1. Winter Scene in a Mason Jar

2. Snowy Jar Candle Holders

Snowy jar candle holders and ornaments are the perfect Christmas DIY and craft. They are also a great way to upcycle unused jars.

3. Christmas Floating Candles

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Try these easy candles for Mason jar crafts you can make in bulk for gift-giving. Wrap the jar with wide plaid ribbon and secure with three jute strings tied in a bow. Hot-glue a pinecone and artificial greenery to the bow. To add a finishing touch to this easy Christmas craft, wood-burn a snowflake or polka-dots onto four wooden beads and thread onto four string ends. Place a tall, slender pillar candle in the jar.

5. Winter Wonderland Centerpieces

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Use bottles and jars as flower vases to make elegant centerpieces…

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you’ve heard of Christmas lights before, but have you ever heard of Christmas lights in a wine bottle? Find this clever craft and many other glass bottle ideas below. We have plenty of fun recycled craft ideas that you and the kids can make together.

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1. Wicker

Fence materials vary, and most wicker fences like this one are constructed of bent willow. Although such profusion would be out of place with simplistic modern homes, it pairs well with more traditional styles.

2. Metal

Reminiscent of Mediterranean balconies or of the wrought-iron fences once used to secure the perimeter of estates, elegant decorative metal fencing goes especially well with stucco houses of Moorish or Spanish design.

3. Wood Edging

Half-log edging gives off a country vibe reminiscent of rail fences and corrals. If you like the idea of wood, you also can use money-saving old pallets to construct garden beds and barriers.

4. White Vinyl

If you subscribe to the American dream of a white picket fence, but don’t like the work involved with maintaining a wooden one, you might want to opt for a vinyl garden fence instead.

5. Climbing Plants

Although the design and composition of this fence is hard to make out behind its veil of roses, it illustrates an excellent garden fence idea—horizontal bars that act as a kind of “laid-on-its-side” trellis. On it, you can train climbing or vining plants such as roses, clematis, honeysuckle, and others to grow laterally rather than upward, perhaps almost concealing the original fence but making a living one of their own.

6. Rustic Rope

With a look somewhat similar to that of the cable type of guardrails, this fence’s style depends quite a bit on the type of materials from which it is constructed. Weathered wood and rope, for example, could suit it to casual rural settings while metal stakes accompanied by cables probably would make it more appropriate for a modern industrial type of architecture. In the latter case, mass plantings of the same shrub or flower would fit the simplistic style better than many different varieties.

7. Living

Neatly sheared living fences, such as the boxwood hedges shown here, are highly popular in the formal gardens associated with mansions or British manors. In formal gardens, simplicity is key, and masses of the same type of plant rather than a mix of many can give a simple but formal feel. Since tall hedges tend to hide all but the stateliest flowers that stand behind them, you may want to make yours short or keep your beds in front of rather than behind those hedges. Or use this hedge as a living fence to separate a front yard or border the sidewalk or driveway.

8. Chew-Proof

Some garden fences offer more function than aesthetics. Netting is strictly utilitarian and designed to keep wild animals—especially deer—out of your vegetable garden. Keep in mind that, to be successful, that netting will need to stand at least 6 feet tall for deer and probably won’t be strong enough to keep rabbits and groundhogs from chewing through it. Although desperate gardeners sometimes use it for flower beds, it isn’t especially pretty, but doesn’t mar the landscape as much as chicken wire can.

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Knowing how to play with trending colors can be difficult if you don’t have enough wall space or even too much. While you don’t want to repaint your home every time a new color is trending, there are many areas where you can play with color, helping you to use a greater variety of shades in your home.

When you love the latest paint colors but you’re unsure how they’ll look in your home, test them out in some creative places before overhauling an entire room.

1. Petite wood furniture

While we aren’t saying to rush off and paint over your prized mahogany credenza, if you have some second-hand furniture or spot a wooden nightstand or chair that’s worse for wear at the thrift store, know that you can breathe new life into it with a fresh coat of paint.

