Nordic Christmas

Nordic style has taken the world by storm over recent years and has become one of the biggest interiors trends around the globe, inspiring festive living room scenes of rustic yet contemporary decor. We will see Nordic style continue to have a strong influence on Christmas decorating in 2018, but a more pared back palette of soft neutrals with lots of blonde wood, heavy textures and pops of metallic will be the backbone of the look this year.

Where before we may have seen whimsical Fair Isle-style knits and fussy ornaments making their way into this trend, 2018's Nordic Christmas will offer a more refined take on the look, with quality materials and clean lines taking centre stage. Red has often featured heavily in Scandinavian-style Christmas decor, but watch out for muted tones of pink and glints of coppery rust, both of which may become trendy festive colours in their own right this year.

Expect to see wooden baubles, simple traditional ornaments and twinkling star-shaped string lighting as we head towards winter. While Nordic style for this festive season is less playful than previous years, it is no less delightful - it's a relaxed, calming look that embraces Scandinavian shapes, muted tones and tactile, natural elements for a warm and cosy yet completely sophisticated vibe.