Select the best Christmas colour palette

It is Christmas and some homeowners might struggle to hold themselves back from infusing the festive season spirit into every corner of the home.

Those hoping to create the most memorable Christmas décor for their home should start by carefully contemplating the colour palette.

Whether a homeowner is aiming to create a traditional look with classic reds and greens or opting for a more modern theme with metallics and neutrals, choosing the right colours can significantly impact the overall ambience of the space.

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Select the best seasonal décor
• Complement existing décor – rather than choosing colours that clash with the curtains and fight for attention against the furniture, select complementary colours that enhance your home’s existing décor.
Decide whether you prefer more subtle décor or if you want your decorations to stand out.
When going the more subtle route, try to find tones or shades to blend in with the rest of the home’s colour pallet.
If you want your decorations to really sing, go for the bold, bright colours if the rest of your home is more neutral or add crisp whites and metallics if the rest of your home is filled with bright colours.

• Pick your theme – the best way to avoid a mixed-up mess of decorations is to decide in advance what style or theme you would prefer.
There are many styles to choose from, whether traditional, rustic, modern or an eclectic theme.
It can help to consider the style of your home to make sure that your festive decorations will complement the architecture.
Traditional décor will look even better in an older home, while the more modern, neutral styles will look great in a contemporary space.

• Research trends and find inspiration – before you set up your decorations, take the time to find inspiration.
There might be some current trends from which you could draw inspiration.
Social media has a host of free ideas of every kind of style and theme.
Choose the elements that resonate with you and suit your existing décor.

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• Work with what you have – setting up the same decorations each year can start getting stale.
Give your old décor a fresh feel by introducing a handful of new elements into your festive trinkets.
Set aside the decorations that will no longer work with the new style or see if there is a way to modify them.
However, you choose to decorate the space, make sure that whatever you select suits your personal aesthetic and helps the space feel even more like home to you.

Often the most memorable holiday décor is not the most carefully curated design, but the ones that feel most inviting and warm and reflects the homeowner’s personality.

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