Some pieces that will work well for this are nightstands, accent tables, outdoor furniture, wooden chairs, or vintage crates.

2. A Hidden Accent Wall

Painting one wall in a room is not a groundbreaking style choice. Consider moving the accent wall somewhere unexpected, such as the back wall of a pantry. This oft-neglected area of the home could use a makeover, and how great would it look having a bold color, like a brilliant aqua, in an otherwise muted space?

3. Inside your kitchen drawers

Painting the interior of your kitchen drawers is a genius way to add color to your kitchen and a whimsical surprise whenever you reach for your go-to spatula.

4. Knock, Knock

Whether you want to offer more curbside appeal or warm up a room, painting your front door a vibrant color sure makes a statement. There’s an added benefit beyond style with a bold color choice. A signature color makes it easy for you to give directions to visitors; just tell them you live at the house with the orange door—it stands out much more than plain address numbers.

5. Bookshelves

Books are like works of art themselves, so choose a paint color that helps to showcase them. You can even paint the backing in contrasting colors, allowing you to play with even more trendy colors.

6. Another Take on an Accent Wall

If you’re stuck between keeping your familiar color scheme but want an accent wall, it can be hard to reconcile the two looks. For indecisive folks, we have a way to test out an accent wall or geometric paint pattern temporarily. Pick a small wall in your home and instead of painting the wall directly, add removable wallpaper and paint over that instead.

7. Bathroom cabinets

While you may immediately reach for a neutral like black, grey, or brown, consider choosing a poppy color like teal, tangerine, or peach. If you have a fun shower curtain with a design you love, choose one of the accent colors from it to create a cohesive bathroom.

8. Step by Step

There are plenty of unexpected places to experiment with color in a home. One area to consider is the front of the stairs—providing you have flat, non-carpeted stairs that you don’t mind transforming. If you select a color that blends elegantly with the rest of the room, this can look sensational. The right color choice is key, so it may be worth painting some squares of canvas to get an idea of how it will look before painting the stairs directly.

9. Fireplaces

Have a fireplace that doesn’t hold all the old-world charm you want it to? Give it a beautiful upgrade with your favorite trending paint color. Mantels are a fantastic display opportunity and a place to gather around, so you want to give them a little love. Whether it’s covered in brick, out-of-date stone, regular plaster, or drywall, you can paint it. Just be sure to ask the paint consultant at your local hardware store for the appropriate primer, preparation materials, paint type, and tools.

10. Areas of Natural Light

There are no hard-and-fast rules when it comes to painting around your home. If you have a window box or ledge that’s visually lacking, pick a paint color that will really pop since these small areas don’t usually get enough attention. For a dramatic change, opt for a deep gray or black darker. If that’s too much change for you, keeping it light and airy with a softer color is a classic choice that’s always in style.

11. It’s Worth Framing

Over the years you may have amassed a collection of framed photos. Some frames age poorly, but rather than replacing them, turn it into a small crafting project. Paint all your outdated frames the same color, or use two or three colors and create a photo wall in your home. This looks amazing for a wall going up the stairs or stand-alone frames on a side table.

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It can feel challenging to gather fresh inspiration year after year, so we’ve rounded up the best Christmas mantel decor ideas — everything from garlands, string lights and stockings to entire Christmas villages and DIY advent calendars.

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Winter Wonderland

Snowflakes, mini Christmas trees, pinecones, birch wood — this mantel is full of nature-inspired decor. The best part: this look could carry you through winter, just take down the Christmas stockings.

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Citrus Garland

Don’t feel guilty if traditional Christmas decorations aren’t your style. Spruce up your mantel with dried citrus garland, which can stay on all winter long.

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Village Scene

If you’ve always been obsessed with the Christmas village scenes you’ve seen in movies, bring a dose of that charm right into your living room with mini houses in different sizes and colors.

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Cozy With Candles

For a warm winter feel, create a monochromatic display of candles with various heights and sizes. Layer in sprigs of greenery and neutral stockings with rustic ribbons.

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Red Stockings

Secure a garland to your mantel with adhesive hooks, and warm up the space with bright red stockings. Tip: dress up store-bought stockings by gluing ball fringe or ribbon.

