The holiday season is truly about entertaining and going all out. So why not add a little bit of sparkle and bling while still being true to the traditional spirit often associated with the holiday decor? When it comes to being creative, I suggest experimenting with some new materials this holiday season such as materials that have high sheen, tactile materials, reflective surfaces and non-traditional color palettes such as black and white.
High sheen
The holidays are a great time to bring in high sheen materials such as lacquer or surfaces with high gloss. From table items such as placemats, trays and runners to serving ware and tabletop accessories, consider items such as patent leather, lacquer and other high-gloss materials to help make your holiday shine!
Tactile materials
Materials that engage the senses are especially important for the holidays. Consider materials such as feathers, pure white shag, felt, velvet and wools to bring texture into your holiday.
Reflective surfaces
Mirrors, mirrors and more mirrors should be used in creating a signature bling look this holiday season. From using unique mirrors as plate chargers to a menagerie of ornaments on a Christmas tree, mirrors can add a definite sense of sparkle!
Use of black and white
Yes! Black and white are colors! From Dorothy Draper to today’s modern decor, black and white is actually one of those timeless color combinations I believe will always be in style and is even making a comeback! It is also a foundation for what can be timeless, and a classic look as you create your decor this holiday season. From checkerboard and diamond-shaped patterns to pure white, pure black or a combination of the two, when it comes to creating the perfect color palette, there is nothing quite as pure, timeless and versatile as decorating using black and white.
Some ideas for how to incorporate pure white into your decor include use of white feathers to embellish a table, pure white on white linens and place settings, white sugared fruits, white faux snow-dusted branches as centerpieces, white faux snow-dusted pinecones as table accessories, as well as white bedded napkin ring holders and white lacquered enamel napkin rings.
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