The most wonderful time of the year is fast approaching and it’s never too early to begin planning for the holiday season. Here at Old Barn Star we’re in Thanksgiving and Christmas mode during the heat of summer!
Interior decorating takes time and if you’re hosting a holiday gathering you’ll want to decorate your home from the ground up! Read on as we share the 4 steps for designing a picture perfect home for Thanksgiving and Christmas get-togethers.
Step 1: Choose Your Theme
When decorating for any major event it’s important to keep design themes in mind. With Thanksgiving and Christmas you’ll want to choose which theme suits your home best. With a little research you are bound to find one that matches your style and existing décor.
Is your house minimalist? Perhaps a silver and white theme would work best for your Christmas décor. Love the rustic aesthetic? Your Thanksgiving decorations can have a heavy focus on nature, with dried corn, natural wood and plenty of leaves. Your decorations can be subtle or larger than life, what’s important is that they reflect your tastes.
Step 2: Form and Function
After you’ve settled on the perfect theme it’s time to start thinking about furniture! Naturally your guests will be drawn to your dining room table so it’s best to choose a piece that’s both accommodating and stylish. When choosing a reclaimed wood table it’s important to envision how many people will be seated around it, as well as how much space you have in the room it will be located in.
Once you’ve chosen the best table for the occasion the only missing piece is chairs! Whether they’re eating or catching up over drinks, you’ll want ample seating options for your guests. We love the idea of mixing and matching your dining room set with barnwood chairs and benches. Incorporating “mismatched” design into your home brings new energy into the space
Step 3: Make a Statement
Regardless of the holiday, your tabletop décor should make a statement. There are many ways you can enhance the natural beauty of your reclaimed barnwood table with festive centerpieces:
Floral and Festive: Floral displays are traditional and breathe life into your décor. DIY pros can put together their own display or choose from premade designs at a local florist.
Mason Jars for Every Occasion: One of the hottest trends in DIY design is mason jars. Versatile and cost effective, mason jars can be used in nearly every situation. To create a centerpiece get creative, fill the jar with lights or add a simple votive candle. You can even use mason jars as a vase, providing a new spin on the aforementioned floral design.
Let There Be Light: Incorporating candles into your centerpiece design creates the perfect ambiance for any gathering. Place evergreen branches and pinecones around pillar candles to add rustic flair to your arrangement.
Step 4: Tie Everything Together
All of your design elements should tie together in some way. For example, keep complementary colors in mind when choosing your decorative rug, tablecloth and other furnishings. Red and green immediately come to mind when thinking of Christmas decorations, this is because they’re complementary colors and work together extremely well. Picking the perfect color palette will allow all of your design elements to work together in one cohesive theme.
Ready to start planning your holiday décor? Contact us to design the perfect reclaimed barnwood furniture for your special occasion.
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