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1. What is a Suncatcher?

Suncatcher is a home decoration. True to its name, the suncatcher is used to “catch the sun”.

Suncatchers come in many shapes and sizes and are made from many different materials such as: colored glass, colored glass, beads, and crystals. The main purpose of these materials is to create sparkling lights. sparkles, reflects, and disperses light in many directions to make the room more sparkling every time sunlight shines on the suncatcher.

Also to “catch the sun”, people often hang suncatchers in front of main doors, windows, porches, etc. to create the best conditions for the suncatcher to receive sunlight.

2. Great suncatcher ideas to make your home more gorgeous.

With many different shapes and arrangements of stones, you have beautiful suncatchers.

The suncatcher uses crystal as the main material.

In addition, you can make suncatchers from gemstones and quartz that are both beautiful and create positive energy for your home.

You can also combine it with resin to create a unique product.

The idea of ​​combining with trees and moss makes the suncatcher closer to nature.

Combining dreamcatcher and suncatcher is also a great idea you should try.

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Galley or Corridor Laundry Room Layout

It is the most simple, basic, and economical style of laundry room layout since it fits into even the smallest of areas. Typically called a galley or quarter-style laundry room, this layout fits in long, narrow areas found off the side of kitchens or in mudrooms. Because the space is slim, often as narrow as five feet, there is room only on one side for appliances and other large items such as the washer and dryer, utility sink, countertops, and large cabinets.

The other side of the laundry room might be a wall only. At most, the other wall may have hooks or narrow shelving. Keep these to a minimum, though, since they will interfere with the operations of the washer and dryer.

L-Shaped Laundry Room Layout

An L-shaped laundry room layout is similar to a galley-style layout in that a majority of the services are clustered on one long wall: the layout’s long leg. The short leg of the L-shaped layout might have a washer and dryer, a short run of countertops and cabinets, or a laundry room sink. On this short leg is usually space only for one service, not multiple services.

Much of this layout is dependent on the location of the water supply and drainage, as well as the electrical receptacle or gas for the dryer. If these are located on the short leg of the layout, it makes smart design sense to place the washer and dryer here as this gives you a maximum amount of room to open and close the washer and dryer doors.

U-Shaped Laundry Room Layout

If you were to take an L-shaped laundry room, then extend it so that you have two long legs, you would have a U-shaped layout. Much of the heavy lifting of the U-shaped laundry room’s functions is already carried by the other two legs of this layout. This second long leg represents a type of bonus area for additional storage, organizers, shelves, hooks, and clothes racks. This laundry room layout should be at least 90 inches wide, to accommodate countertops on both long walls and a 42-inch wide aisle.

Open Plan Laundry Room Layout

An open-plan laundry room layout is the most design-flexible layout of all. To begin with, you will need a large space. Appliances and storage are located at any point around the perimeter of the room, dependent on the location of doors, windows, water, drainage, and electrical services. As with open plan kitchens that have an island in the center, open plan laundry rooms are usually large enough that they can have a folding table located in the center of the room.

Hidden or Invisible Laundry Room Layouts

When you have no dedicated space available for a laundry room but you still want to do your own laundry, one option is to tuck away the laundry room in an existing room of your house.

Because laundry rooms and kitchens share so many of the same characteristics and needs, laundry rooms are often found hidden away here. Bathrooms have water supply and drainage, so they are sometimes used, as well. One issue with using a bathroom as a laundry room is that they usually lack the 240V increased-power electrical receptacle needed for dryers.

A side-by-side washer and dryer are placed under the kitchen countertop, sometimes with a sliding door or curtain to mask them when not in use. In other layouts, a stacking washer and dryer are placed in the kitchen pantry and closed off behind a door. Storage for laundry items is extremely limited and sometimes is shared with kitchen items. If you have any type of extra space for a laundry room, creating a hidden laundry room within your kitchen should not be your first choice.

We collected the most common mistakes that slip through in living room design. Make sure to read up to the end because there’s one crucial thing you should never do.

