How to Decorate | West Elm

Holiday spirit without the stress:
Here are 3 modern, easy-to-pull-off looks for mantels, trees and more. Which one's your holiday style?

1.

modern classic

Bright red + white are classics with poppy, graphic appeal.

EDIT YOUR PALETTE to red + white to give modern clarity to your tree. Try a shimmering white faux tree to make your ornaments pop!

RED ALERT: All it takes is a shot of red—in fun paper accordion trees and hand-felted stockings, or even a rich claret chair—to get rooms in the Christmas spirit. Balance it with lots of white + candlelight.

Show off sparkly ornaments in a clear glass vase.

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Disco Ball Ornaments (Set of 3)

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Owl Glass Ball Ornament
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Neutral Accordion Paper Trees
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Constellation Pierced Ceramic Candleholders
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Felt Stockings
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Canadian Pine Light-Up Garland
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scandi christmas

Inspired by nature, with a creamy white palette, Scandi simplicity mixes easily with any decor.

HOMESPUN HOLIDAY: Handknit ivory stockings with gold stars, natural wood trees on the mantel and mercury glass candlelight give a warm glow.

GO NATURAL: Dress your tree in white, silver + woodland ornaments with touches of red. Extend the neutral palette to gifts wrapped in simple brown kraft paper tied with silky ribbon.

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Wooden Ball Garland
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Candy Cane Striped Stocking
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Mid-Century Show Wood Chair
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Decorator Mercury Candleholders
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Knit Metallic Thread Starburst Stocking
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Pure White Matte Ceramic Vases
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$18 – $125

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Rockford Pine Christmas Tree

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Owl Glass Ball Ornament
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Front Porch Holiday Set

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Portside Aluminum Outdoor Bench
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Constellation Pierced Ceramic Candleholders
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HOLIDAY STYLE STARTS AT THE FRONT DOOR: Flank it with the symmetry of mini trees and welcoming garlands + wreaths. Make setup a breeze with pre-lit faux greenery.

GET CREATIVE: Fill a non-working fireplace with glowing, pierced porcelain lanterns placed on pedestals of books.

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3.

all-out glam

Pair a feminine palette of lustrous pink, copper and gold with luxe textures of velvet + faux fur.

FAB FAUX: A glittery pink tree dressed in shimmering balls, stars + feathers conjures Old Hollywood glamour. Create a mantelscape of gold + silver to spread the luster.

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Hammered Glass Tree Objects - Gold

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Dried Wild Grass

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PALETTE PLEASERS: Pillows are an easy way to thread your color scheme throughout the room. These plush velvet bonbons are so pretty, you'll want to use them year-round.