Christmas is upon us once again, and if you love Christmas and wish it lasted all year round, or are simply looking to revamp your home’s interior in the spirit of the season, look no further.
| The right lightsLighting is key to evoking the Christmas atmosphere. A huge year-end celebration might call for bright fairy lights, while an intimate family affair might need a warm glow to set the mood.Delicate chandeliers are always a good bet, and can visually pull your space together while casting a soft, flattering light. Do note that it’s not just about a central lighting fixture, but how all your lights work together to create the mood you want.
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Cosy up
If you prefer to eschew traditional Christmas décor and want to highlight just one aspect of your home, you can do so with a nook that looks chic all year round but still bears a hint of the holidays.All you need is fake turf, a swing, a wall mural and you’re set. And despite its name, play nook isn’t just suitable for kids — dark gold looks especially sophisticated when set against shades of brown and green.Interior designer: Renozone Interior Design House |
| Colour story
Colours like red, green, white, silver and gold are typically associated with Christmas, and while we are used to seeing images of the holiday set amid dreamy snow-covered landscapes, such colours can work in our tropical country, too.Autumnal and wintry tones like burgundy, brown, and gold can create a low-key festive atmosphere that works all year. And if you have some greenery outside your home, it will complement the colours inside beautifully.Interior designer: Love Home Interior Desig |
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Christmas in the woods
Wooden walls and flooring always lend a charming, old-fashioned quality to a space, and can exude a Yuletide atmosphere by making your living area reminiscent of a log cabin.Don’t be afraid to play around with different grains and textures to add dimension, and complement your walls and floors with wooden furniture and tan fabrics.Interior designer: Atelier Concept |
| Deck the halls with high-end fabrics
Get into the Christmas spirit with luxurious fabrics and patterns that recall bygone eras. From intricately designed wallpaper and thick, heavy curtains, to a Baroque-inspired chaise longue, opt for rich fabrics more commonly found in — but not exclusive to — cold climates.And if you find the humid weather not befitting of your plush interiors, simply do what any Singaporean would do: turn down the air-conditioning.Interior designer: D’esprit Interiors |
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Festive textures
Decoration doesn’t necessarily involve major changes. Adding a few small but noticeable touches to your home can give it a fresh look, whether it’s for the holiday season or a more permanent arrangement.Go the subtle route with a unique textured surface that brings to mind a thousand tiny snowflakes — either in the form of a mantle or a false wall, on top of which you can place some meaningful souvenirs for that personal touch.Interior designer: Carpenters Design Group |
Article and images contributed by HomeRenoGuru and Nippon Paint.
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