Scandinavian Christmas decoration
With these home accessories, it’s going to be Nordic and cosy
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Scandinavian Christmas decorations are characterized by one thing in particular: simple coziness. It doesn’t matter whether it’s table decorations or window decorations – it will never look overloaded with a classic Advent decoration of northern Europeans. If you prefer to keep your decoration simple and stylish, then we have the right decorative elements for you.
Scandinavian Christmas decorations are just right for purists. Natural materials, light colors in combination with a few fir green elements and simple living accessories characterize the decorative style from northern Europe. Since the term “hygge” is becoming more and more widespread in our area, we have put together the most beautiful decorative products for a cozy Yule festival (Christmas festival in German) and the most important “decoration rules” of the Scandinavians: inside.
Scandinavian Christmas decorations: These are the typical elements
As already mentioned, the Scandinavian Christmas decorations are quite simple. Fans of kitsch and colorful lights will not get their money’s worth here. Instead, restrained decoration ideas dominate the picture; particularly popular are:
- Figures and other decoration made of light-colored wood
- light colors such as cream white, beige or light gray
- Accents in fir green or red
- simple, high candlesticks or candles in a glass
- Blankets and cushions (covers) made of wool, preferably chunky knit
- paper stars
In the following, we will break down the individual elements of Scandinavian Christmas decorations and give you a few nice examples. You can turn your home into a small Scandinavian Christmas village in no time at all.
Figures and other decorative elements made of light-colored wood
When it comes to “naturalness”, materials such as wood and wool should not be missing. Light-colored wood such as beech, oak or maple are perfect for your Christmas decorations with Nordic flair. Whether small wooden figures, like this one Pine treesor candlestick – you can score points with light wood.
Light colors like creamy white, beige or light gray
When it comes to colors, Scandinavians also tend to prefer lighter colors at Christmas. In this context, cream, off-white, beige, light gray or very light pastel colors underline the desired Nordic style. In addition to blankets or pillows, you can, for example, use your candles choose accordingly. So everything gives a very harmonious picture.
Fir green and red accents
If Scandinavians want to set strong color accents, then they like to use classic fir green or red for their Christmas decorations – especially red candles exude a lot of Christmas charm. These set a great contrast to the otherwise so bright colors. In addition to small decorative figures see Candles in dark green glasses particularly beautiful as highlights. In combination with real fir branches, it looks wonderfully Christmassy.
Simple, tall candlesticks or candles in jars
Candles ensure that your Scandinavian Christmas decorations are shown in the right light. Ideally, you should touch down tall metal candlesticks or Scented candles in a glass. Fit wooden trays excellent as a base on which you can drape your candles. Because when it comes to candles, the more, the better. Add a few fir branches and your Scandinavian decoration arrangement is complete.
Blankets and cushions (covers) of wool
Scandinavian hygge doesn’t arrive without a sea Cover and pillow out. This is truer than ever during the Christmas season. Therefore, they round off your Scandinavian Christmas decorations wonderfully. Wool – coarsely knitted – provides extra comfort and warmth.
paper stars
Next to candles are Paper stars including LED lights perfect, soft light sources as well as beautiful decorative elements. Because even without light, as a pure decoration, small and large paper stars look wonderful at Christmas time. These do not necessarily have to be attached to the window. On the wall, on the bed frame and and and they look great. Alternatively, you can go to classic straw stars (e.g. as Chain) grab – this is reminiscent of childhood and looks beautiful.
Alternatively suitable Light wood stars just as well.