Christmas Decor: 6 Non-traditional & Colourful Options

This is a guest post by Speakin_colors.

The magic of the Christmas season is reflected in the warmth of the family gatherings and the strong impact of tradition. More and more people, however, are growing increasingly tired of the conventional customary Christmas decor. The following ideas offer original variants while retaining the Christmas spirit:

The minimalist option

Both simplicity and functionality are highlighted in the minimalist tendency. A metal fruit holder filled just with nuts and placed on a table made of glass and metal can achieve the perfect minimalist festive atmosphere. White lillies, gardenias and white orchids floating in a crystal vase, red and green crystal wine glasses and red and white ceramic spheres on a red tablecloth complement this option in which unpretentiousness is the key element.

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The natural option

Nature acquires a predominant presence by using natural elements: glamorous apples decorated with red ribbons hanging from the Christmas tree, centrepieces full of dried flowers and fruits, ornaments having unexpected colours (turquoise, lime green, fuchsia, kiwi green, ocean blue and watermelon pink), sea-inspired designs and starfish of different sizes instead of traditional baubles…

The rustic option

A red and green tartan tablecloth, rattan furniture, wooden plates, a wicker basket holding berries and pinecones, pottery vases containing sunflowers, rural and earth inspired colours (terracotta, chocolate, olive green, burgundy, Lincoln green and solid brick) for the candles and table linen, all of them blend beautifully with the country-style decor.

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The gothic option

Some gothic ideas: plastic spiders and cotton cobwebs on the Christmas tree, vintage ivory angels, Halloween ornaments recycled for Christmas, iron candle holders, black lace and tulle bows, ribbons of sombre colours (coal black, aubergine, jet black, violent purple and crimson), pumpkin orange stockings with details of black, skull-shaped candles adding a funny touch of humorous morbidity to the Christmas season…

The kitsch option

The kitsch style is achieved by using a doormat showing a vivid festive design, brightly-coloured garden gnomes, Christmas frames for photos of past holidays, a Santa wearing a groovy patterned suit, collectible Christmas biscuit tins, Nöel red cushions for the chairs, Santa’s caps in psychedelic colours for the stair rails, vintage Christmas advertisements on the walls, silver and gold aerosol paint giving a personal touch to flowerpots and everyday objects…

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The romantic option

Some romantic details: Baccarat crystal wine glasses, crystal vases holding peonies and liliums, fine English china tableware, cutlery made of silver and ivory, a porcelain soup tureen filled with flowers, miniature crystal bells, festive patterns in delicate pastel colours, a lace tablecloth, multiple ornaments (such as all-size hearts) in baby pink, vanilla yellow, ivory and ecru for the Christmas tree…

Christmas is indeed a season of traditions but why, having so many different options, celebrating it in a traditional way?

Cristina is a discourse analysis researcher and a teacher trainer at the teacher training college. She is currently teaching contemporary History and Literature and English teaching methodology. She has also taught advanced technical English at Kennedy University in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Since 2008 she has been making colour-inspired contributions to this blog as a way to share her love for colour and design.