How can I make Christmas decor more simple?

As much as we love the beauty of maximalist Christmas decor , you can create a wonderful Christmas scheme with more simple decorations, too. From using rustic Christmas ideas that embrace the beauty of nature, to using more calming and subtle Christmas color schemes , many of the last-minute Christmas decorating ideas we have explored in this piece work wonderfully for a more pared-back scheme. To keep things super simple, decorate just one area in your home, such as the living room, dining room, or whenever you will spend the majority of time over the holidays – this can also save you heaps of time. Embracing a theme across your decor, whether that be through color or the style of your decorations, can also help to create a more cohesive, coordinated and simple look.

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Last minute Christmas decor ideas – 5 easy (and speedy) ways to add a festive touch to your home

If you're yet to decorate your home and are feeling a tad time-stressed this holiday season, our last-minute Christmas decor ideas have got you covered – and they're still wonderfully chic

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Last minute Christmas decor ideas. White living room with minimalist decoration, green bar cart with hanging foliage above, cozy bedroom with string lights

(Image credit: Future | Jon Day Photography | Annie Sloan)

By Zara Stacey

published 12 December 2023

in Ideas

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Zara is the Managing Editor at Homes & Gardens. She joined the brand in February 2022 as an Interiors Content Editor, specializing in writing content on interior color trends, decorating ideas and design inspiration. After studying English Literature at University, she worked as an Ecommerce Website Editor, Content Writer and Buying Intern at multiple independent businesses within the luxury retail and lifestyle sectors. She enjoys nothing more than discovering new trends, brands and products, whether that be in fashion, interior design or lifestyle.

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