Elegant + Simple Christmas Decorating Ideas

Don’t miss these elegant yet simple Christmas decorating ideas which make up part 2 of the Elegant + Simple Holiday Home Tour! If you missed it, catch part 1 of the Elegant + Simple Holiday Home Tour here.

What began as the Elegant + Simple Holiday Home Tour part 2 quickly devolved into super simple (yet elegant 😉 ) Christmas decorating ideas.

Why? Because I thought you might find it more helpful than a room-by-room tour. Plus, my home is NOT decked from head to toe and tied with a perfect bow. Instead, I’d like to say that it’s imperfectly sprinkled with holiday cheer. Just enough in each space to make me smile and remind me of the joy that’s coming with the advent of our Savior.

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5 ideas for ELEGANT + SIMPLE Christmas decor

1. Put a wreath on it

I feel like that’s my mantra this year… Need a festive feel? Put a wreath on it.

Whether it’s your front porch, your office, your kitchen, or your living room, a simple holiday wreath adds instant cheer for the holiday season.

It doesn’t have to be red and green or decorated with candy canes, greenery is sufficient.

Or you can add some jingle bells like I did on this front door wreath for an extra festive touch.

2. Hang garland

My go-to holiday decorating idea is always garland: garland on the mantel…

And garland on the stairs are staples in our holiday home.

This year I even added some to the china cabinet in our dining room.

3. Add some ribbon

Probably the easiest way to change the look of your holiday decor affordably is to add some holiday ribbon. In the past, I’ve used satin and grosgrain ribbon, but this year I chose a couple of colors of vintage velvet ribbon… And I’m in love.

It’s perfect on the Christmas trees as a simple garland and, of course, for gift wrapping.

And I love a loose bow tucked into the corner of the trailing garland on our fireplace mantel and hung on the banister.

You can also add it to any wreath for a sweet holiday touch.

4. Wrap with lights

If you’ve followed along for very long, you probably know that Christmas lights are basically my favorite thing. I have this big Christmas Nights tour every year (can’t wait to share this year’s tour!) where I show our home all lit up at night.

There’s something magical about Christmas lights even in the daytime, though.

I like to add them to any garland I use, weaving them around and through the greenery.

I even love adding a little copper wire of fairy lights when greenery would just get in the way.

5. Light a candle

I’m actually not a year-round candle girl. I generally don’t like strong scents and don’t even think about candles 9 months of the year… Then autumn arrives and it instantly makes your home feel like magic.

I like cozy scented candles in my living room, dining room, kitchen, and office.

And I love using unscented tapers as part of mantels and table decorations (more of this scene coming to you soon 😉 ).

In short, a little firelight just adds to the holiday magic.

More Simple Holiday Decorating Ideas

I hope you enjoyed these simple tips and ideas for Christmas decor in your home! You might also enjoy these posts:

• DIY Wood Bead Garland
• Elegant + Simple Holiday Decor and Gift Wrap
• The Easy Way to Set a Gorgeous Holiday Table
• 5 {Unexpected} Holiday Decorating Ideas

In all honestly, I’m trying really really hard this year to remember why we decorate for the holiday season. I’m praying that all these little touches would work to remind my heart and mind of the gift that came to us.

Wishing the same for you this holiday season!