Now that the holidays are arriving, it’s time to start looking at Christmas decorations. It’s never too early to prepare for the holiday season! This list presents a wide variety of charming decorations to use this year.
Not everyone has space for a full-size Christmas tree, but an easy way to make your living space more festive is to find a miniature tree! Michaels has a white pre-lit tree with tinsel, which will be great for any apartment or dorm room.
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Throw pillows are a great accent for your bedroom or living room. These pillows from Wayfair are cozy, colorful, and festive! You can buy them separately or in a bundle. They’re the perfect Christmas decorations for anyone who appreciates the comfort of the holiday season.
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During the holiday season, one of the easiest ways to decorate your space is by using garlands. The berry table garland for Target can be used as a centerpiece or anywhere else you prefer! It’s a super versatile decoration.
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String lights are an essential part of Christmas decorations — both inside and outside. These snowflake string lights from Amazon are the perfect addition to your bedroom or living space. They’re LED, so they’ll be bright enough to give your space a comfortable ambiance!
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You can never have too many Christmas tree decorations, so this tiny balsam figurine from Target will be great for any small space. It’ll be the perfect festive accent for the holiday season, and it’s super affordable, too!
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Tabletop decorations can make your living space so much more festive and cozy. This tiny house from Wayfair is styled with a light layer of glittering snow and even lights up from inside. It’s an adorable accent for any free surfaces you have!
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One nostalgic way to decorate for the holidays is to use a Christmas countdown. No matter how old you get, it’s still satisfying to let your countdown get smaller and smaller until Christmas arrives! Amazon has an adorable rustic countdown with a snowman and Christmas tree. Because it has neutral and muted colors, it’ll fit in well with any decorating style you have.
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This unique tree from Pottery Barn has tiny hooks to hang your ornaments on. It’s the perfect little centerpiece for your table, mantel, or shelf. You’ll be able to personalize this item however you like, and it’ll look great no matter what!
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Candles are a necessary part of the holiday season, but if you live in a college dorm, they might not be an option for you. If you can’t have an open flame in your dorm room, flame-less candles are a great alternative! Wayfair has a cute and festive LED candle that’s fashioned like a wood stump, and it’ll make your room look so much cozier!
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This tiny decorative tree from Target is the perfect way to add a subtle sense of ambiance to your place. It’s small, so it’ll fit anywhere, but this understated piece still makes a big statement. It’s lit from within and coupled with the delicate white color of the tree, it’ll add some dainty festivity to your space!
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Christmas fragrances are an important but often forgotten part of decorating for the holidays. To make your living space smell like Christmas, you can buy a Yankee Candle cinnamon reed diffuser from Kohls at a super reasonable price!
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Another great flame-less candle option comes from Pottery Barn. These rustic candles are made of wax, whereas their adorable outer casing is made of glass. The candles come with a timer function, which can be very helpful. Because they mimic the flickering of a real candle, they’re a great way to add some coziness to your living area.
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A foolproof way to decorate for Christmas is to hang up festive wall art. This Christmas board from Smallwoods has a simple and rustic design, which will go well with any decorating style. It’s lightweight, so you can either hang it up on your wall or lean it elsewhere, such as atop your mantel.
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These stunning silver trees from Pottery Barn are modern, stylish, and super festive. If you like to decorate with silver tones for the holidays, then you’ll definitely love these glass trees. You can buy them individually or as a bundle, and they come in a few different sizes to suit your needs!
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Obviously, snowglobes are a classic Christmas decoration. If you’re looking for a snowglobe that’s simple, sophisticated, and festive, then West Elm has the perfect item for you. This snow globe has glittering golden snow, simple brass deer, and a light from within. It’s a unique decoration to add to your space.
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An easy way around having to purchase expensive candles, again and again, is to instead buy multi-packs of tealight candles from your local grocery store. Then, you can buy cute candle holders, such as these bubble glass ones from Pottery Barn, and place your tealight candles inside. These Pottery Barn candle holders are perfect for the holiday season, but because they’re so simple, they can be used year-round!
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Macy’s has a beautiful variation of the standard snowglobe. Their glass dome is filled with tinsel, glitter, and soft lights, which will add a level of sophistication and comfort to your holiday set-up. It’s a simple item, but it’ll add so much to the holiday atmosphere of your home!
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If you’re looking for something cute and quirky to add to your decoration collection, this Christmas gnome from Target will probably appeal to you. It’s weird, but cute, making it the perfect offbeat figurine to decorate with.
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Another great figurine comes from Macy’s. This delicately crafted deer is painted white and covered with glitter, making it a beautiful and seasonal decoration option. Because it’s rather small, it can be placed anywhere, and it’ll definitely add a level of softness to your space.
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Of course, Christmas decorations aren’t complete without some sort of wreath. The National Tree Company makes a gorgeous wreath with the perfect blend of red, green, and white. It’s also artificial, so you don’t have to worry about any sort of mess.
These dainty silver trees from Macy’s will be the perfect complement to your holiday decorations this year. They’re small, simple, and elegant, and will go well with any decorating style you prefer. They also light up, so they’ll add to the ambiance of your space!
If you’re a Harry Potter fan (or you just really like England), then this “happy Christmas” garland will be absolutely perfect for you. With this garland, you can easily personalize your holiday decorations!
This simple but adorable pillow from Amazon is a great way to make your space more festive and cozy. It’s also super affordable and comes in a variety of holiday-themed patterns. Note that this is only a pillow cover, so you’ll have to have an actual pillow to use it with!
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An alternative to the standard Christmas wreath is this ornament wreath, also from Amazon. If you prefer this style, you can purchase it for a super reasonable price! With a combination of matte and glittery ornaments, this wreath will make your home so much more festive.
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This banner is cute and sassy and should be perfect for any college dorm. It comes in deep green lettering with a festive layer of glitter on top. It’s definitely eye-catching, and should earn you plenty of compliments this holiday season!
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Maybe you’re a fan of the ocean, and if so, then this decor set from Michaels should appeal to you. These cute figurines are made to Santa hats, making this the perfect combination of Christmas and beach aesthetics.
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These decorative gift boxes from the Lakeside Collection are a classic way to add festivity to your home. They come in a set of three and are lit from the inside, producing a subtle and warm glow. The gift boxes come in a few different colors, too!
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If you have any empty vases or decorative jars, these crystal glitter leaves from Pier 1 will be the perfect way to fill them! This will add a delicate, sophisticated, and feminine touch to your decorative set-up, and at a super low cost, too.
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Another beautiful wreath option comes from Michaels. If you’re looking for something that isn’t aggressively festive, then this wreath will probably catch your attention. It’s simple, aesthetically pleasing, and much more affordable than most other wreaths!
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One final garland option is this simplistic eucalyptus garland from Hobby Lobby. The great thing about this garland is that it can be used year-round since it’s only vaguely festive. Still, it’s a fantastic addition to any decoration collection and will add a sophisticated touch to your space.
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