It’s hard to believe another holiday season is approaching, and yet here we are. Whether you’re dreading pulling out your tried-and-true seasonal decor, or you’re feeling excited to try something new this year, here are a few trending ideas for 2024 to put you in the holiday mood.
Eco-friendly materials
Natural decor is increasingly popular this year, so embrace wooden ornaments, dried berry or citrus garlands (you can DIY these as a festive activity), and bows, banners, and baubles made from organic materials like burlap, felt, or recycled wool.
Bringing the outdoors inside
For a true festive feel, add live greenery inside your home this holiday season. Real wreaths, garlands, and trees turn your mantles, staircases, and nooks into lush spaces, and create an undeniable winter wonderland that can be hard to replicate with fake greenery — plus the scents are divine. Tip: To keep your indoor greenery fresh for longer, mist the boughs and branches every few days.
Making it minimal
Pared-down decor can also go a long way this holiday season. Incorporate sparse and subtle branches and wreaths, sleek and stylish menorahs, and calming colour schemes — think Scandinavian-inspired browns, greys, and touches of silver.
Smart and sustainable lights
Outdoor holiday lighting is key for brightening up those dark winter evenings. This year, there’s a demand for energy-efficient LED lights, and for smart technology to control them — via app or timer — for easy management and to reduce energy consumption.
Taking a trip down memory lane
Feeling nostalgic for holiday seasons past? Not only is vintage decor on-trend, but it can be an environmentally friendly option, too. Scour thrift stores, markets, online groups and marketplaces, and even family members’ storage spaces for items to reuse. You could go with bright and shiny glass ornaments, a collection of old-time Santa Clauses, or start collecting vintage velvet bows, bells, candles, and nutcrackers to display.
