December Decor Trends

December décor trends are easy, creative and will fit seamlessly into your holiday schedule!

December is a busy month filled with holiday parties, family gatherings and last minute shopping. While you’re busy preparing for all the festivities, your home décor takes a backseat. Sound familiar?

Not to worry, these simple ideas will get your home up to décor-speed in no time!

December Décor Trend #1: Lovely Layers

Dean Martin was right about the weather outside being frightful!

As the temperature drops it’s the perfect time to bring warmth back into your home with gorgeous winter layers – and we’re not talking sweaters.

December is an ideal month to embrace wooly textures and layers in comforters, throws and quilts.

In the past you may have been used to keeping your cozies hidden, but this month is all about keeping them on display to warm up your space.

Don’t be afraid to mix and match, either. Combining different colors, patterns, textures and materials is still relevant going into 2015 and gives your space an interesting look that’s on trend.

For instance, if you have a neutral-toned bed frame, spice it up with a bold blanket and quilt draped across your bedding. It’s an easy way to incorporate a new color palette or pattern into your space without having to paint and instantly brings coziness into the room.

Bold blankets and quilts are the perfect way to spice up a neutral bed spread.

Bold blankets and quilts are the perfect way to spice up a neutral bed spread.

December Décor Trend #2: Focus On The Fireplace

The fireplace is a natural focal point once the cold weather hits. If it’s functioning, you’ll likely be spending more time gathered around it. Even if it’s just for show, the mantle is a key element you should never ignore.

This gorgeous mantle found on LiaGriffith.com is the ultimate example of November luxury that transitions perfectly into December with shiny hues of silver and gold.

It goes to show you how the simplest accents can come together to make an impact.

Making your fireplace fabulous doesn’t need to break your December budget. Sometimes it’s easier to upgrade your existing accessories with a bit of spray paint, or swap the fall accents in your vases with December-esque elements like winter-white marbles or potpourri.

Simple accents make your fireplace beautiful.

Simple accents make your fireplace beautiful.

December Décor Trend #3: Shimmering Silvers

There’s something about silver that works beautifully in December. It takes an ordinary room and injects it with a dose of Hollywood glam and festive sparkle and makes it feel magical.

Metallics tend to work better in small doses, but December is more forgiving. In fact, the more silver you can infuse into your décor, the better.

The easiest way to embrace shimmering silvers is with special accessories. Bowls, vases, placemats and pillow covers work nicely, and we love the impact of larger accent pieces.

The Talise Accent Table in Nickel has a unique look that mimics the shiny, icy qualities of winter, making it our top pick for this month and for the cooler months ahead.

Try it in your living room as an added burst of sparkle beside your favorite !nspire accent chair; the perfect place to set down your hot chocolate while sitting by the fireplace.

A burst of metallic shimmer is all you need to spice up your winter decor.

A burst of metallic shimmer is all you need to spice up your winter decor.

Are you ready to add these décor trends to your December to-do list? We told you it would be easy! Head this way to shop the !nspire catalogue and infuse a bit of winter whimsy into your décor.