Whether you are a New Age Christmas enthusiast or more of a traditional Santa Claus devotee, country Christmas decorations are a must! Country Christmas Home Decorating Ideas for the Holidays. This year, let’s look at country Christmas decorations and how to bring them into your own homes. This is a great time to bring in all those country Christmas decorating ideas that have been handed down through the years!
A country Christmas decoration is an interesting mix of tradition and modernity. Themes are often natural and reflective of the season such as snowflakes, stars, reindeer, and of course Christmas and lights. Blue, green and red are the classic festive colors and will always be apparent but for 2021, blue has joined the celebration with turquoise, emerald and mocha hues. Think deep midnight purple, deep emerald green and mocha hues as main and accent colors for your country Christmas decorations.
If you are decorating a new home or are just starting a new decorating theme, you can pull inspiration from country living decor. You want your home to reflect the warmth of the holidays but also to project a relaxed and fun sense of home. The first thing you need to do is create a flow chart or cookie cutter layout of how you want your room decorated. Once you have those ideas in place, you need to research and then find the right accessories to enhance your country living style. Some great country, Christmas decorations include:
One of the warmest feelings one can experience on Christmas Day is coming home to a home that is charming and festive. Although there are many other types of country Christmas decorations, a farmhouse kitchen table and an outdoor fireplace add warm joy to a country home decorating scheme. When choosing accessories for your country Christmas decorating theme, you can use items that resemble farmhouse items such as: handmade coasters, old-time tinsel, old-fashioned wreaths and old-fashioned Christmas cards. Use these items throughout your home and on special occasions throughout the year.
Old photos of family and friends that are displayed in frames make great country Christmas decorations. Bring these photos out into the fresh air during the cold winter months to create a warm holiday atmosphere. Consider hanging a framed collage of pictures over a mantle or mantel that contains photos of your children, spouse and grandchildren. Hang framed collages over a door that contains a favorite photo of yours or other favorite country Christmas images. Keep these framed photos throughout the year so they are a constant reminder of your country Christmas decorating. For a truly unique country Christmas look, use dried flowers and colorful raffia to crown your Christmas trees.
Fresh-cut pine cones placed in a circle in front of an evergreen centerpiece make a country Christmas centerpiece that is colorful yet simple. Pinecones are easily stained with country Christmas colors or white paint and are ideal for placing near the focal point in your room. After the holidays, remove the pinecones and store them in your freezer to enjoy for several years.
When purchasing ornaments for your country Christmas decoration, consider using both wired and ribboned items. Wire decorations are easier to wire and store, but ribbon is the preferred choice for wrapping around the tree. Ribbon is also great for wrapping garland, too. Consider using garlands made from thin pieces of wire wrapped around a doorway or mantel as an attractive centerpiece for your holiday display. You may consider using a mixture of ribbon and wire or using only wire to accentuate your wreath or centerpieces. To add an extra dash of country charm, glue small country buttons, or buttons of a different color, to the ends of your ribbon.
Decorating a living room using a combination of country and modern decorating ideas is a fun project you can do alone or with the kids. One great idea is to create a three-dimensional ornament out of a piece of wood or glass. Purchase a carving kit at your local craft store. Using a saw and a bit of sandpaper, sculpt small wood elements to create a unique wreath or centerpiece for your country Christmas tree. Display it on your mantle in the living room during the holidays or beside your front door in the spring.