16 Minimalist Christmas Decorating Ideas Anyone Can Recreate

By Bellaire Group December 20, 2021No Comments

If decking the halls for the holidays feels like an overwhelming chore on top of hosting family and friends, wrapping gifts, and spreading holiday cheer, consider being a minimalist. Minimalism doesn’t mean having no decor at all; it means having less, more quality decor. (Bonus: you’ll likely end up with an understated Nordic feel.)

If you’re ready to scale back on your holiday decor (while still creating a gorgeous, festive space), glean inspiration from some beautiful minimalist decorating ideas you can copy in an afternoon.

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Go Bare

Finding Lovely

When creating a minimalist Christmas setting, focus on only the essentials. This stripped-down Christmas tree trio from Finding Lovely features simple white lights and a few golden balls. The look is calming and inviting without all the extra trimming, especially when eyesore tree stands are hidden in woven baskets.
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Create a Natural Centerpiece

Home and Spirit

Wreath, meet table. Buy a small wreath (live or artificial), lay it on its side, and put your candles in the middle. Faster than you can say “Kriss Kringle,” you’ve got an elegant holiday centerpiece.
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Branches Everywhere

Milk and Honey Life

Any flat surface is ripe for being accented with a garland or greenery. Add foraged branches and pinecones to a shelf in the bathroom as Milk and Honey Life did, or turn to your bookcases, mantel, sideboard, and console table as spots to add a little holiday cheer…