trees

holiday decorating ideas dining room
Source: Emily Henderson Design | Photo by Kaitlin Green

These paper trees are one of my favorite holiday decor ideas right now. The accordion texture is just so fun, and they’re super easy to style. Just grab a few in different sizes and shapes and line them up along your mantel or down the length of your dining table. Many of these trees are designed with magnets to hold them open, so at the end of the season, you can easily fold them up flat for storage (and then reuse again next year).

Paper Honeycomb Christmas Trees

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Paper Honeycomb Christmas Trees

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Light-Up Paper Christmas Trees

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Light-Up Paper Christmas Trees

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Mini Accordion Tree

H&M

Mini Accordion Tree

3 colors available

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Paper Tabletop Trees

West Elm

Paper Tabletop Trees

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5. Give your entryway a festive update

holiday decor ideas
Source: @lindseypedey

I love the idea of sprinkling in little holiday touches throughout your whole home, including spaces you might otherwise overlook, like the entryway. With just a few pieces—like a miniature tree, some framed art, and a garland—you can create a charming holiday vignette to greet you when you walk in the door.

30" Artificial Spruce Tree

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30″ Artificial Spruce Tree

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Vintage Sleigh Digital Print

Etsy | OldOakPrints

Vintage Sleigh Digital Print

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Brass Star Garland

Crate & Barrel

Brass Star Garland

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Norfolk Pine Garland

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Norfolk Pine Garland

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6. Tie swags of greenery around sconces

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Source: @itsmorethanahome

This holiday decor idea is simple, but it makes a big impact. To pull it off, purchase pre-made swags of greenery or create your own by layering a few stems together. Attach your greenery to the sconce using floral wire and finish it off with a hand-tied bow, letting the ends of the ribbon trail long for an effortless look.

Pine Needle Swag

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Pine Needle Swag

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Burgandy Satin Ribbon

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Burgandy Satin Ribbon

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Brown Velvet Ribbon

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Artificial Pine Needles Branches

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Artificial Pine Needles Branches

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7. Overlap your stockings

holiday decor ideas
Source: @kassandradekoning

In my house growing up, we always hung our stockings in a long row across the whole mantel, but these days, I think it looks way more chic to keep them all to one side. Use hidden mantel clips you can tuck under your garland instead of clunky stocking holders, and let the stockings overlap each other slightly. This will make your mantel look more intentional and allow the garland to be the main focus. It also gives you the opportunity to layer in some additional accents, like some velvet ribbon or the jingle bells pictured here.

Chunky-Knit Christmas Stocking

Hearth & Hand x Magnolia

Chunky-Knit Christmas Stocking

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Pine Plaid Stocking

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Pine Plaid Stocking

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Mantle Clip Stocking Holders

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Mantle Clip Stocking Holders

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Hanging Brass Bells

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Hanging Brass Bells

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8. Drape greenery around your front door

holiday decor ideas exterior garland
Source: @briahammelinteriors

The front entryway of my home doesn’t look nearly this grand, but I’m obsessed with this simple yet festive exterior look. If you want to recreate something similar around your front door, you’ll definitely need an extra-long garland (or a couple of shorter ones attached together), but be sure to measure first so you purchase the right length. Then use a few exterior-rated Command hooks or good old-fashioned nails to hang it around your door in an arch.

Real Touch Norfolk Pine 15-Foot Garland

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Real Touch Norfolk Pine 15-Foot Garland

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Outdoor Large Bronze Hooks

Command

Outdoor Large Bronze Hooks

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9. Hang a wreath on a mirror

holiday decor ideas
Source: @floraandfont

Wreaths aren’t just for the front door—they can look just as festive indoors, too. You could always hang one on an interior door, but for something a little more unexpected, try placing a wreath on a mirror. To hang, loop some ribbon (or clear fishing line for a seamless look) through the wreath and attach it to the back of the mirror. Or use a suction cup hook to hang it directly on the mirror’s glass.

Real Touch Norfolk Pine Wreath

Afloral

Real Touch Norfolk Pine Wreath

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 Suction Cup Hooks, 4-Pack

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Suction Cup Hooks, 4-Pack

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10. Place a mirror behind your Christmas tree

Source: Aimee Mazzenga for The Everygirl

The easiest way to take your holiday decor to the next level? Use the power of mirrors to give your Christmas tree extra impact. Leaning a floor-length mirror on the wall adjacent to your tree will reflect all the twinkly lights and ornaments back into the room, essentially doubling its presence. This trick works especially well in small spaces if you want your tree to look bigger and brighter than it really is. 

Gleaming Primrose Mirror

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Gleaming Primrose Mirror

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Arched Full-Length Mirror

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Arched Full-Length Mirror

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11. Layer a dried orange garland with greenery

holiday decor ideas
Source: @audreyscheckdesign

I keep seeing dried orange garlands all over my social media, and I think I’ve finally convinced myself that I need to make one. It’s easy enough to dehydrate orange slices in the oven, and then all you have to do is string them up with some twine. I love how the dried oranges look when layered against a garland of greenery. This easy holiday DIY will add a cozy, handmade touch to your setup this year.

Dried Orange Garland

Etsy | SheAndBrie

Dried Orange Garland

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Dried Orange Slices and Twine Supplies Kit

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Dried Orange Slices and Twine Supplies Kit

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12. Get creative with where you hang your stockings

Source: Emily Henderson Design | Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp

Not everyone has a gorgeous wood-burning fireplace with a mantel on which to hang their stockings. Luckily, there are tons of other ways to display stockings that still feel festive. I personally love this bookshelf idea, but you could also hang them on hooks in the entryway, on a sideboard in your dining room, or on a wall like art.

