It’s that time again to bring down the holiday bins from the attic (neatly stored and labeled we hope!) and get ready to take on the daunting task of decorating the house. The Little Details is sharing our top tips for decorating with ease, our favorite ideas for each room, and what to think about before starting. 

Before Starting

Make a plan. Decorating doesn’t need to be done the day after Thanksgiving; maybe your family starts with the tree and adds to other rooms in the house over time. A good way to reduce stress is to assign members of the family with specific tasks so you’re in it together. If you’re eager to deck the halls, make an event out of it! Include your family, play holiday music, and bake some cookies to celebrate the season.

Put away your fall/Thanksgiving decor into labeled bins and give your home a deep clean while you’re at it. You’ll feel better knowing you have a clean slate to work with. 

Choose your color scheme. Are you drawn toward traditional red and green, do you prefer silver and gold, or blue and white? Stick to a solid color scheme throughout your home to make it feel cohesive. The same goes for your design style. If you want your space to feel cozy, you may want to choose festive throws and pillows and display family holiday photos on your mantle. If you want your home to feel clean and sophisticated, you may choose to decorate your tree with white lights and gold or silver accents rather than a collection of silly ornaments. 

Add New Items

If you’re anything like me, you can’t avoid the home decor section at Target, especially the Hearth and Hand with Magnolia collection by Chip and Joanna Gaines. Every year I love to peruse the aisles and pick a few items I can’t leave on the shelves. A good rule to follow is to replace an old item with a new one so you don’t end up with an overwhelming amount of Christmas pillows (guilty!) or holiday mugs. 

Think before you buy. Where are you going to hang that “Let It Snow” sign? If you have a place in mind, go for it! If it doesn’t turn out as you planned, return it, donate it, or gift it. 

Our favorite ways to decorate these rooms:

We hope this post inspires some creativity and gets everyone in the holiday spirit! If you’re looking for some gift ideas check out our online shop here!