{"id":6643,"date":"2024-11-07T17:41:29","date_gmt":"2024-11-07T15:41:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/christmas-trends-2024\/"},"modified":"2024-11-07T17:41:29","modified_gmt":"2024-11-07T15:41:29","slug":"christmas-trends-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/en\/christmas-trends-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Christmas Trends 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>It&#8217;s time for new festive decorating trends. Discover the biggest Christmas trends 2024 to celebrate a wonderful Christmas in your home or apartment. <\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Christmas trend 1: Scandinavian influences with serene colors<\/h2>\n<p>Scandinavian style is a top choice for Christmas 2024. It is an understated but very cozy trend: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Create a relaxing atmosphere with soft, serene colors. Examples: light gray, white, beige, etc. <\/li>\n<li>Emphasize the beauty of simplicity with minimalist decoration. Examples: simple candles, natural wreaths, etc. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Trend 2: Warm luxury with jewel and metallic tones<\/h2>\n<p>This Christmas trend creates a chic look and goes well with dark wood furniture and atmospheric candles:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Create a warm atmosphere with deep, rich colors: emerald green, ruby red, sapphire blue, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Combine this with jeweled and metallic tones for a touch of luxury: white gold, rose gold, bronze, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Make use of velvet fabrics for a cozy, sophisticated atmosphere.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Trend 3: Natural and reusable materials<\/h2>\n<p>Doing our part for the environment is important and we pull this off nicely during Christmas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use recycled wrapping paper or a nice piece of reusable fabric (e.g., scarf, handkerchief) to wrap packages.<\/li>\n<li>Natural materials fit well with the aforementioned Scandinavian style.<\/li>\n<li>Make a Christmas wreath from dried branches or place a simple wooden candlestick on the table for an eco-friendly, stylish atmosphere.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Christmas trend 4: Nostalgic classics with retro items<\/h2>\n<p>Classic Christmas decorations are making a comeback:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Think old-fashioned nutcrackers, vintage baubles and traditional Christmas wreaths with berries and ribbons.<\/li>\n<li>Bring back old memories with smells, decorations and food of yesteryear. Perfect for families who like to celebrate tradition. <\/li>\n<li>Set the table with old china or antique Christmas decorations that have been passed down from generation to generation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4464\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4464\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-4464\" src=\"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Kersttrends-2024_Nostalgie-en-klassiekers-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Christmas trends 2024_Nostalgia and classics\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Kersttrends-2024_Nostalgie-en-klassiekers-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Kersttrends-2024_Nostalgie-en-klassiekers-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Kersttrends-2024_Nostalgie-en-klassiekers-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Kersttrends-2024_Nostalgie-en-klassiekers-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Kersttrends-2024_Nostalgie-en-klassiekers.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4464\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image: nostalgic nutcrackers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Trend 5: Homemade and\/or funny Christmas decorations<\/h2>\n<p>Add a playful element to your decor and provide plenty of conversation during the holidays by making your own Christmas decorations:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make your own Christmas wreaths or ornaments to hang in the Christmas tree.<\/li>\n<li>Write funny texts on baubles or paint baubles in a playful way.<\/li>\n<li>Cut yourself a Christmas garland, write a playful Christmas message on it and hang it up nicely in your home.<\/li>\n<li>Make a DIY snowglobe with a glass jar with a lid and sugar that serves as snow. Fill it with Christmas decorations such as small Christmas trees and cut-out paper figures of yourself and family. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Trend 6: Smart lighting and decoration<\/h2>\n<p>Thanks to smart plugs and bulbs, you control lighting via your phone or tablet. This offers endless possibilities: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adjust your lighting in to suit the mood or moment.<\/li>\n<li>For example, choose fairy lights with different color settings or dimmable, smart candles that you can control remotely.<\/li>\n<li>Ideal for other occasions after the holidays.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Christmas trend 7: Outdoor Christmas decorations<\/h2>\n<p>The outside of your house or apartment is increasingly becoming an extension of the Christmas decorations inside:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Atmospheric illuminated Christmas wreaths on the front door and luminous reindeer and miniature Christmas trees at the entrance<\/li>\n<li>Provide lights in the trees, decorated planters and outdoor fairy lights.<\/li>\n<li>Give yourself and passersby a warm feeling when they come to your home.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_4465\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4465\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-4465\" src=\"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Kersttrends-2024_Outdoor-kerstversiering-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Christmas trends 2024_Outdoor Christmas decorations\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Kersttrends-2024_Outdoor-kerstversiering-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Kersttrends-2024_Outdoor-kerstversiering-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Kersttrends-2024_Outdoor-kerstversiering-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Kersttrends-2024_Outdoor-kerstversiering-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.appartement.be\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Kersttrends-2024_Outdoor-kerstversiering.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-4465\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image: outdoor Christmas decorations<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Sources: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elle.com\/nl\/interieur\/interieur-trends\/a62494470\/kerst-decoratie-trends-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elle<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.intratuin.be\/inspiratie\/kersttrends\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Intratuin<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kerstversiering.be\/trends-2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christmas Decorations<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Would you like to cite this article as a source? 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