Do you want to decorate in an original way this Christmas? Check out these 15 "rustic" decorating ideas
When picturing our Christmas festivities - decorated trees, festive spreads, and the overall holiday spirit - we often think of reindeer, ball tree ornaments, Santa Claus on his sleigh and decorations that usually feature gold, red, silver, and perhaps a touch of glitter. However, there's an alternative way to bring uniqueness into the holidays: by embracing a rustic approach to decorating the home. But how?
Explore these 15 ideas for some inspiration to creatively adorn your tree and the various rooms in your home this Christmas:
1. Colorful wooden trees
Colorful and unique, these wooden trees can be used to decorate surfaces in the living room, kitchen, bedroom, or they can be used as placeholders at our Christmas dining table. The material and the twine bows are what actually make them look rustic and novel.
2. Some citrus fruit never hurts
Dried out and placed on the tree or on a ladder, for example, or even hanging from the doors, citrus fruits - oranges, lemons, mandarins - are a great decorative resource. Furthermore, if we think about it, they can also be a way to "perfume" the home, because they release their natural aroma (which can also be "intensified" by placing a few drops of essential oil on them).
3. What a delightful Christmas scene
Thin wire, a star, a tree and a couple of cute miniature figurines will give life to a very simple, elegant and rustic decoration for the holidays. How about putting it up on the front door to welcome your guests?
4. Original wooden candle holders
Candles create a unique atmosphere and we can't go without them during the holidays. Why not make some rustic and delightful candle holders like these? All you need is a wooden disk with space for candles and a small Christmas decoration to complete the look. Wonderful!
5. Characters from the woods
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How about "visitors" from the woods? Look at how cute these mushrooms and hedgehogs are and think about how nice they will look on your Christmas tree.
6. Pine cones are a must-have
Easy to find, easy to work with and excellent for decorating, pine cones are ideal when you are looking for a decoration that is easy to make at home. In fact, just a few are enough to create fantastic ornaments for the tree or special wreaths to hang up around the house.
7. Snow-covered, illuminated houses
A quintessential Christmas scene: a snow-covered, illuminated village that radiates warmth, well-being and the sentiments of the festive season.
8. Personalized wooden decorations
Wooden disks to paint up and write the names of family members on them. In addition to being a rustic decoration, they are also totally unique and customized.
9. A "ringing" wreath
Cowbells remind us of cows and sheep grazing in the hills: no image could match the rustic essence better than this! Here, then, some cow bells attached to a cute wreath will capture this rustic essence of the countryside.
10. Colorful houses
With scraps of wood, you can make a cute, colorful fairy village. Do your think your kids will like this miniature rustic town?
11. Acorns for everyone
Acorns remind us of nature, they bring to mind squirrels and the magic of the woods. So, why not use acorns as rustic tree decorations? Wonderful!
12. Mistletoe for the romantic
If a couple passes under this bouquet, they have to exchange a kiss to seal their love. But in addition to this nice tradition, a sprig of mistletoe adorned with bows and berries makes for a fantastic, rustic decoration.
13. Delightful flowers
Dried and placed in resin, these flowers are ideal for those who want to give a touch of originality to the Christmas tree in an elegant way.
14. A bit of twine
Stars, balls, bows: with twine, you can cover any ornament we want and give it a more rustic look.
15. A cute little bird
Bring nature into your home this Christmas by using decorations which reflect it. Here, for example, is a cute robin tree ornament - a true symbol of the season and a fetching decoration for you tree.
Did you see any ideas here you'd like to try out?
