Ideas for a chic, contemporary Christmas

All that glitters is white and gold décor this festive season, set against a stylish neutral palette.

Amthal Karim, Head of Design at Furniture And Choice comments:

“Christmas is just around the corner, and popular interior trends have made their way into seasonal décor, adding their own festive touch. The popularity of warm neutrals or earth tones, such as beige, taupe, caramel, camel, and tan, complements Christmas décor perfectly. Brown tones have been trending for the past year, with the term ‘shades of brown’ reaching 8,100 searches on Google. Choosing a light brown backdrop makes it easy to bring in white and gold Christmas accessories.

Texture plays an important role in bringing this look to life. We all know it’s cosy season, so say it loudly with lots of soft fabrics – velvet, plush fabric, wool and the trending texture of the moment, chenille. A chenille sofa is a great pick for winter, with its signature fuzzy fabric. Creating a layered look with velvet cushions and wool or linen throws doesn’t just highlight the variation of textures but also the neutral colour palette. A beige or taupe sofa allows you to bring in lots of white and gold accents and leaves plenty of room to experiment.

Bows are a mainstay of Christmas décor, and this year, they are here to make a statement. We’re talking the bigger the better, whether it’s on the tree, on your front door or hung above your fireplace. Striped bows have been trending and can help jazz up the neutral décor, adding a touch of luxe and an element of whimsy. Bows allow for experimentation with texture, ranging from linen to brass and satin, and you can alternate between white and gold for contrast.

Aside from bows, oversized accessories are the way to go this festive season. Oversized baubles, paper honeycomb ornaments and oversized snowflakes are some of the ways you can emphasise this. Being versatile is key, as you can hang these decorations up on your tree or hang them throughout your home. It’s just the right amount of drama needed to spice things up - it creates a bold focal point and brings its own personal charm.

Lastly, we may already be deep into winter, but that doesn’t mean we can’t take inspiration from autumn. Rustic green accents help break up the neutral palette and warm up the room. Introducing green tree tinsel to your shelves will add another dimension to your décor, allowing you to incorporate more white and gold accents. Bringing in fairy lights will add an extra element of whimsy.”

For more tips on how to style a white living room, check out our guide for inspiration.

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Name: Amthal Karim

Title: Head of Design 

Company: Furniture And Choice 

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