Christmas Living Room Decor
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42 Cozy Christmas Living Room Decorating Ideas for a Merry Celebration
It's more than just decorating your tree.
Kim Cornelison
Let's face it: Christmas decorating can feel routine. Every year, you might settle for the same Christmas tree theme, garland (check out our hanging hacks, by the way) and your run-of-the-mill assortment of stockings. However, this year, push yourself to think a bit outside of the box. Amp up your Christmas living room decor with merry ideas that speak to your personal style and show off your home's best features. There's room to transform everything from your living room sofa to your bookshelves.
Ready to get your living room holiday-ready in time for your celebration? Click through for a slew of decorating ideas for stylish living rooms with and without fireplaces, cozy layouts that are designed with family time in mind and even pointers on how to weave in vintage finds you've collected over the years. Wherever your design sensibilities, you're bound to discover a Christmas living room decor style for you.
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Mantel Sign
Bring on the holiday cheer with an oversized sign that captures the spirit of the season.
SHOP HOLIDAY SIGN
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Window Garland
Your Christmas tree might be all set, but don't miss the opportunity to decorate your windows too. All it takes is framing them with lush garland to complete your Christmas living room decor.
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Festive Pinecones
Looking for a no-fuss way to upgrade a basic cabinet in your living room? Set an assortment of pinecones in a stylish bin for a festive look.
SHOP PINECONES
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Gifts for the Mantel
Stacks of wrapped Christmas gifts shouldn't just be reserved for under the tree. Place your favorites on your mantel for an instant living room upgrade.
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Wreaths Galore
Why settle for just one holiday wreath when you can have four? Just be sure to mix sizes and styles for visual appeal.
SHOP WREATHS
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Elegant Neutrals
A neutral living room doesn't have to be boring. Make yours shine for the holiday season with a flocked tree that's covered in metallic ornaments and garland. Don't forget the twinkling lights!
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Galvanized Tree Bucket
Turn a simple Christmas tree into a conversation starter with a galvanized bucket. It's an easy way to give your space a farmhouse flair.
SHOP BUCKET
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DIY Look
Store-bought decor isn't your only option when it comes to crafting a Christmas living room. Fill vases with DIY paper flowers (stick to red and white), then use string to display your favorite holiday cards on your mantel.
SHOP HOLIDAY CARDS
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Doses of Red
Whether it's enhancing a drab sofa with red checkered pillows and throws or finally putting your red teapot to use, commit to playing up one accent color.
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Citrus Garland
If you've had enough of predictable Christmas decorations, it's time to shake things up a bit. Try bringing attention — and more charm — to your mantel with dried citrus garland.
SHOP DRIED CITRUS
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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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Bold Color Living Room
You can take a step away from the traditional colors and still feel festive. This living room uses black and bright green, topped off with a white tree, gingham patterns and a decorated ladder.
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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 decor and make a room feel complete.
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Pretty in Pink 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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