Decorating Living Room For Christmas Ideas

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32 Inspiring Christmas Living Room Decor Ideas for Every Design Style

Don't stop at decorating the tree.

Mike Garten; Sian Richards

Year after year, you probably follow the same Christmas decorating routine. You dig your decorations out of boxes in the garage or attic and toss any items that might have broken or ran their course. Then you proceed to decorate your Christmas tree with lights and the unique homemade ornaments you've collected over the years. But there's much more to outfitting your living room for Christmas than simply decorating the tree. You can consider your bookshelves, coffee table, the couch, and so many other spots to make your living room holiday-ready.

From sophisticated decorations to vibrant accents, this roundup of Christmas living room decor ideas includes all the inspiration you need to get your home ready for the season. You're sure to find the perfect decor tips for every type of design lover, whether you're a minimalist or maximalist.

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DIY Advent Calendar

Get in on the advent calendar craze with your own DIY version, including holiday trinkets and paper tags.

SHOP PAPER TAGS

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Gift Wrap Books

Turn your basic bookshelf into a statement holiday display by wrapping stacks of books in graphic paper.

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Decorated Boughs

Don't fret if you don't have any space for a Christmas tree. Simply place decorated pine, fir, or spruce branches in oversized clear jars and rest them on your living room mantel or bookshelf.

SHOP FIR BOUGHS

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A Makeshift Fireplace

In lieu of a traditional fireplace, you can easily hang a cloth mural along with colorful stockings that embody the spirit of the holiday season.

SHOP CHRISTMAS STOCKING

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Festive Candleholders

Elevate the glass candleholders you have lying around the house with ornate ribbon and eye-catching buttons.

SHOP GLASS HURRICANES

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Hang Eucalyptus

When it comes to decorating with eucalyptus, the possibilities are endless, but our favorite way is to drape a bunch along the side of a round mirror.

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Hang a Starry Sky

Create a three-dimensional gallery wall by hanging a mix of paper, metal, and wood stars in various sizes and designs along a window frame with twine.

SHOP STARS

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Ornament Overload

String any extra Christmas tree ornaments along the mantel for an unexpected garland. You can also place them in bowls on end tables around the room.

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Fake a Mantel

Who says you need an actual mantel to dress up your space? Instead, place a garland where the mantel would be using Command hooks. Then, light the fireplace below with lanterns filled with LED twinkle lights.

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Christmas Chalkboard Living Room

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Cozy Christmas Living Room

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A Mid-Century Modern Living Room

Try a non-traditional color palette, like this one of rust and gold, then add a few fun elements, like a ceramic tree and a wreath, to put a holiday spin on it.

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Classic Christmas Living Room

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Warm and White Living Room

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Artsy Living Room

Sometimes, all it takes is one piece of word art (an engineer print!) to tie together your holiday décor and make a room feel complete.

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Pretty in Pink Living Room

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Winter Wonderland White Living Room

For a chic take on Christmas décor, consider going with lots of white and silver, surrounded by comfy throws and wooden furnishings.

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Bold Burgundy Living Room

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Black and White Living Room

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Simple Christmas Living Room

Marisa Iallonardo Marisa Iallonardo is a writer, editor, and communications pro covering health, parenting, lifestyle, and more.

Monique Valeris Senior Home Editor, Good Housekeeping Monique Valeris is the senior home editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers decorating ideas, home tours, gift guides and more.

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