Spice up your home for the holidays

The holidays are just around the corner and it’s time to start thinking about how you will decorate your home for the festive season.

While there are many way to decorate your home for the holidays you just cant beat the look and feel of a style that is truly unique to you.

If you don’t know where to begin or are at a loss for what to do, don’t worry. This short guide will give you ideas and tips on how to choose the best holiday accessories for your home!

How to Find the Perfect Holiday Decor for Your Home

If you find that initial inspiration hard to come by, try to start with what you like. What colors do you gravitate towards? Are there certain things that remind you of your childhood? What do you like to do most in your space?

The next step is determining what type of holiday decorating style you prefer in your home. There are several to choose from:

⦁ Traditional: A traditional Christmas tree with stockings hanging from the mantle and a Christmas wreath on the door
⦁ Contemporary: A modern Christmas tree with lights and ornaments
⦁ Eclectic: Mixing contemporary with traditional elements 
⦁ Rustic: Decorations made from natural materials like wood and clay

Once you know what kind of decoration style speaks to you, it's time to start shopping! Here are some tips on how to find the perfect holiday decor for your home:

Start with one room 

Every year, people get overwhelmed by how much work needs to be done before they can enjoy their holiday festivities. If you’re starting from scratch, this can seem extremely dauting, so start small.
Decorate one room or even just one corner of your home with decorations that represent your favorite holiday tradition or memories from the past.

Think about scale 

Your decorations may not be up year-round, but that’s no excuse why they can’t complement the rest of your home with a similar color, theme or size.

Think about the size of each piece too; if you're going for a minimalist look, don't buy anything bigger than what you already own. If you're going for something more elaborate and colorful, make sure that the pieces are proportionate to each other.

Our Recommendations: The 5 Best Holiday Decorations to Spice Up Your Home

Here are our top 5 great holiday furniture decorating ideas that will help you create an inviting atmosphere for the season:

⦁ Tabletop Tree

The tabletop tree is a great way to bring some life into your living room without taking up too much space. It can be used as a centerpiece or on top of the cocktail table for added ambiance. You can also use this idea in your bedroom if you don't have enough room for a real tree.

0. Holiday Lights
   Holiday lights are perfect for adding some color and festivity to any room in your home. They can be strung around windows, over doors, or on ceilings for added ambiance as well as decoration purposes. You can also place them by the fireplace to make the living room extra cozy. Don’t forget to consider the tone of lighting in your living space or the chandelier in your dining room when searching for lights to pair.

0. Glassware
   Glassware is a great way to bring some shine and cheer to your holiday decor. Mercato Interiors has a wide selection of glass sculptures in all shapes, sizes and colors. These can be used as decorative pieces on mantles or tables or used in window displays for an added splash of color.

0. Wreath With Lights
   A wreath with lights can be hung on your front door during the holidays to welcome anyone who comes around, while also adding some color and life to your house.