Stacey Solomon Christmas Decor: The top festive interior trends for 2023
It’s time to start thinking about Christmas decorations, with some ultra-enthusiastic festive fans already putting up Christmas trees, lights and trimmings inside their homes.
Even Stacey Solomon has started to bring Christmas into Pickle Cottage, the Essex home she shares with husband Joe Swash and their brood of six children.
Over the weekend, the Loose Women star, 34, shared that life has been busy for her and her family recently, but her preparations for the holidays are underway. In an Instagram Story post, she revealed a big red ribbon adorning her front door and said: "I’m slowly but surely bringing Christmas into the house. One ribbon at a time. This was so easy and so cheap, just a roll of thick ribbon and some double-sided tape. But it’s so effective, I think."
Solomon’s fans will be watching closely to glean inspiration from her Christmas decorations, which are sure to be on-trend. Interior designers say there are several festive interior trends that they predict will deck the halls this year.
Mark Briggs, interiors creative for Balsam Hill - who was previously store image director at Harrods and, later, chief marketing officer at Saks Fifth Avenue in New York - tells Yahoo UK he has spotted three main trends emerging.
Regal splendour: ‘For those who like to keep things traditional’
Briggs envisions this traditional theme to include plenty of "red tones and glittering gold accents", which "leans into the luxurious side of holiday nostalgia".
He recommends choosing a classic tree variety, such as the Nordmann Fir - a popular type of Christmas tree also known as the Caucasian fir - and to pair it with "textures that ooze elegance", such as plush fabrics and shiny glass baubles.
"My top tip here is more is always more," he says. "Don’t split your buying across various different items - investing in a large number of one thing will have far greater impact. Christmas classics are favourites for a reason; investing in high-quality products will mean you see return year after year."
Deco Wonderland: ‘Maximalism is here to stay’
Maximalism, which describes a design style that brings together a mix of patterns, colours, and textures, is an interior design trend that has been gaining popularity in recent years, and really lends itself well to the festive season.
Briggs says that this year, maximalism is taking "a decidedly 1920s slant with ‘Deco Wonderland’". "For this look, you want to layer your textures; sleek, embellished silver and gold ornaments, elegant feathers and lustrous capiz shell", a type of shell also known as the windowpane oyster.
"The indulgent opulence of this trend is the chance to have a bit of fun with your festivities! For those who like to be bold, a frosted tree makes a powerful and snow-covered statement that helps to root this look firmly in ‘wonderland’."
Naturally Festive: ‘Quiet elegance that is anything but understated’
The "Scandi chic" interior trend has been popular for some years now, with many people opting for neutral colours and sleek decorations. The trend has found its way into Christmastime, with Briggs describing it as showcasing "the beauty of nature with a pared-back look that prioritises foliage".
"One really easy way you can try out this trend for yourself is by leaving your tree undecorated, with just warm simple lighting," he suggests. "As well as saving yourself time in decorating (many artificial trees even come pre-lit, saving you detangling and stringing time!), there is a quiet elegance to this look that is anything but understated."
He adds that the key to nailing this trend is quality, and recommends choosing a tree "which is highly realistic" to bring it to life.
Read more about Christmas:
Kate announces royal Christmas carol service wearing a traditional festive jumper (Good Housekeeping UK, 2-min read)
So THIS Is When You Should Put Up Your Christmas Tree (HuffPost UK, 2-min read)
Woman who runs Britain’s first year-round Christmas cafe says she never gets tired of it (Yahoo Life UK, 4-min read)
