hi guys welcome back to our channel the number one place for people who love design
art and all things creative i'm jacqueline and i'm an interior architect and designer here at
D & B in today's video i'll be sharing with you my contemporary christmas ideas
as well as some diys for christmas sometimes i feel like christmas decorations can get very
repetitive and maybe even a bit uninteresting and although i love traditional christmas decor
i thought that i'd show you guys some designer christmas decoration ideas that were unique or
alternative to create more of a contemporary christmas look this christmas interior design
video is the seventh in our vlogmas series so feel free to subscribe so that you guys can
enjoy all of our holiday inspired content that being said let's jump into the video
first up on my alternative christmas decorations is the main element itself
the christmas tree now i know most people like a traditional christmas tree and hey even i have a
very traditional christmas tree but if you're someone who's thinking of modernizing theirs
then here's a few options for you a great innovative way to transform your tree is by
creating a christmas tree wall rather than having a 360 degree tree you could make a 2d one and
decorate it that way this is a great option for you guys who are looking to save space in your
living room as well as people who want their tree to have a bit more of a subtle edge but of course
you can go over the top and completely crazy with your christmas tree wall if you really feel like
it a great diy hack for this is to use pvc piping cut them up into different sections which actually
then makes it so easy for you guys to place the ornaments inside another fantastic way to jazz up
your christmas trees is by choosing an artificial tree that has a bold or unorthodox colour
i really like these types of trees because i think they obviously instantly brighten up your space
and also they're just so much fun and i know that these trees don't work in everyone's scheme i know
that it certainly wouldn't work in ours because we have more of an earthy neutral vibe going on but
i think that these kitschy trees would work well in mid-century homes as well as eclectic interiors
make sure to load them up with bold contrasting ornaments so that the tree really gets to come to
life in your space i actually have another video where i explain christmas decor ideas to match
your interior design style so feel free to check out if you're still a bit unsure on what will
work best for your home in terms of tree shaped christmas decorations for a mantel or a console
these paper ornaments work really well they're very minimal in shape but i think that they still
have a lot of drama about them of course this is a diy maybe if you're an origami expert or want
a bit of a challenge but you can buy them already made as well i think that these muted colors would
work really well perhaps for a modern interior and if you're going for an eye-catching look then even
brighter colors should do the trick a much simpler way to create some christmas tree decorations
is to make these christmas cones out of different types of card although it has a simple aesthetic
i think that it's really effective and creates an understated modern style also this is such
an easy crafting diy that you can do and all it is is rolling up a piece of card and stapling
it together really really easy and cheap to make now a really popular christmas decoration trend
for 2020 is to have an alternative wreath you know we're all used to the standard pine cinnamon red
bow wreaths that smell amazing i might add but this year having an alternative unique wreath
is one of the fastest growing trends this is kind of a polarizing style and i'm sure you'll
either love it or hate it i think that these are the perfect choice for anyone who's going for a
contemporary modern christmas look and what i love about them is that you can go as minimal
or over the top as you want to i particularly like these ones with hints of metallic features
just for it to feel a bit more christmassy another christmas decoration that we're so accustomed to
is a classic garland filled with pinecones berries dried oranges and cinnamon sticks you know the one
if you're looking to create something a little unorthodox then use lots of christmas baubles
to create an extravagant feature and if that's a bit much for you then just by simply hanging
individual ornaments on the mantel piece it will give more of an elegant finish my seventh
contemporary christmas idea is actually a really easy diy to recreate and that's to write christmas
lyrics on a piece of paper look at how simple yet trendy this idea is now honestly it would look
amazing if you had a hand at calligraphy otherwise it might look like a hot mess however you can of
course go for a star that is a lot more angular and straightforward just to make things a bit
easier for yourself just by picking a line from your favorite christmas song you instantly have
a stylish piece of art to hang in your interior another really simple diy to try is to buy these
plastic tree ornaments and place something of your own inside a really great way to personalize your
tree or to place some chocolates inside there for the kids whilst we're on the subject of christmas
tree ornaments let's talk about some quirky ways you can make yours a little bit more intriguing
whilst decorations like these are gorgeous and maybe a little bit untraditional
one way to go that little step further is to use ornaments like these fun and entertaining t-balls
like this are great talking points and make sure that your decorations are a little less serious
you know sometimes the fun of decorating can get so lost in the fancy ornaments but nowadays
there's just so many different ones that you can buy online to add some joy to your christmas tree
if you're looking for a subtle yet unique christmas decoration one way i love to achieve
this is by simply picking out a different kind of candle holder there are so many variations sizes
and shapes to choose from and i think it's a really good way to put some extra special
pieces into your space a classic traditional christmas decoration is of course the nativity set
online there are actually some really cool modern looking designs that yeah although keep with
tradition are actually very contemporary in style you can go for a modern one like this but maybe
not too modern or even craft one yourself by using hard okay guys let's talk about
decorations for outside as i realized i haven't really spoken about that other than putting
up christmas lights i love this idea of having these larger metallic balls on your entrance way
i think that they would look amazing if you have a long pathway leading up to your front door
they remind me of christmas tree baubles and i just think that they could be really fun to
have to welcome your guests one diy for your table setting could be to have one of these chandeliers
suspended over the table now i think that this is very scandinavian in style but it would also
work well in a rustic interior too i've seen lots of these recently they're extremely popular and i
think that they're relatively easy to diy as well essentially it's just a log from a tree string or
cord ornaments to hang off of it and of course twinkle lights to create that christmas touch
a very homely and fun decoration to add some interest to your christmas table setting
let me know what you guys thought of that idea in the comments and feel free to watch my other video
where i give you guys tips on how to set an elegant christmas table setting if you're
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i hope you guys have a merry christmas and i'll see in the next video
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