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Gain inspiration for your seasonal decorating

Gain inspiration for your seasonal decorating

December 11th, 2023
Paint & Paper Library

Decorating your home for the festive season is a wonderful chance to elevate your schemes and create an inviting atmosphere. Depending on your desired look, you can introduce elements of foliage for an understated finish, or take the opportunity to embrace bolder interior style with vibrant additions.

Discover inspiring ideas to coordinate your existing scheme with seasonal greenery, ornaments and details that will bring character to your home over the festive period…

Enhance neutral walls with seasonal greenery

Warm neutrals such as Stone, Sand and Powder provide a timeless backdrop throughout the year, instilling a calm and soothing ambience in living spaces and bedrooms. Their natural undertones offer an excellent accompaniment to foliage, meaning they pair harmoniously with seasonal wreaths, garlands and trees. @our_durham_home complements walls in Sand I and Sand V with natural greenery to achieve a subtle and contemporary festive design.

@nicolahuthwaite has chosen Powder V to provide enveloping warmth in her living space. This alluring, pink-based neutral coordinates with deep green, luscious foliage and neutral soft furnishings, effortlessly balancing comfort and sophistication. 

Coordinate your tree decorations with existing colours

When selecting your tree decorations, draw inspiration from the colours of existing furnishings and accessories in your palette to achieve a cohesive finish.  

Melanie Lissack Interiors has created an elegant, warm and enticing scheme by pairing Stone V walls with richly coloured flooring, tiles and artwork. To enhance this atmosphere, she embellishes her Christmas tree with charming bows in a variety of complementary colours, for an intriguing combination of classic and contemporary style. 

Embrace darker tones for a sophisticated interior

Darker colours work wonderfully during the winter months. Whether your walls are already painted in a deep, sumptuous hue, or if you are looking to add an element of drama with bold accessories, using darker shades can create instant impact. When featured in your living space, these colours often feel very smart and sophisticated, and offer a soothing quality. 


@justoffroselane opted for the luxurious, inky blue, Kigali, to create this striking living space. During the festive season, it provides a strong backdrop for their traditional Christmas tree with ambient warm lighting.

In this smart hallway from @semi_in_the_suburbs, black velvet ribbons tie in beautifully with New Black on the stair banister. The surrounding walls and woodwork are painted in the bright yet warm white, Chaste, for a classic monochrome scheme.

Pair bold pinks with contrasting accessories

Pink is a popular colour with designers and homeowners alike, as it is simple to combine with fabrics, furnishings and pieces. While soft and muted pinks provide a gentle backdrop, more vibrant, peach pinks such as Roben’s Honour and Jaipur Pink can be used to make a stronger statement. These colours work well to establish a contemporary style, especially when teamed with contrasting, complementary colours such as bright greensand bold reds.

@overatsams showcases Roben’s Honour across all four walls in her living room. For a festive addition, she teams her bright green tiles with orange, pink and green candles and contemporary tree ornaments. 

For a striking entrance that exudes festive charm, @rosannafalconer contrasts her Jaipur Pink front door with a traditional Christmas wreath, complete with deep red winter berries and charming pink and red bows.