There’s only upper lighting in your living room

Lighting creates an atmosphere. It should take into account your mood, so the living room cannot do with only a chandelier in the center of the room. Create your own lighting system (reading, wall, and floor lamps, ceiling lights, and so on).

The absence or wrong size of a carpet

Small rugs bring imbalance to a room, so be sure to choose the correct size of carpet for your living room. A large rug visually extends the space, and the interior gets a finished look.

The misplaced TV

The best place for a TV is a blank wall. Don’t install the TV in front of or close to a window, as it’s harmful to your eyesight and prevents you from clearly seeing the image. The distance between the TV and the sofa depends on the screen size: the distance must be equal to 3-5 diagonals. Take this into account when buying a new TV.

You underestimate the power of cushions

Sofa cushions create a cozy and relaxed atmosphere. When choosing them, consider whether their material and texture suit the fabric your sofa and armchairs are covered with. If the furniture in the living room is made of velvet or velour, say no to cotton or linen textiles. For smaller furniture, choose small items. A massive sofa allows for several voluminous pillows.

Your sofa stands by the wall

This rule works for large rooms. If you have the opportunity to place the sofa away from the wall, do it. You’ll visually enlarge the space and create comfort. A sofa standing by the wall when there’s extra space feels more like a dance studio than a living room.

Dark furniture with low ceilings

If you buy dark furniture for a room with a low ceiling, you’ll make it look more squat and cramped. Choose compact sofas and chairs and neat tables on raised legs. Make choices that favor neutral light shades.

Choose furniture according to design, not your personal preferences

Just because the furniture looks nice doesn’t mean it will suit your house. Make sure it’s comfortable for you – try it. Take a seat in an armchair or sit at a table you liked. Otherwise, you’ll rarely use these things and will have to part with them.

Furniture that has lost its relevance

Furniture fashion exists. Bulky furniture with voluminous backs and armrests went out of fashion long ago. Pay attention to items with straight lines and sharp silhouettes. You can choose a traditional sofa, but opt for an unexpected and modern color.

Poorly positioned photos

Perfect height = 153 cm from floor level to the center of the image. If you have too many photos, a hanging gallery instead of photo frames placed in every corner will be a great solution.

Large furniture

The most common mistake is when people stuff a room with furniture that doesn’t fit its size, especially when it comes to sofas – it makes the room look much smaller. If you have a large living room, then you can afford a roomy sofa. For smaller living rooms, a two-seater sofa and a pair of armchairs are preferable.

You neglect the living room’s functionality

If you have a rectangular room, you can correct its shape using a cabinet or a rack – a square is more advantageous, and it’s easier to keep balance there.

Here are some zoning ideas:

• Living room and bedroom — a bedroom will always be closer to a window because the sleeping area should inherently be further from the entrance.
• Living room and kitchen — you can arrange zones as you like, though it’s preferable that the kitchen is closer to the window for comfortable cooking with plenty of light.
• Living room and dining room — these are two full units that should have enough space and place in one room.
• Living room and home office — the office can take a small corner. The main thing is to add another light source.

The center of the room isn’t stressed

A living room demands a bright accent. It can be a fireplace, artwork, a mirror, wallpaper – anything that attracts attention. You can also make the rest area a focal point, emphasizing it with contrasting colors, prints, or mixing complex tones.

Plants in small pots

It’s better to put a large plant in a pot than lots of small ones on the window sill. Thus, your room will seem bigger and cozier.

Old-fashioned furniture covers

When changed, furniture covers can transform an entire room and make your design stylish and modern. You can also change the image of your living room according to mood and seasons.

Following only one style

If you give preference to a certain style of interior and let no deviations appear, your room loses warmth and becomes very trite. Mix your favorite style with others: eclectic, retro, loft, grunge, and many other design options will make your living room original. You’ll never want to leave it!

Fortunately, there are certain designer-approved decorating tips you can use to avoid these typical blunders, such as the four-to-six-inch curtain rule and the rug size guidance. These easy methods of trade might assist you in creating a genuinely elevated and unforgettable space.

