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Christmas Ideas Needed

7 years ago

Hello all!

This is/was my living room last year for Christmas. It was nice. But this year I'd like something a bit more traditional without having to repaint or buy new furniture - any ideas!? TIA

I'm thinking of replacing those TV candles with white/blue Christmas soldiers, but it still needs more "stuff" / accessories

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7 years ago

Try adding a hint of red! Maybe following this colour scheme.

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minnie101
7 years ago
Hi Ryan. If you want a traditional look I'd add some red to the scheme. You could look at the paper honeycomb baubles for the tree which you can get quite cheaply. I also use red and white candy canes on one tree but I suppose they're probably a bit more American. For another display in the room, maybe have a look at an old fashioned wooden sleigh, they have one on eBay with a back from memory for c£30 (it's a real one rather than for decorative purposes!). You could paint it and add faux parcels. There are also a number of large hanging paper stars around that you can hang over the top of windows/doors etc which look effective. Perhaps add mini lanterns up the stairs with tea lights, ikea have some for £2. And maybe a faux fur throw for the sofa, try Sainsbury's for £30. You can also try grouping more candles on the bookcase and perhaps add a berry garland somewhere
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Original Author
7 years ago
Thank you for the reply!
For the sleigh are you thinking to go around the bottom of the tree? What you see in the 2 pictures is essentially the length of the room (you can see the bear bag at the edge of the second picture)

I don't mind candy canes - and the stars sound like a good idea. I'm just not convinced red will work with the whites and blues, I don't know. I was considering adding gold (after watching Elf see pic)
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Laura Thomas
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I have a tumble dryer stacked on the washing machine, a fold down rack on the wall and a tall ladder radiator in my utility, and still end up with washing on racks/radiators and in front of the fire in other rooms. Hope you find a solution.
Laura Thomas
7 years ago
How many people live in the house?

We had a similar space in previous home and hubby made a tall cubed rack for shoes and had coat hooks down the side by the radiator. A couple of the cubes had pull out boxes for hats/scarves/gloves etc. This worked great for the 2 of us, but now there is 4 it is overflowing.
minnie101
7 years ago
The sleigh might be too big then, I think it's nearly 120cm long but perhaps for the hall?! Or outside the front door :) If you go for the right shade of red, I think a few red baubles will work. I like the idea of gold though too, it works really well with light blue. I haven't looked online (banned from buying any more Xmas decorations this year!) but the large garden centres are stocking harvest types colours in orangey, bronze'ish colours too which could also work or a scandi look would work with your existing decorations although not as traditional! Glass vases filled with led lights are quite effective too and if you shop around you can pick up sets really cheaply. Real or faux eucalyptus is always good at Xmas in vases or garlands. If you go faux you can always add a few real winter roses.
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Original Author
7 years ago
I can see how the red COULD work there, I'm not sure it will though heh the orange sounds interesting though

laura, I have a feeling you're in the wrong post :-P
minnie101
7 years ago
The orangey tones would be quite striking. I'd also look at a Xmas tree skirt. Perhaps pick some kind of a theme (doesn't have to be overly themed!) and work from there. I do think a scandi style would work though. Homemade ginger and cinnamon biscuits hanging on the tree are also good for smell! PS what happened to the red wall?!

http://www.longacres.co.uk/seasonal/christmas/christmas-tree-skirts-and-stands/longacres-wicker-christmas-tree-skirt-natural/?gclid=CKnN2L_LntACFQEM0wodOwAJPQ
Laura Thomas
7 years ago
Sorry somehow my comment as appeared on the wrong post!
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Original Author
7 years ago
No worries :)
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Original Author
7 years ago
Minnie - That was the plan but it seemed like it would be too dark and I had the white/blue idea for christmas last year so that took over :P

My bedroom, I think, has turned out quite scandi :P

I'm actually working on the spare room at the moment :P
A B
7 years ago
A red gold and white scheme would be very traditional and would definitely go with your room which is very neutral with the pale blue walls imo. I'd get some more lights in there too to add a bit of Christmas sparkle :)
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Original Author
7 years ago
Ok, I'll see if I can work some red in :P

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