Five great Christmas decoration ideas for traditional-style homes

It is very easy to fall into the habit of putting up the same Christmas decorations year after year. We have all done that trip up into the loft, dusted off that dusty and faded Santa statue and placed him in the exact same spot that he’s stood for the last decade or two. If you are looking for a bit of a revamp, or want some inspiration for your new home, then look no further, as this list is going to take you through five great Christmas decoration ideas for tradition-style homes.

DIY decorations

There is nothing more satisfying than walking into your home and being welcomed by the sight of your own work done well. Homemade decorations are a great way of adding a personal touch to your festive decorations, and can be a fun experience for you and your family. Furthermore, designing your own decorations means you can tailor them to whatever style or design you like, in this case you may want to take a more rustic approach to fit in with your traditional home, maybe some more muted tones instead of vibrant red on Santa’s jacket, for example. The best part of designing your own decorations is that you can make these decisions and create the perfect decorations for you and your loved ones.  

Give Santa a warm welcome

The fireplace often seems neglected in the modern household, but not during Christmas, this is the one time of year where the fireplace is the king of the castle. With such high anticipation for Santa to come visit, it would be rude not to give his entrance a little bit of attention, so use the space on and around your fireplace and make a spectacle of it. Reefs, stockings, ornaments, all these Christmas classics bring a touch of style to any fireplace, and makes it a nice focal point to tie your lounge together.

Set a theme

Tying into the first two points, if you are looking to really set your house apart from the rest then try having a running theme through the house. Santa’s workshop, the North Pole, Christmas in New York (for those wanting a bit more glitz and glamour), all these themes offer you an exciting challenge of buying (or making) decorations that bring your theme to life, so go as outlandish or as reserved as you would like, whatever helps you get into the festive spirit.

Have fun outdoors

If you have utilised all your indoor potential and still fancy a decoration project then you could take your talent outside and decorate your outdoor space. There are a lot of decorations that would suit the outside of a traditional home, a lot of wood carvings and stone statues, or you could go a bit more out there (pun intended) and host a nativity scene in your garden, or a diorama of Santa on your roof, the possibilities are truly endless.

Light up the place

The final step to bring your decorations to life is the lights, something that can take-over your Christmas decorations if you want it to. Christmas lights can really vary on a scale of some fairy lights here and there to trees being ordained with enough lights to illuminate the whole neighbourhood, whichever you prefer. For a more traditional feel then I would recommend some more soft-coloured lighting, instead of those neon greens and blues, but either way have fun with it, decorating your house does not have to be a chore, so do whatever makes you feel the holiday cheer and have a merry Christmas.