50 Ways to Make Your Home Sparkle this Holiday Season
A sparkling home reflects the joy and excitement of Christmas and creates a welcoming atmosphere for gatherings. And there’s no better time to make your home “sparkle” than right now!
Making your home “sparkle” doesn’t necessarily mean glittery, shiny surfaces, or even an overabundance of lights. It means bringing your home to life with festive touches that you spread throughout.
For example: A Christmas vignette or carefully styled centerpiece can give your home that magical holiday look by making a space feel alive and full of warmth.
Here are 50 additional simple and creative ways to bring that festive sparkle to your home this Christmas. Let it shine with the magic of the season!
- Add velvet ribbon to your wreaths for a luxurious touch.
- Layer table linens with a shimmering table runner for a festive centerpiece.
- Use ornaments mixed with fresh Christmas greenery as bowl fillers on a coffee table, hearth, or dining table.
- Swap regular throw pillows for holiday-themed ones with metallic details.
- Use beaded garlands on trees, banisters, or tablescapes for extra texture.
- Add mercury glass votives to a centerpiece or vignette.
- Style a tray with mini trees in varying heights and textures.
- Add faux snow or glitter to pinecones for a wintry touch.
- Incorporate a collection of nutcrackers as part of your holiday decor.
- Use metallic or crystal candlesticks with tapered candles on your dining table.
- Layer garlands with fresh greenery and faux elements like berries or twinkling branches.
- Include a faux fur throw on your sofa or a reading chair for cozy elegance.
- Add glittery picks to fill gaps in your Christmas tree.
- Style an entryway table with a trio of lanterns and holiday greenery.
- Display wrapped gifts with coordinating paper and bows for added charm.
- Add crystal ornaments to the tree for an elegant sparkle.
- Use gold or silver chargers as a base for your holiday place settings.
- Arrange a collection of cloches with holiday scenes or ornaments inside.
- Use mirrored trays to reflect the sparkle of your holiday decor.
- Hang wreaths on windows with satin ribbons for a polished look.
- Fill an oversized lantern with shiny ornaments and top with a sparkly bow tied to the handle.
- Add sprigs of eucalyptus to your garlands for a fresh, natural element.
- Layer textures like faux fur, cable knit, and velvet in your living room decor.
- Hang small wreaths on the backs of dining chairs for a whimsical touch.
- Create a centerpiece using metallic or flocked bottlebrush trees.
- Add tassels or bows to drawer pulls for subtle holiday accents.
- Fill a decorative bowl with ornaments in varying finishes for a simple table display.
- Use crystal or glass candleholders for a glamorous touch.
- Add a seasonal floral arrangement in a metallic vase.
- Frame holiday prints or gift wrap for easy tabletop decor.
- Style a bar cart with festive glasses, a holiday garland, and greenery.
- Use flocked garlands on your banister for a wintery touch.
- Place a wreath or garland around a mirror for instant holiday charm.
- Hang a garland in an unexpected location.
- Hang ornaments from chandelier arms with fishing line or ribbon.
- Swap everyday artwork with festive holiday-themed pieces.
- Add sprigs of faux berries to your existing greenery arrangements.
- Add gold or silver tassels to the ends of garlands.
- Style bookshelves with festive decor like mini trees, Santa figurines, and holiday signs.
- Place a faux fur runner down the center of a dining table for added texture.
- Tie decorative bows to door handles for a subtle holiday touch.
- Hang a grouping of stars or snowflakes in varying sizes above a mantel.
- Use multiple white candles on a Christmas tablescape for a dramatic effect.
- Use a metallic or mirrored bowl to hold holiday sweets or treats.
- Incorporate metallic trays on your coffee table styled with candles and greenery.
- Decorate your kitchen with a mini tree on the counter or island.
- Incorporate metallic ornaments on the tree to reflect light and add depth.
- Use oversized snowflakes as wall decor or propped against a mantel.
- Add a beaded garland or metallic trim to your curtains for a festive update.
- Incorporate mirrored or metallic photo frames with holiday prints.