10 deco trends to adopt at home

Christmas is 31 days away, so it's time to think about the decorations … if you haven't already! This year, and even more than the previous ones, we need comfort. That's good, the decor trends of 2020 are perfect to treat yourself to a cocooning interior as we like them!

Aaaaaah Christmas! Everyone loves this warm and heartwarming time of year. This year, however, it will be a little different because of the coronavirus epidemic. We will probably not all be gathered around the table on New Year's Eve, but one thing is certain, it is that the decor will always be there. And because we will necessarily spend more time at home, we take the time to concoct a 100% cocooning Christmas decoration. Light garlands, printed tablecloths, gingerbread house … Here are the most beautiful decorative trends to adopt at home for the end of the year celebrations!

1. We are inspired by the charm of a country house

This year, and even more than the previous ones, we need a comforting interior. How about taking inspiration from the charm of a country house? It could not be easier ! Because it brings warmth and character, wood is the perfect material to create a friendly and comfortable atmosphere at home. You can for example choose wooden frames in which you will insert pretty Christmas posters. Do not hesitate to also put pine cones (covered with fake snow or not) all over the living room, hanging from the fireplace or from the corner of a frame. As for the colors, we remain faithful to the traditional Christmas colors: red and pine green. Safe values ​​for a cocooning decor!

As for the Christmas table, no need to look far! In addition to being original, the solid wood placemats for New Year's Eve will have an effect. To make the whole thing a little more warm, we opt for red satin napkins, white porcelain dishes, golden cutlery and a centerpiece made by yourself using fir branches and pine cones. . Guaranteed effect!

2. We offer ourselves a cocooning interior

Home is made to feel good and safe! To bring a comforting atmosphere to your living room, do not hesitate to cover your sofa or your armchair with one or more large plaids. However, be careful with the choice of colors. We prefer soft shades like white or beige. Finally, to bring a softer and more comfortable side to your sofa, dare to accumulate cushions. You can vary the shapes but also the materials. If you like comfort and softness, opt for curly wool or faux fur cushions which will be perfect for a cozy interior.

3. We take out our Christmas socks

Socks are a must for Christmas decoration! The tradition of hanging them from the fireplace has existed for centuries and we love the regressive side they bring to our interior. Don't have a fireplace? The socks also hang on a banister and / or why the edge of a sideboard. While some like them with drawings of snowman or Santa Claus, others will prefer more sober and solid-colored knitted socks. To please the whole family, you can also think about personalizing your socks by embroidering everyone's first names on them.

4. We love the plaid print

Timeless, the plaid print invites itself into our interiors for the holidays! For example, you can opt for cushion covers with red checks. To keep the Christmas spirit, we recommend that you choose tartan cushions instead. And it also works with the plaid! This choice may also be suitable for your Christmas tablecloth. If you fancy a less traditional decoration, white and black tiles will also adapt very well to the magical Christmas atmosphere. It will suffice to reheat the whole with red dishes or fir wreaths placed around the plates.

5. We go back to our childhood memories

At Christmas, somewhere we all become children again. Unconsciously, we like to bring out all these little decorations that rocked our childhood: small ceramic figurines, the Christmas crib with its santons, snow globes or even the small illuminated houses that we placed under the tree or on the buffet to make it a real little Christmas village. These are lovely childhood memories that comfort us and that we love to bring out every year. It is also and above all a way to perpetuate the tradition from generation to generation.

6. We build a pretty gingerbread house

To put on the corner of the TV cabinet or on the edge of the fireplace, the gingerbread house will appeal to young and old alike! It is also today one of the essentials of Christmas decor. While it is possible to buy ready-made figurines, you can also make your house yourself. Today there are kits to make your own gingerbread house. Do you have children? Building the gingerbread house is a pretty nifty activity that they should probably like. They will have fun, while giving free rein to their imagination.

7. We opt for fake snow

With global warming, we unfortunately don't have much snow anymore in winter! Fortunately, we can bring it to the house thanks in particular to the artificial snow bombs that we find everywhere today. You can, for example, cover your fir garland with white, or spray fake snow on your windows and make pretty designs with stencils. Like the gingerbread house, it is an activity that will also have a lot of fun for children!

8. Pamper your front door

We often forget to decorate your front door when it has potential! It's the first thing your guests see when they arrive or your neighbors when they walk past your house, so take the time to decorate it. If Christmas wreaths are very practical to put on, you can take this a step further. Why not sublimate the frame of your front door by covering it with a thick illuminated Christmas tree garland? You can also change your mat and / or put a small white tree next to the entrance if you have space.

9. We put on the recovery

In 2020, some will want more responsible, sustainable and ethical decor. Much more concerned about our impact on the environment, we are now looking for more second-hand decoration and promote recovery. For Christmas, for example, it is quite possible to opt for an eco-friendly decoration! For example, you can recycle your orange slices by drying them and tying them to a Christmas tree garland. Do you like pine cones? No need to buy any, just go and pick up a few in the woods or forest closest to you.

Why throw away your toilet paper rolls when you can make pretty Christmas decorations out of them? Rather than throwing them in the trash, you can reuse them to make decorations for your tree in the shape of a snowflake. And as surprising as it may seem, the result is stunning!

10. We wrap our gifts in an eco-friendly way

For a zero waste Christmas, we challenge you to switch to furoshiki! This is a traditional Japanese technique of knotting and folding fabric, used today for wrapping gifts. Reusable, the furoshiki is a square of fabric that is nicely tied to create personalized gift wrapping in your image. In addition to enhancing all your gifts, furoshiki is above all a great alternative to plastic and paper packaging.

People who make their Christmas decorations in advance would be happier

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