Guest Picks: A Scandinavian-Inspired Christmas
20 ways to bring a bit of Nordic style to the holiday season
This year I am decorating my home for Christmas with a Scandinavian-inspired theme. I am always drawn to Scandinavian design, and I love to see the way such homes are decorated for Christmas: usually simple and understated with lots of nature-inspired elements, candlelight and a common color theme of reds, whites and wood tones. — Candice from The Design Boards
Jul Candle Holders
Warm and cozy candlelight is the perfect mood lighting for dark and cold winter nights. These porcelain candle holders are perfect for displaying a large number of candles together.
White Paper Star Decorations
Paper stars like these are the perfect accent to a Scandinavian-inspired Christmas. These are simple, understated and beautiful. I would hang them at different heights in front of a picture window.
2in Red & White Mushrooms Picks
Red and white is a common color scheme in Scandinavian Christmas decor. These mushrooms are just so cute and tie right into the color scheme. They are on wires so you just wrap them around your tree branches, and they sit in the tree. I ordered these for my tree this year and I just can't get enough of them!
Wicker Tree Skirt
A common theme in Scandianvian homes is to put the Christmas tree on display in a beautiful basket or bucket. I love this wicker basket from Terrain; it will definitely add a bit of unexpected charm to your tree.
Antique Silver Cylinders
These antique mercury glass vases cast a beautiful glow when filled with candles, or they could be the perfect vessels for displaying winter branches.
Eclectic Candle Holders & Candelabra
I love the rustic feel of these lanterns. They are a great nature-inspired element to bring to a Scandinavian Christmas theme.
Jul Ornaments
I am obsessed with these tiny porcelain ornaments. I think they are so simple and beautiful, and I love the red and white butcher's twine they are hung with. They'd be a perfect touch to a Scandinavian-inspired Christmas tree.
Lucite Antlers
I love decorating with nature-inspired elements like deer antlers. You can hang ornaments or stockings off of these, and since they're white they blend perfectly with a Scandinavian Christmas color scheme.
Papier-Mâché Reindeer
Scandinavian Christmas decor always seems to be inspired by nature, which is why these papier-mache reindeer are a perfect addition to the theme. Display them along with some bottle brush trees for a gorgeous holiday display.
Faux Fur Throw
There is no doubt that it gets cold in Northern Europe! Fur blankets are always on display in Scandinavian homes, and these faux-fur blankets from West Elm are perfect for keeping warm on cold winter nights.
Dala Horse by Mid Mod Mom
The Dala horse is a traditional Swedish folk art piece. They are usually seen in red and white but can come in a range of colors. I love the red and white ones because they are perfect for Christmas, and this is one item that you can leave out year-round.
Great Games Crackers
Christmas crackers are so much fun and such a great tradition to add to your Christmas meal. I love these because they are red and white and inspired by Scandinavian folk art.
Live Paperwhite Bulb Kit in Gold Leaf Cachepot
Paperwhites are such beautiful accents this time of year. They are lovely on display in front of a window and such a nice touch of greenery during the coldness of winter.
Christmas Stocking
I love these stockings! I ordered them for my house this year and they are amazing. They look so cute hanging up near the tree. The red and white color palette is perfect for a Scandinavian-inspired theme, and the fact that they are knit adds to their charm.
Nature is a common theme throughout Scandinavian Christmas decor, and that is why this faux bois wrapping paper is a great option. I am using it this year and embellishing with pine cones, evergreen and twine.
Swedish Star Lantern
What else could say Scandianvian Christmas like this beautiful Swedish lantern with a folk art design? Hang it in a picture window or entryway to welcome guests into your home.
This wrapping paper is so charming, cute and inspired by traditional Scandinavian design. It will be the perfect accent for under the tree.
Modern Seasonal Decorations
This clay ornament with a Swedish folk art design is the perfect touch to a Scandinavian-inspired Christmas theme. I love pieces like these hanging off of door knobs or cabinet pulls to add a little touch of Christmas throughout the entire house.
Mr Yen Christmas Tape
When wrapping gifts, I like using plain papers and dressing them up with embellishments like this red and white holiday tape with a Scandinavian feel.
Lino Print Tree Decorations
One of the things I love about Scandinavian design is the folk art. These tree decorations are a beautiful representation of traditional folk art and are perfect for Christmas.
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