But first, a disclaimer: as with anything, rules are meant to be broken – particularly when it comes to creating a space that’s personal and unique. As you read on for the common decorating mistakes designers always notice, and what to do instead, treat it as friendly advice versus concrete dogma. And ultimately, design the home that you love (we’re pretty into that idea).

Over-Decorating

There’s an understandable temptation, especially in small spaces, to keep all the furniture and decor you’ve ever owned. This can result in an over-decorated space that feels too cramped and cluttered. Instead, it’s best to edit and pare back — saying goodbye to some pieces will ultimately result in a space that feels calmer, cozier, and more inviting.

Lining the Walls with Furniture

A common design mistake we see often is placing all of the furniture along the walls, leaving the center of the room bare and empty. While it might seem counterintuitive, floating some of the furniture off the walls (particularly pieces like sofas and accent chairs) will actually give the illusion of a larger, more layered, space.

Going All-In on One Design Style

Contrast is critical when trying to create a well appointed, visually arresting space. When a space feels like too much of any one thing — whether it’s all farmhouse, all classic, or all mid-century modern — it can feel boring. Contrast doesn’t just refer to mixing styles, but juxtaposing different colors, shapes, sizes, textures, patterns, finishes, eras, and more. For example, pairing a vintage-inspired round table with a luxe hide rug and a modern, geometric chandelier — the thoughtful mixing and matching makes it sing.

Catalog Cookie-Cutter

If everything in your home came from the same brand and feels lifted straight out of a catalog, that’s a designer no-no. The most interesting spaces include a curation of different elements —purchased, inherited, discovered, and thrifted. Weave in pieces from different brands, artifacts found locally and while traveling, and special elements that are personal to you, like an heirloom ginger jar from your grandmother or vintage sketches you found on a favorite trip. (Shameless plug: if you need help sourcing from different places and blending in your history, we know some Havenly designers who can help!)

Overhead Lighting Only

Relying only on overhead lighting can create a harsh and sterile atmosphere. A designer rule of thumb is layering in at least two to four additional lighting sources in every space, especially in living rooms, where you’ll be both lounging and hosting. Mix table lamps, floor lamps, and sconces to create a warm and welcoming ambiance.

Hanging Artwork Too High (or Too Low)

We often find that artwork is hung too high (or sometimes too low), especially when positioned over a piece of furniture, like a sofa or sideboard. The common tendency is to leave a large amount of space between the artwork and the furniture, which makes the piece look like it’s floating, rather than a part of a cohesive vignette. Fortunately, there’s an easy rule of thumb for this: art should typically hang at eye level (of course, there are exceptions to every rule). When in doubt, mind the gap.

Buying a Rug That’s Too Small

We get it — it’s so tempting to save money and opt for a smaller rug, but in our opinion, this is not the area to skimp. When rugs are too small for a space, the room automatically feels unfinished and bare. It’s better to shop at a more wallet-friendly brand and purchase a rug that’s the appropriate size for your room and your layout, rather than investing in a smaller (but high-end) piece. The go-to designer rule is to make sure at least the front legs of all your furniture sit easily on the rug.

Buying Matchy-Matchy Furniture

To avoid that furniture superstore vibe, steer clear of matching coffee and accent table sets, or a matching bed-dresser-nightstand combo. Rather, create contrast (remember that tip?) with your furniture by mixing textures, tones, and silhouettes.

Skipping (or Cropping) Curtains

One of the most common small space design mistakes we see involves curtains, or lack thereof. We get it — if you’re tight on space, the last thing you want to do is block out natural light or city views. But curtains are like mascara for a designer — they make a space feel put together and complete. At Havenly, our rule of thumb is to always hang them wide and high: hang the curtain rod four to six inches above the window frame, and extend it outwards so that the curtains are just dusting the sides of the frame. That way, you’re not blocking any precious light. Second, curtains should touch the floor — no ankle crops here. Floor length curtains help create more visual height (particularly in a small space), and draw the eye upward.

