Choose these 14 wonderful decorations for a minimalist Christmas

by Mark Bennett

December 05, 2023

Choose these 14 wonderful decorations for a minimalist Christmas
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Christmas is a moment of celebration that we all want to celebrate, while enjoying the decorations we put up in the house. Whatever your style, the Christmas decorations in your home can be tailor-made to integrate perfectly with the rest of your furnishings.

If you are a lover of minimalism, you will probably be looking for sobriety, elegance and modernity in Christmas decorations. And finding what you need can be inspired by, and come from, Nature itself.

For a sober, modern and refined Christmas in a minimalist style, check out these 14 minimalist decoration ideas that we have listed below:

1. Evergreen wreaths

1. Evergreen wreaths

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A wreath is an essential element in Christmas decorations. In the minimalist style, evergreen branches woven together and with a red bow added, will suffice.

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2. A minimalist Christmas table

2. A minimalist Christmas table

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The dining table can also be decorated in a natural, minimalist way, with a simple evergreen branch secured to the light fitting and serving as a sort of mounted centerpiece.

3. Candles and crystal drops

3. Candles and crystal drops

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Crystals that fall like raindrops from the ceiling onto a cluster of white candles are a perfect minimalist decoration for a table.

4. Paper decorations

4. Paper decorations

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Simple paper trees and stars in neutral colors like white, black and beige will give your home a modern, elegant and refined look.

5. The Advent tree

5. The Advent tree

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Make a simple Advent tree by using some small sticks that you can decorate with a new ornament every morning starting from December 1st.

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6. Minimalist Christmas tree

6. Minimalist Christmas tree

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To decorate your Christmas tree, choose a few large decorations and one or two strings of white lights.

7. Stoneware and wood

7. Stoneware and wood

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The combination of stoneware and wood is perfect for decorations in neutral shades and in the minimalist style.

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8. Real fir tree

8. Real fir tree

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A real, live fir tree is always an excellent idea for decorating your home during the holidays and with the balsamic aroma of its needles, it will instantly invoke festive feelings. Even without decorations, a real tree is a perfect addition for your living room.

9. Handmade decorations

9. Handmade decorations

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Choose only a few - but special - decorations such as those made by hand and from precious metals or colored glass.

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10. Christmas paintings

10. Christmas paintings

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And what if you decorated the walls with Christmas paintings? You can use them to replace your usual decorations (which can go back up once the holidays are over).

11. Minimalist nativity scene

11. Minimalist nativity scene

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Even nativity scenes can become minimalist if made of wood with basic defining lines.

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12. Snowflakes

12. Snowflakes

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Make simple snowflakes by cutting up sheets of paper (or paper bags) and hang them up over a miniature village made entirely of wood.

13. Advent candlestick arrangement

13. Advent candlestick arrangement

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Count down the Sundays until Christmas with an Advent candlestick arrangement made with a simple wooden tray, a bed of evergreen foilage and white candles (four will be needed).

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14. Wall tree

14. Wall tree

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Create a minimalist tree with rustic accents secured to a wall and using rope, wood, lights and a few simple colorful decorations.

How will you decorate your home for your minimalist Christmas?

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