classical

► A traditional holiday decorating scheme based on green, red and white strikes a nostalgic note and evokes feelings of familiarity and warmth.

 

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► Classic accessories like lush wreaths and trees glistening with snowy flocking are essential. Red berries are an all-time favourite and give an instant cheery lift. Build layers into the palette with accent cushions and a chunky knit stocking.

 

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► Whimsical touches that suggest childlike wonder are welcome in this heartwarming decor. Reindeer and vintage-style toys delight young and old.

► This timeless decor will last from year to year, allowing you to build a collection that will never go out of style.

 

Natya console table, $1,200, Mobilia. doormat, $55; black bell, $27; cushion, $50; toy trailer, $140; red berry garland, $15; bark VASE, $15; WREATH, $100; Véronneau. Christmas stocking, $20; FROSTED WREATHS, $17 each; red berry potted arrangement, $20; HomeSense. TREES, $30 (small), $40 (large); jute REINDEER, $23; Boutique Kozy. Red CANDLE, $3; CANDLEHOLDER, $10; Michaels. Rosa wood Reindeer, $110, Oyoy Living.

natural

 

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► A palette in calming natural pale shades is the most serene holiday scene.

 

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► For a tone-on-tone palette, decide on a base colour for the walls and introduce it in lighter and darker shades in furniture and accessories.

 

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► To build interest in a tonal palette, be sure to include items of various textures, such as highly reflective glass, richly textured wood, smooth polished woods, soft wool and, of course, the natural textures of holiday greenery.

► This holiday palette works especially well in a small or open-concept space to bring a light, airy and subtle holiday feel.

 

Santa Claus, $96; faux fur STOCKING, $25; small WREATH, $13; wooden hearts GARLAND, $8; Boutique Kozy. Checkered RUG, 5' x 8', $979, Parachute Home. Poinsettia decorative stem, $10; candleholder, $20; ceramic church, $22; Michaels. Woven BASKET, $95; glass VASE, $100; BIRDS, $57; PLANTER, $9; TREE, $30; wooden STARs, $17 each; POT, $16; GNOME, $90; Véronneau. Noel by Alma Home’s handwoven STOCKINGS, $58 each, Etsy.

elegant

 

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► A blue Christmas is okay – as long as it’s just the colour! In this case, deep Prussian blue, classic black and fresh green combine against a white background to set a palette that’s modern and elegant but still nods to the beauty of nature.

► Over-the-top this decor is not! Clutter is banned and objects are curated carefully for display. Note that everything adheres to the moody palette.

 

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► Natural and raw materials lend warmth and texture. Create layers of interest with evergreen boughs, twig wreaths and pale wood furniture and add contrast with black metal accents.

 

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► Lighten the dramatic palette with elegant accents like silver balls and flocked pinecones for balance and shine.

 

CandleHOLDERS, $10 (small), $13 (large), Michaels. Cedar GARLAND, $65; Village CandleHolder, $75; large Blue BALLS, $13, set of 4; Silver BALLS, $35, set of 30; glass VASE, $130; rattan Baskets (on wall), $40 (small), $60 (large); silver Candles, $13, set of 4; tabletop Lantern, $50, set of 2; potted TREE, $40; Véronneau. Vine and eucalyptus WREATH, $20; black metal REINDEER, $13; runner, $50; HomeSense. Blue velvet REINDEER, $17, Winners.