Cliche Art

In general, we recommend avoiding generic printed quotes, particularly on wood blocks, that read “Live, Laugh, Love” or “Keep Calm…” You get it. Instead, fill your home with art that holds some meaning to you — whether purchased while traveling, discovered at a local flea market, passed down from a loved one, or simply a scene that makes you feel something. Of course, if the aforementioned word art does that for you, then by all means, go for it! (And we mean that.)

All Neutrals & No Warmth

Yes, there’s something serene and sophisticated about a neutral space, but an all-white palette can easily feel flat and unimaginative. If you like the timeless tranquility of neutrals, make sure to add much-needed warmth through contrasting shades of sand, beige, camel, and the like.

Decorating with Faux Flowers

You know the ones we’re talking about — the very stiff and artificial plastic florals commonly found at Hobby Lobby. While there are a lot of elegant and realistic options on the market these days, as designers, we are typically inclined to pass. Bringing in fresh flowers has always been a surefire way to connect a space to the natural world, so consider sticking to the real deal. That said, if longevity is your goal, then consider dried stems for a Modern Cottage-inspired aesthetic. Afloral has so many delicate and intriguing options!

Only Adding One Accent Color

Avoid leaning into one dominant color pop when decorating your space, like buying teal pillows, curtains, and artwork. When designers consider palettes, they artfully weave together a variety of hues. Mixing warm and cool tones, or even multiple shades of a single color, creates a more balanced and intriguing space.

Holding Onto Dated Furniture

Don’t get us wrong — college-era furniture definitely comes in handy once you graduate and start decorating your first space. We all need to start somewhere, both financially and design-wise. But it’s more about knowing when to retire pieces like futons, bean bag chairs, movie posters, and the like. Once you’re financially able, consider upgrading the futon to a more sophisticated daybed, swapping out the posters for artwork that inspires you, and investing in a proper dresser. It’s amazing how switching out a few old pieces can immediately breath new life into a space.

Playing it Safe

At the end of the day, well-designed spaces — the ones that make you think, Wow, now that’s a home — often involve a little bit of risk-taking. Whether it’s the addition of bold colors or patterns, a statement piece of furniture (we’re into curves these days), or tackling a new paint trend, our best advice is to never take design too seriously. Have fun, play around, try something new. The risk is often worth the reward.

While we’re all for giving your entire house the North Pole treatment (see out these Christmas-worthy living rooms), there are so many tiny ways to make a big difference, such as adding a few handcrafted ornaments to your tree or decorating your staircase in red and green.

Put Cards on Display

Tie a trio of fresh greens to a wooden hanger and hang it somewhere within reach, so you can clip on Christmas cards as soon as they arrive.

Round-Up Vintage Bulbs

Head to your local flea market (or grandma’s attic!) to find a bunch of festive-colored bulbs. Then glue them around a wreath form, dusting a few bulbs with glitter as you go along.

Cast a Warm Glow

Fill glass lanterns with LED twinkle lights and put them by your front door, inside your fireplace or along your stairs to light the way.

Personalize Your Place Settings

Once you have your guest list squared away, make a monogram napkin ring to place at every seat. Simply, twist and form a pipe cleaner to look like the letter of their first name, then secure it to a napkin ring in the same color.

Combine Greens and Glitter

Mix in metallic garland and glittery pillar candles with fresh greens to add a touch of glam to your space.

Trade Stockings for Mugs

Perhaps, it’s time to start a new tradition: This year, keep your stockings packed away and round up a matching Christmas mug, one for each family member. Fill them with sweet treats, tiny trinkets or whatever else Santa normally leaves behind.

Opt for Red Accents

Red is a sign of the season, so go all-out with festive pillows, berry wreaths and plaid throws in the cheery hue.

DIY a Christmas Card Tree

You probably receive a countless number of Christmas cards (which isn’t a bad thing), so pick the very best to display on your wall. Arrange them in a Christmas tree shape for a festive look.

Give Santa a Warm Welcome

There’s no doubt that Santa and Rudolf will appreciate a handwritten chalkboard greeting when they swing by for milk and cookies.