Knit Pom-Pom Stocking

Pottery Barn

Knit Pom-Pom Stocking

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Fringed Bow Stocking

Target

Fringed Bow Stocking

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Metal Tree Stocking Holder

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Metal Tree Stocking Holder

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Marble and Gilded Stocking Holder

Magnolia

Marble and Gilded Stocking Holder

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13. Bring in miniature trees

Source: @reserve_home

If given the opportunity, I’d put several Christmas trees in every room, but since that’s not exactly feasible in most homes, miniature trees are a great way to kick it up a notch without going overboard. Choose pre-lit ones to make it easy, or string them with fairy lights for a subtle glow. Placing the trees in baskets or vases gives them a more polished and elevated look.

Artificial Flocked Pine Tree

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Flocked Mini Christmas Tree

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Flocked Mini Christmas Tree

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Faux Pine Tree with Planter

West Elm

Faux Pine Tree with Planter

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Pre-lit Flocked Christmas Tree

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Pre-lit Flocked Christmas Tree

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14. Drape garland across wall art

holiday decor ideas garland
Source: @accordingtomandy

I love the idea of layering in little holiday touches amid your existing decor, like the way this garland is draped over a piece of wall art that hangs there year-round. Especially if you don’t have a fireplace mantel or a staircase railing, this is a genius way to display garland in a less traditional way.

Real Touch Cedar Mix Garland

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Real Touch Cedar Garland

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15. Dress up the tree with velvet ribbon

Source: @jennasuedesign

It can be fun to switch up your Christmas tree design from year to year, but buying new ornaments every holiday season would quickly get very expensive. Instead, grab a few rolls of velvet ribbon and tie some bows directly onto your tree. The bows will look just as pretty as traditional ornaments but cost way less. Bonus: You can reuse any leftover ribbon for wrapping gifts!

Velvet Ribbon

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Velvet Ribbon

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Burgundy Velvet Ribbon

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Crushed Velvet Ribbons

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Blue Velvet Holiday Ribbon

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16. Frame a window or doorway with garland

holiday decorating ideas garland around window
Source: Alaina Kaczmarski

If you’re going for a full-on winter wonderland vibe for your holiday decor, don’t be shy when it comes to garland. I especially love the look of garland framing a window or doorway—it’s a great way to play up your home’s existing architecture and make a big statement. For a larger area, you may need to use a few different strands of garland to pull off this look, but the result is truly stunning.

Artificial Garland with Berries

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Artificial Garland with Berries

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Fresh Western Red Cedar Garland

Williams Sonoma

Fresh Western Red Cedar Garland

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Artificial Christmas Spruce Garland with LED Lights

Afloral

Artificial Christmas Spruce Garland with LED Lights

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Frosted White Berry Garland

West Elm

Frosted White Berry Garland

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17. Decorate with metallic accents

Source: Emily Henderson Design | Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp

This is what my holiday decor would look like if I had any chill during this time of year. If colorful and quirky aren’t your thing, stick to a simple color palette of neutrals with metallic accents for your holiday decor. With just a few well-chosen accessories, you can make your space feel cozy and festive without detracting from your existing decor.

Metal Menorah

Threshold

Metal Menorah

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Decorative Bottlebrush Trees

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Decorative Bottlebrush Trees

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Ceramic Christmas Village

Pottery Barn

Ceramic Christmas Village

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Light-Up Glass Christmas Trees

Wayfair

Light-Up Glass Christmas Trees

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18. Add some nostalgia to your tree

Source: @prettyrealblog

Yes, you want your tree to look cohesive with the rest of your holiday decor, but that doesn’t mean it needs to be a perfectly curated display with no personality. Bring in some nostalgia with ornaments that have special meaning to you. Whether they were handmade by your younger self, handed down by a relative, or collected over the years, the assortment will represent you in an extra special way—even if they don’t all match exactly.

Wooden Bead Garland

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Christmas Ornaments, Set of 4

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Christmas Ornaments, Set of 4

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Decoupage Balls Ornaments

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Paper Snowflake Ornaments

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Paper Snowflake Ornaments

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19. Bring a bit of cheer to the bedroom

holiday decor ideas bedroom wreath
Source: @mycityapartment

If you’re a member of the holiday-decor-in-every-room camp, your bedroom is an easy spot to add some festive cheer. Start with a wreath above your bed, then add some decorative trees to a nightstand, dresser, or other nearby surface. For an extra cozy look, string up some twinkle lights around your bedroom window to add to the ambience at night.

Faux Pine and Berry Wreath

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Faux Pine and Berry Wreath

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Decorative Paper Honeycomb Trees

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Decorative Paper Honeycomb Trees

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20. Hang your garland asymmetrically

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Source: @francois_et_moi

I’ve tried hanging garland on my mantle numerous times and always find that it feels awkward in a way that I can’t quite put my finger on. After combing through tons of inspiration photos, I’ve finally found the answer: an asymmetrical mantel design. This method lets the greenery trail in a way that feels luxe and elegant, and it creates the opportunity to layer in additional accents like a wooden bead garland or a strand of jingle bells.

Faux Norfolk Pine Garland

Afloral

Faux Norfolk Pine Garland

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Gold Jingle Bell Set

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Wood Bead Garland

World Market

Wood Bead Garland

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Flocked Pinecone and Berry Garland

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Flocked Pinecone and Berry Garland

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