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Modern and minimalist Christmas décor in a Scandinavian living room

5 tips for creating modern and minimalist Christmas décor

Are you looking for minimalist Scandinavian Christmas decorations? We show you how to decorate your home this year without compromising on style. With everything from pillows and textiles to atmospheric seasonal decorations, we have everything you need for an elegant and minimalist Christmas.
Updated Wednesday 30th October 2024
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Minimalist Christmas decor uses natural materials, pine cones and branches, and a neutral colour pallet like these branches in a vase along side an advent candle.

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1. Natural Materials

Incorporate natural elements like wood, pinecones, and greenery. Use simple, rustic materials like linen or wool for textiles. For a minimalist touch, add a few sprigs of fir or eucalyptus in vases or create a simple greenery garland to bring nature indoors without overwhelming the space.

Modern and minimalist Christmas decor with Nobili spruces in olive green from Kähler on the windowsill.

2. The Scandinavian Christmas star - A minimalist Christmas decor must have

Here in Sweden hanging Christmas stars are an absolute must have when it comes to Christmas decor. Both classic and modern interpretations of this minimalist Scandinavian Christmas decoration have found a home in our hearts and this year we are taking our love for them to new levels and finding alternative places to display them. The trick is to combine small and large versions of your favourite stars and hang them up in a cluster or stand them on the sideboard. If you would like some tips on which of our beautiful Scandinavian Christmas stars will work in your home, you can read more in the article Enchanting Christmas stars.

3. Crafted decorations

Opt for decorations crafted from natural materials like glass, paper or wood and embrace the Scandinavian ethos of sustainability and craftsmanship. Simple paper ornaments, knitted or wooden decorations, and straw stars are common in Nordic holiday decor. These pieces add texture and warmth without cluttering the space and align with the minimalist aesthetic.

4. Elegant Christmas lighting

Few things create a cosy Christmas atmosphere, like the warm glow of candles. In Scandinavia, it’s a beloved tradition to light an Advent candle each week in the month before Christmas. Minimalist Scandinavian Christmas decor embraces Advent lighting and candle holders crafted from wood and porcelain. This minimalist yet sophisticated design adds warmth and perfectly complements the season's Christmas decor, enhancing the festive spirit in your home.

5. Wooden highlights

In a minimalist Christmas setting, wooden elements add a sense of calm. You can incorporate wood in various forms, such as handcrafted wooden ornaments, simple wooden candle holders, or even a minimalist wooden tree stand. The beauty of wood lies in its versatility—whether left in its natural, unfinished state for a raw, rustic feel or polished and paired with metallic accents like brass or gold for a more refined look.

Would you like want more Christmas inspiration? We have a compiled a list of this year's most beautiful Christmas decorations for 2024 or take a look in our Christmas shop for everything you need to celebrate the holiday.

Styling: Arijana Kapic, Anna Magnusson Photography: Angeliqa Daldorph

Arijana Rosso
Writer

MINIMALIST DECORATIONS FOR CHRISTMAS

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