Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us have spent more time in our homes than ever before. With this increased connection to our living spaces, it has become even more important to create spaces that offer flexibility, comfort, and endless inspiration. In many ways, COVID-19 has positively changed the way we understand space; in the minds of interior designers, it has expanded the possibilities of all that can be done within a home. At the same time, the pandemic has taken away one of the home’s greatest purposes: entertaining friends and family. Since we can’t gather with all of our loved ones this year, the holiday season is guaranteed to look different, but that doesn’t mean the holiday spirit is lost. Read on for our favorite decor tips of the year that will bring the magic and warmth of the holiday season into any space!
Incorporate Seasonal Gatherings
At Anne Carr Design, we like to decorate for the holidays by incorporating seasonal gatherings that you can find right outside. To create elegant and natural table arrangements that reflect the season and add pops of color to your space, use foliage like pine branches, pomegranates, pepper berries, and magnolia stems.
One of the best parts about using seasonal gatherings is their versatility. Another timeless way to include these natural elements into your decor is through wreaths and garlands. With seasonal gatherings, your placement and arrangement options are endless, so be creative! Not only are these elegant décor options, but they are economical and easy to find (pro tip: purchasing seasonal foliage is a great way to save on arrangements year-round!).
Keep It Simple
With the stress of the holiday season, you want your home to emanate tranquility. One way to accomplish this is to keep your tablescapes simple and refined. To limit your outings during COVID-19, you can experiment with pieces that you already have at home by adding touches of holiday colors. At Anne Carr Design, one of our favorite holiday trends is to mix neutral and jewel-toned table linens to create table settings that are both elegant and dramatic.
Embrace Ambient Lighting
With shorter days and longer nights, it’s essential to have ambient lighting throughout your home. From the entryways and living rooms to bathrooms and treading nooks, touches of twinkle lights offer the perfect balance between adding a warm, festive glow and calming energy to any space. If your climate permits, twinkle lights can also be added outside to transform any exterior space into a gorgeous holiday-inspired light show.
Candles are another decor element that can be used during the holiday season to add warm touches of light and a romantic vibe to your home. The added plus? Your home will not just look picture perfect for the holidays, but it will smell like it too!
Though the 2020 holiday season is undoubtedly different from years past, these tips will make your home’s holiday decor the most memorable yet. For more interior design tips and tricks, stay tuned for our next newsletter, and don’t forget to post a picture and tag us on Instagram at @annecarrdesign if you try out these trends at home! From our family to yours, we wish you health, happiness, and lots of light this holiday season.
With inspiration,
ACD