But, there’s a fine art to creating a minimal look that still feels warm and inviting, as Sandie Wallman, Founder of Nordic House, explains. Stripping the look back to its beautiful essentials, this trend is all about quality over quantity. NORDIC MINIMALISMįor when it all feels too much, take inspiration from Scandinavian design. ‘Enhance this by bringing in lots of natural elements such as greenery and decorated branches’. ‘These tones are very inspired by nature, which is always the best palette to draw from,’ says Ailie. And when it comes to layering other elements into this look, take your cue from the natural world. Terracotta is one of those colors that go with grey, making it perfect for a sophisticated scheme. ‘While both are quite bold colors, they don’t overpower each other and instead offer a gentle balance.’ She adds, ‘While red can often be quite a cool color, the warmth of terracotta will instantly add coziness to a space.’ ‘Terracotta and olive work so well together because they are both warm, earthy tones,’ explains Ailie Williams, stylist at Neptune. It’s been a firm trend in interiors for the past few years, and to much delight, it’s now making its way into Christmas decorating. If you love green, but are after a more contemporary alternative to red - try terracotta. The other added benefit of wrapping the lights is that your tree will look at least 30% fuller and bigger!’ ‘I used to just drape it and wrap it around the whole tree which then would get tangled and look messy. ‘One very important trick I learned this year during our Christmas photoshoot at Twenty Grosvenor Square, was to wrap the lights tightly around the branches to form a good base,’ she says. ‘As a designer, there can be a lot of pressure to curate our living space - but once a year, I like to hang up my proverbial designer hat and just enjoy the festivities!’Ī twinkly glow is key to this nostalgic look, and Jiin reveals an insider secret on how to achieve the best sparkle in your Christmas decorating ideas. Speaking of maximalism, there’s really no shying away from tradition at Christmas, so if red and green is your thing, you may as well go for it! Jiin Kim-Inoue, Design Director at Finchatton, favors this approach ‘I’m a maximalist when it comes to Christmas, and I love the classics like red and green with lots of bling,’ she says. ‘While Christmas can be a time of abundance, we want to ensure we are keeping sustainability front of mind – while still making homes look beautiful.’ ‘Our paper pieces are crafted using Katran, a 100% biodegradable material, handmade by upcycling fabric waste from the cotton industry,’ she says. Of course, preserving the natural world is high on everyone's agenda, and Lyndsey advises decorating with eco principles in mind this Christmas - this maximalist season doesn't mean you have to forgo your attempts towards sustainable living. ‘Natural colors are a big trend this winter, and speak to the wider shift towards all things organic.’ This has been seen all year with the return of beige living room ideas. ‘The camel, tan and beige hues that make up the majority of our decorations collection are a softer take on the gold tones traditionally associated with Christmas,’ says Lyndsey Goodger, Founder of Rose & Grey. Sitting beautifully against festive foliage - be it a tree, table centerpiece, or staircase garland - these hues will really accentuate the beauty of nature. GO ALL NATURALįor something a little softer, you can’t beat a palette of natural tones. And a top coat is super important with reflective polishes since they dry matte and textured.(Image credit: Rose and Grey) 3. The glitter load is high and the polish is opaque in two coats but when I swatched my sample I found that you really needed three coats to get the full glittery effect. If you absolutely don’t want something that is flashy at any time, skip Slush Fund, but if you’re like me and enjoy your nails catching people’s attention or simply like that your nails might blind someone going by if the light is right, you’ll love this shade. The color is muted in lower light and can have an antique gold appearance but once the light hits it, the reflective glitter takes over and you have glowing gold nails lit up like warm white Christmas lights. This reflective gold polish was inspired by a holiday drink called a Brandy Slush and almost matches the color exactly. Metallics are a classic Christmas pick and this gold is deep enough to be wearable all through winter. If you’re looking for a Christmas gold that can be subtle but also knock their socks off with glittery brilliance, pick up Slush Fund by KBShimmer.
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