Christmas Interior Style Inspiration 2025: The 5 Key Looks to Bring Home
The shops are twinkling, the scent of winter spice is in the air, and it’s time to bring the magic indoors. This year, Christmas décor leans into comfort, nostalgia and Christmases of old. Think soft layers, nostalgic touches like stripes and nutcrackers, handmade details, and grounded, thoughtful colour palettes. Here are five standout decorating ideas for 2025, along with simple ways to introduce them into your home with confidence and style.
1. Bows and Woodland Whimsy
Oversized bows are making a bold return, especially in luxurious velvets and layered colours. They’re appearing on trees, mantels, staircases and even as part of gift styling. Alongside them, woodland elements are emerging as a quiet trend. Look for mushroom ornaments, tiny animals, pinecones and mossy textures that evoke a gentle, storybook feel.
Style tip
Use velvet ribbon to tie bows onto dining chairs or cupboard handles. Layer pinecones, handmade mushrooms and small ceramic pieces into your table centrepiece or mantel arrangement for a subtle woodland narrative.
2. Soft and Natural Colour Palettes
This season’s colours feel considered and calm. Traditional red is shifting into raspberry and dusky rose. Greens are muted with olive and sage. Unexpected accents like apricot and chalky lilac add a contemporary softness. The overall effect is warm, elegant and grounded.
Style tip
Style your tree with warm tones and tactile finishes. Add raw silk ribbons to soften the look further. For the table, use the warm tones alongside natural wood, handmade ceramics and simple foliage to keep the palette cohesive.
3. Low-Glow Lighting
Atmospheric lighting is key to this year’s Christmas interiors. Rechargeable lamps, fairy lights and warm-toned candles are taking the place of traditional overhead lighting. It’s all about layering different light sources to create depth, warmth and intimacy.
Style tip
Place small lamps on sideboards, windowsills or shelves to add pools of gentle light. Use rechargeable table lamps at dinner to create a more ambient, low-lit mood. Add tea lights or lanterns at different heights for a soft, layered effect.
4. Handmade Finishing Touches
Handcrafted decorations continue to bring soul to Christmas styling. From ceramic houses and crochet baubles to carved wooden figures and woven stars, these pieces add character and quiet charm. They are the kinds of details guests notice and remember.
Style tip
Seek out local makers markets or independent shops offering handmade seasonal décor. Mix handmade items with simple greenery to let their texture and craftsmanship stand out. For a personal touch, consider making a few pieces yourself, especially with children or as a seasonal tradition.
5. Gifting with Style and Thought
This year, gift-giving feels more intentional. A present that helps someone reconnect with their home or personal style can have a lasting impact. Beautifully packaged experiences and design-focused gifts offer inspiration that continues well into the new year.
Gifting tip
Consider giving the Discover Your Style Interior Design Masterclass for anyone moving home, redecorating or simply looking for a fresh creative start. To make it extra special, package it with a swatch book, a quality notebook or a favourite interiors magazine.
If you’re drawn to the warmth and simplicity of Scandinavian Christmas styling, you’ll love my guide: A Guide to a Scandinavian Inspired Christmas. It’s filled with creative decoration ideas, table styling inspiration and festive colour palettes to help you bring that cosy Nordic magic into your home this season.
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Creating a Home That Feels Like Christmas
The beauty of this year’s Christmas decorating trends lies in their calm confidence. There is no pressure to go over the top. Instead, it’s about creating spaces that feel warm, personal and nurturing. Whether through subtle colour shifts, handmade touches or gentle lighting, let your home tell a story of comfort, joy and connection this season.
