36 best Christmas living room decorating ideas

According to Williams Rabbit, ornaments shouldn’t be confined to your Christmas tree. The interior designer has given his living room a little joie de vivre by strategically placing these festive balls along his fireplace.

You don’t need to cover your entire living space with decorations. The strategically placed garland in this photo of Serena & Lily draws the eye upwards and offers just the right touch of holiday magic.

Remember, decorating for the holidays doesn’t require sacrificing the aesthetics of your design. Water leaf interiorsJill Johnson gave this living room a coastal edge by adorning the corner of the bar with a garland and silver crown.

Come on vacation, swap the art books on the coffee table for a bunch of miniature Christmas trees. John mcclain offers a lot of visual intrigue with a set of textured figurines.

Little personal touches have the power to transform an entire room. The Heather ceramic the decorations in this sticker are sophisticated and add a lot of personality.

Want to bring winter wonderland indoors? Take inspiration from Havenly and add natural elements to your tree like pine cones and snow dust. It’s a setup that deserves Mother Nature’s seal of approval.

Why settle for green and red when you can use all the colors of the rainbow? Jennifer Griffin from Dimples and tangles exudes a bold sense of style with a bunch of vibrant hues. From glowing miniature Christmas trees to Technicolor garland, this setup proves there isn’t too much color.

Like this living room Chatfield Court proves that Christmas decoration is not limited to dressing up your fireplace mantel. Here, blogger Kristi Haight decorated each window with a lush wreath. The result? Elegant and unexpected Christmas decorations.

Want to give your fireplace a charming finishing touch? Turn your fireplace into a chic gift by tying a bow at the end. This one from Chrissy Marie’s Blog gives this coat a tactile edge with a velvet ribbon.

Add holiday cheer to a coffee table with a festive arrangement of red and white flowers. Incorporate touches of greenery to complete your tree.

Get into the holiday spirit by raising your curtains for the season. A classic plaid is perfect for a sophisticated look.

Decorating around one metal is chic, but mixing two, like silver and gold, is just as sophisticated. Test the trend with gift wrap and embellishments for a cohesive look.

Symmetry is a must-have decorating tip for top designers. Make this design principle work for you this holiday season by dressing up your windows with a trio of eye-catching wreaths.

Spending time with family and friends by the fireside is what vacationing is all about. Since all eyes will be on it for Christmas, dress up your fireplace with everything from wreaths to red candlesticks. Don’t forget to incorporate some of your favorite accessories as well. In this living room, a glass clock and hurricane add charm to the fireplace.

This living room features sultry red accents that embrace a vacation palette while giving off a romantic vibe. This holiday, try a Christmas color scheme with non-traditional decor, like warm throw pillows and red roses.

If you are a big fan of holiday decorating but are short on square footage, a mini tree allows you to party without overcrowding your home.

Your home might not have a fireplace mantel, but that shouldn’t mean stockings are off limits this year. This modern living room features Christmas stockings hanging from hooks, which not only solves a common holiday crisis, but doubles as a cute wall decor.

Holidays are the perfect excuse to use vintage furniture that has been tucked away in your attic. An antique rocking chair reminds us of the nights we lay awake listening to Christmas stories, cozy by the fireside with a mug of hot chocolate.

This piece is proof that a festive look is possible without a cascade of silver ribbons or sparkling Christmas lights. The simple paper stars and matte black tree impart festive energy without the traditional glamor.