Decorate a Tree With Citrus

Who said fruits have no place in your Christmas decor setup? For a fun twist, consider making your very own garland out of dried citrus. Simply use twine, nylon thread, or wire to assemble it.

Craft a Paper Leaf Garland

Put your creativity on full display by dressing your Christmas dinner table with a DIY leaf garland. All you need are green craft paper and fun red jingle bells to complete the look.

Incorporate Pops of Plaid

Boost your living room’s cozy factor with an assortment of stockings in a festive plaid pattern.

Arrange Felt Tree Hurricanes

Go for a playful, crafty look by sprucing up your table with glass hurricanes decked out in felt Christmas trees. Play up the green theme with complementary dishware, cloth napkins, and spruce branches.

DIY an Advent Calendar

If you’re not feeling traditional chocolate or toy advent calendars, make your own with paper tags and on-theme trinkets. That way, the whole family can join in on the fun.

Wrap Garland Around Bedposts

Your kids won’t have to worry about any rogue pine needles with this felt holly leaf garland. Just weave it between the bedposts and bed frame to ensure that it stays in place all night long.

Build a Makeshift Fireplace

No fireplace? No problem! Attach this cloth wall hanging, hang stockings with care, and easily remove it once the festivities are over.

Go for the Candy Effect

Skip the traditional red and green, and opt for candy-colored ornaments instead. Add some candy canes and peppermint garland for good measure.

Deck the Walls

When you have too many gifts underneath the tree, it’s time to get creative. Enter this gift-covered bookshelf, complete with matching wrapping paper and black, white, and silver touches.

Lean on Evergreens

Bring in different textures and colors by adding greens, plaid, and knits all in one Christmas-ready space. And if you use real evergreen, it’ll smell equal to festive.

There are, without a doubt, an infinite amount of patterns, designs, colors, and materials. And finding the perfect one for your environment may be hard. Still, the effort is worthwhile because finding the right one for your rooms can put a big smile on your face.

The best way to incorporate mid-century modern style

If you don’t know why the sleek and timeless style is still having a moment, then try it out. The key to incorporate this look is understanding its history and creating an effortlessly modern mix. Amongst all the shades, muted colors and pastels work well.

Area rugs can be the perfect complement to your vivid surroundings in various décor types. So, look for a rug with a striking pattern to offer a splash of color. Many designers like a subdued graphic pattern in the living room because it draws attention to appealing furniture and other decorations.

Feel adventurous with a graphic rug

We always try to play safe when it comes to our living room décor.

Traditionally, art is known to go on the wall. But at this age, you can place a graphic modern rug and feel a little adventurous. The striking lines have now become the artwork of the floors too. They offer you the gallery-like feel to your space.

You can choose from sweeping abstract strokes to bold geometric patterns. However, you can be a bit more experimental and consider irregular line design rugs. Whatever may be the case, do not forget to match the color with your other items of the living room.

Give a makeover through boho rug

Are you looking for an easy way to add life to your rental apartment without picking up a paintbrush? Then choose a boho rug, pair it with your sofa (colorful velvet will be the best), and your living room is ready for welcoming your guests. Bohemian-style rugs are full of artistic and busy patterns and express a wanderlust vibe with its global-inspired designs.

There aren’t any rules for decorating with them so you can layer it with mixed styles. You may consider pairing African mud cloth, batik style, and even geometric throw pillows with boho rug. They’ll often be playful and a bit romantic at the same time.

Freeze your guests’ eyes with shag rug

As the name suggests, shag rugs are a kind that looks quite textural and messy. Well, they may seem frizzy, but they are also beautiful. There are several colors, patterns, and textures of these modern rugs, and you’ll have limitless beauty. The one aspect that makes it unique is its soft and comfortable nature. They come in wool, leather, polyester, faux, fur, acyclic, and even polypropylene.

If you’ve small kids, then it would be an ideal choice as due to their softness, it will allow them to crawl well. But you have to be cautious when it comes to choosing a pet-friendly rug.

