‘Tis the season to make your home merry & bright
When it comes to holiday decor, there is so much more to consider than hanging a few strands of twinkle lights outdoors and adorning the Christmas tree with an assortment of ornaments. This year, take your holiday decorating game to the next level by adding a festive touch to your home. If you’re thinking that sounds like a lot of work, it doesn’t have to be.
Whether it’s your living, dining, or guest room, you don’t need much to make the spaces in your home look merry and bright. And thanks to IKEA Kreativ, you can deck the halls of your home without breaking a sweat or the bank. With this virtual design-meets-shopping experience, you can quickly and easily compare different products and mix and match items until you find the perfect combination for your space. Once you’re happy with the look and fit, all that’s left to do is sit back, relax, and wait until your holiday must-haves arrive.
Joyfully cozy dining space
They say the kitchen is the heart of the home, and in this kitchen/dining combo, that’s especially true. But how do you decorate a functional space, like this one, for the holidays? Easy! First, work with your space, and not against it. Don’t try to make your multipurpose setup into something it’s not. Next, try to limit your holiday decor to avoid making your space look and feel cluttered.
Pro tip: Mix up your dining chairs.
If you really want to liven up your holiday dinner party, use different chairs around the table. While taking a break from matchy-matchy furniture sets can be daunting, boldy consider a few options in a variety of colors, materials, and silhouettes for a look that’s both interesting and bursting with personality.
Focus your attention on the central element in the room: the dining table. Think festive candles, candleholders, dishware, glassware, and linens. Here, a red VINTERFINT candleholder makes quite a statement without taking up too much space. Colorful dishware, such as the dark green VINTERFINT cups with matching saucers, add even more color to the gathering spot.
A tall artificial VINTERFINT Christmas tree and wreath hanging on the door offer an organic touch and balance the bold red decor, including a single VIHALS dining chair. Folding chairs like this are a quick and easy way to make room at the table for unexpected dinner guests. Not to mention, using different types of chairs will lend loads of visual interest and personality to your dining setup.
Holiday warmth multi-use space
Having a separate guest room, while nice in theory, isn’t a reality for many households. Instead, it’s usually combined with a home office, playroom, or even the living room. For example, this cozy space is used for many functions, from dining and lounging to playing and sleeping. All you really need to pull off a festive multipurpose space is a little creativity, some careful planning, and a nice sleeper sofa like the HYLTARP.
When the party is over, quickly transform your sofa into a bed so your houseguests have a comfy place to catch some zzz’s. The mattress is included — all you need to provide are a couple of soft pillows and some luxurious linens to ensure your visitors feel right at home.
Pro tip: Invest in a sofa that offers more than meets the eye.
No guest room? No problem. Toss out that old air mattress, and get a stylish sofa that quickly and easily transforms into a bed. Once you find the perfect look and fit for your space, take your hosting skills and sleeper sofa to the next level with a set of plush pillows and cozy linens.
The next step to giving your multipurpose space a festive makeover is: holiday decor. In this setup, there is already a lot going on in the room, so a little goes a long way. After the Christmas tree — avoid the endless pine-needle clean up with an artificial VINTERFINT tree — consider a couple of VINTERFINT wreaths, some VINTERFINT poinsettias, and a few tchotchkes sprinkled here and there.
And if you prefer your holiday decor to be a bit more subtle, consider swapping one of your dining chairs with a dark red ODGER chair. The new addition lends a festive note, without being too obvious. Similarly, the STRÅLA LED candelabra perched on a shelf is full of good cheer but will still work in the space long after the holiday season is over.
Winter holiday essentials checklist
With the holidays right around the corner, let’s make sure you’re not forgetting anything. Here is a quick checklist of essentials to make sure your home is is picture-perfect and ready for the celebrations to begin:
- Shelving
- Lighting
- Bedding and pillows
- Extra blankets
- Accent pillows
- Towels
- Table linens
- Candles
- Candle holders
- Food storage containers
- Dishware
- Glassware
- Toys
- Wrapping paper
- Christmas tree decorations
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