It’s that time of year again! You’ve probably started contemplating dragging your old Christmas decorations out of storage - does that thought give you fuzzy festive feelings? Or maybe you’re looking to do something a little different this season, something merry enough to get Mariah Carey hitting the high notes.
If that’s the case and you’re looking for some inspiration to get your home looking so jolly stunning that friends and mother-in-laws alike will be awed, just read on! We’ve put together three looks that will knock their stockings off…
Pastel Paper
Featuring The Rebel 3 Seater in Mid Grey
Pastel colours and simple shapes are a great way to build a contemporary take on traditional Christmas styling around the sofa. Not to mention that throwing out the rulebook on Christmas colour pallets is a sure-fire way to make your hosting hangout spot the talk of the town!
If that wasn’t reason enough to give the Pastel Paper look a go, making your own decorations will also give you a reason to coyly say “Oh this? It’s just something I threw together myself” every time a friend compliments your festive look, as well as limiting your plastic waste during Christmas. Tutorials for making your own paper table trees, stars and baubles can be found all over Pinterest - we recommend you make yourself cuppa, get cosy on your favourite SNUG and have a gander through all the DIY Christmas idea pins you can find!
Want to give this look some extra pizazz? Drop an LED tealight into your larger DIY ornaments to give them a gorgeous glow and compliment the pastel decorations with silvers and glass accessories for an ethereal winter look.
Evergreen Everything
This one is for our lovers of all things neutral! Don’t fancy disrupting your carefully curated warm neutral home with bright colours this Christmas? We hear you, and we also know that this look will check the festive box while letting that latte-looking living room of yours shine.
Get yourself down to your local garden centre and pick up the three green staples of Christmas season decorating; a tree, a wreath and a garland. The deep green colour and dense natural texture will juxtapose with the soft textures and cream tones of your home beautifully.
And for the final touch of class, accent your Christmas foliage with ornaments, string lights and baubles in shades of gold to round out this gorgeous cosy look.
The Traditionalist
Featuring The Big Chill 3 Seater in Taupe
The look for those who know that there’s no need to mess with the nostalgic and novelty perfection of traditional Christmas styling. Deep red, green and brass are the staple colours of this look and pair to perfection with a cottage or period home.
We recommend investing in a couple of large heirloom style Christmas ornaments such as a winter village scene, a nutcracker soldier or a steam train to place on your mantelpiece or coffee table and bring all those warm sentimental vibes to life.
This look is always a great one for those who love finding a reason to bring out the novelty home accessories. Swap the welcome mat for one that shouts ‘SANTA STOP HERE!’, cover the couch in festive cushions and wrestle the family dog into an ugly Christmas sweater. In our opinion the best way to approach traditional styling is a go bold or go home attitude!
Which festive look is your favourite this year? Let us know what you think and don’t forget to show us how you’re styling your SNUG this season by tagging us #snugsofa.
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