Forget the classic red-green combo: 10 creative Christmas decoration trends
27.10.2021
In 2021, it’s twist candles, drained fir and radiant rhinestones that are bringing this year’s Christmas spirit. At least, that’s the case if you’re going according to the interior trendsetters in northern Europe.
Christmas is within reach, but my decorations aren’t. They’re still in the basement. Before I go and get them, I’d like to think about a concept for my design this year. My favourite source of inspiration is Scandinavian brands. Bloomingville, Broste Copenhagen and Ferm Living are masters of decorating with style. Here are the ten Scandi decoration trends I spotted for the run-up to Christmas.
1. The more, the merrier
2. Not your usual greenery
You don’t always need to go the whole hog and get an entire Christmas tree. Scents, lights and cherished decorations are what create the Christmas spirit. Bloomingville shows how you can decorate a berry bush with baubles and ornaments. This alternative is quite a bit more environmentally friendly and mixes things up a bit. The same goes for the other examples:
It looks best when you accentuate individual branches in neutral vases or baskets, then complement them with a small, round blanket that helps to frame the arrangement.
3. Good-mood Christmas
4. Flowers in winter
The approach at Hübsch is to make things more colourful with flowers. Rather than standard fir green, the brand has opted for pink Advent wreaths made of a flowering plant commonly known as baby’s breath. Even pink looks Christmassy when you pair it with a golden tray and a bit of candlelight. Find out what other kinds of flowers are suitable for decorating without needing water:
Alternatively, grab a bouquet that’s made up of colour coordinating flowers and make them into a wreath or some other natural creation.
5. Paper decorations
6. A festive twist
Swirl candles are a perennial hot topic. Last year, I even DIYed them:
So, this year I’m allowed to be lazy. Bloomingville and many other brands created their own candles so you don’t have to get yourself into a twist making them. The sculptural nature of them refreshes even the most boring candlestick.
7. Spiky matters
8. Classics reimagined
Talking of Christmas stars, all different shapes and sizes are now allowed. The main thing is you have some in your decoration collection. It’s up to you to decide if you want paper or bamboo stars. Ferm Living revealed a design with fewer spikes, while Bloomingville showcased stars with a modern touch, made from new materials such as bamboo.
9. Change of scene
This winter you can safely swerve clear of spruce trees and alternatives. House Doctor’s example highlights that Christmas tree decorations can sparkle just as well in other places. Think a decorative bowl or a raised tray. The choice selection of baubles works well on tables or window sills.
10. A bit of bling
2021 Christmas trends are for kitsch decorations on a big scale. House Doctor, for instance, opted for lovely, sparkling hanging decorations. A bit of rhinestone never hurt anyone. They reflect light in a subtle way and guarantee that bit of glitter that’s essential in the run-up to Christmas.
Pia Seidel
Senior Editor
Pia.Seidel@digitecgalaxus.chLike a cheerleader, I love celebrating good design and bringing you closer to everything furniture- and interior design- related. I regularly curate simple yet sophisticated interior ideas, report on trends and interview creative minds about their work.
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