Contemporary Christmas Decorating Ideas

Colour schemes for Christmas decorations change every year so you need to find a look that you like and build on it.  Unless you have a bottomless pit of money!  I have some contemporary Christmas decorating ideas to show you to make your Christmas fun and tasteful!

My favourite contemporary Christmas Decorating Ideas

Going Green this Christmas

Do you like a subtle Christmas tree?  For me, I love lights on a Christmas tree and often I don't think they need to have too much more decoration.  But baubles that are green can look very striking.  Intersperse with silver, white or gold for a classic look.

Give your Christmas a European feel with a natural Christmas tree, lights and natural colours.

You can continue the green theme with wrapping accessories and simple, on-trend buff stationary.  Keep the look natural with some Native greenery.

You can make your own wrapping accessories from dried flowers and greenery.  With carefully handwritten cards, this is a really thoughtful way to wrap a gift.

Keep the feel of a Northern Hemisphere Christmas with a Christmas wreath made from pine cones.  We don't have the snow here in Australia but you could spray it white!  If you place it on a richly painted green front door then the effect is stunning.

I like a Christmas wreath in Eucalyptus.  Native to Australia, this is the perfect choice for us here.

Or a wreath made from olive branches can look absolutely stunning.

If you are a fan of Eucalyptus, I have some more ideas here, including some gorgeous table top ideas.  Styling with Eucalyptus

Contemporary Christmas decorating ideas don't have to be either expensive or complicated.  Limes in a gold bowl with a white jug of Eucalyptus is very effective – the chilled glass of wine helps too!

I hope you like my contemporary Christmas decorating ideas.  Remember to keep it simple, natural and pretty for an elegant and authentic Christmas.

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