This year, replace traditional holiday decorating with some eye-catching modern holiday décor ideas. Here are some chic, modern holiday décor ideas to perfectly complement your contemporary-themed home.
Incorporating a bright color palette in all your decorations is a great way of integrating the modern twist on the holidays this year. Giving the decorations a whole new perspective is sure to make a style statement in your home. For Halloween, select colors like dark purples, reds and browns other than the obvious shades of black and orange. Experiment with various textures and objects for a uniquely appealing look. You can also go for muted tones of black, beige, orange, and yellow, as well as burgundy, green, gold, purple, and cream, then look for elements such as retro artwork, metal components, paper mache creations and other items that look as they were handmade or heirloom for a vintage country/shabby chic look.
Start by decorating your dining area with dramatic floral arrangements such as deep red roses in a beautiful tall black vase. You can also place beautiful aromatic candles in attractive black cast metal candle holders dripping with sparkling chandelier crystals to illuminate specific areas in your home. Apart from candles, you can also position some pendant lighting fixtures to highlight a set of Victorian-inspired witch hanging decoration. Add some woven rattan sculptures sitting on wrought iron boxes and place them on one of the console tables near your main entrance to give a spooky welcome to your guests.
Modern holiday décor ideas can be implemented in a number of ways. To enjoy Christmas with a hint of the modern style, look for frosted-white faux trees and adorn them with colorful garlands or small ornaments available in many sizes and fun shapes that will truly pop against the all white background. Little details can make a huge difference and for a quick update, you can change either the placement or the colors of certain decorative elements.
Planning for outdoor decorations is another aspect of décor that you can put your own modern holiday twist on. When you’re deciding on the lighting, think of how contemporary lighting fixtures can set the right mood for your outdoor space. Pendant lighting can work wonders to transform your space and make it appear beautiful and lively. Available in a multitude of styles and sizes, you can even consider choosing a series of pendant lights to emphasize a specific area. Suspend a grouping of these pendants over an empty area or next to your Christmas tree to infuse the room with a warm glow.
Enjoy fun times with your family and friends and celebrate the holidays with these contemporary décor tips.
Authors Profile: Murphy Davidohill is a certified interior designer and runs his own interior decoration consultancy. Murphy especially loves decorating a home in wooden furniture and believes that nothing gives a home as warm and cozy a touch as all-wood furniture and decor. Murphy loves reading up on new design ideas, and has a special interest in space saving techniques. Here he writes about modern holiday décor and pendant lighting.