The time has come to start digging out the holiday decorations from the attic, storage room or closet and start the process of decking the halls. As you meander through everything from last year and consider adding new pieces to the mix or if you are starting from scratch, don't fall in the predictable trap of a traditional red and green theme.When I decorate my own home or a client's space, I let the existing decor play a part in the color scheme of the festive embellishments. One good idea to start...take one or two accent colors use in the area and really play that up. It is always a good idea to use the main color in the room too as a holiday decorating accent just to tie everything all together. Sometimes it is easier to pick a theme based on the room's use or the owner's interest and let your imagination run wild.
Some theme ideas I have used in the past are a Tuscan style with grapes and grapevine, snow flakes and animals, miniature toys, ornate Victorian or a variety of fruit and birds. Fill in the gaps between the theme ornaments with glass or newer-style unbreakable balls in the vibrant accent colors. I sometimes find it interesting to intermingle one dynamic contrasting color to the mix or accent with a metal like gold, silver or copper. Make sure you decorate evenly throughout the room for balance and you will have an amazing display in no time at all!
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