Create a blue-sea vibe with the calm blue rug

Who doesn’t like to relax under a shimmery sky with coastal vibes? Well, now, it may be tough to visit beaches due to the COVID-19 crisis. But you can create this atmosphere in your living room by adding ocean blue rugs with a few accessories.

You can opt for an airy rug in a light neutral color, such as beige, grey, or white. In addition to this, soft stripes or floral prints can provide the perfect pattern for your living room makeover. On one side, your whitewashed walls will meet exposed beams, while on another side, your floors will retreat you with blue-sea vibes.

Break the stereotype of striped rug

The striped rug adds instant sophistication to any space. Though it acts trippy sometimes, it lends some edge and newness to the classic stripe motif. In addition to this, the broken stripe, which wouldn’t line up perfectly, has emerged to be cool. If you want to add more drama to your room, then a black and white stripe is a gusty choice (especially on a rustic style).

Generally, people go crazy with the uneven stripes, but the fact is that it is a subtle take on the trend. Additionally, it will add a fresh and modern feel to your space.

Gain some freedom with grey pattern rug

There’s no denying the fact that grey is a neutral color that goes with about anything. Apart from this, you’ll also find gold accents everywhere now. The subtle mix of grey and gold is the ideal choice if you are considering freshening up your interiors. On one side, grey will make you feel dramatic, while on another side, gold will add glamour to your interiors.

So, grey patterned modern rugs will suit well to your gold background. You can use these hues in a more understated way to deliver a timeless and refined interior.

Add a contemporary twist with the traditional rug

The incorporation of one single style can make your living room outdated and tiring. On the other side, mixing up styles create a home that is inviting and fascinating. You can easily decorate your living room with a traditional rug to get a modern vibe. The traditional rugs are modern-day representations of time-honored European and Asian patterns. They’ve complex, intricate patterns and feature central medallions or shapes.

Ultra-fine variations from your style can make your living room more intriguing. Therefore, look for contemporary patterns in traditional colors and surprise your guests.

Style your space with a cowhide rug

Cowhide rugs are high in designs as they are in controversy. They offer textural additions to your living room that cannot be duplicated by any other modern rugs. With different hues of black, white, and brown, they’ll fit in almost any room, making it unimaginably beautiful. Animal lovers, they are safe to use and made of by-products of animals that are used for other purposes also.

Choosing the right modern rug for your space can create a unified yet unique look. With this cowhide rug, you are going to be the “talk of the town” for years as it also comes with longevity.

Be classy with the splashy rug

If your living room has gone on a mute mode, then add a splashy rug to give your space some life. The large, hand-knotted rug will add a pop of color to your room. Rugs laid down with brilliant blue shades can bring in color into your monochromatic room. With that, pink chairs and dining tables would look vintage.

You can even take up a traditional design and end up with a contemporary-looking rug that fits perfectly in your living area. Or else, feature a Moroccan-inspired lantern pattern with a beautiful waterfall of blue tones to brighten up your living space.

Unify your room with the vintage rug

If you love all things in neutral, then you’ll fall for this vintage rug, featuring ivory, brown, and peach accents. It would be a great addition to your living space and master bedroom. You can even add a bit of color with natural, beige, and navy hues. They’ll be a perfect pair for your big living room.

As they are antique pieces, they will create a balanced design and make you feel timeless, lived in, and cozy. From colorful to neutral shades, these rugs are one-of-a-kind of an item that can pass down to your guests for years to come.

5 tips for choosing a new living room rug

• Size: Hunt for the rug only after determining the right scale of your space.
• Color: Your space will look best if it has at least two of your accent colors but make sure it fits well with other furniture and accessories.
• Comfort: Whatever style or color you choose, your rugs should give comfort to your feet, which is more important than look.
• Care: When picking up the right one, check the cleanliness and maintenance of the material. You wouldn’t want to buy something that you can’t keep for a longer time.
• Style: The best thing is, there are various styles as well as designs for modern rugs but opt for the one which matches your lifestyle and needs. Following the trend is one thing, but personal satisfaction comes first while decorating YOUR space.