Top Tips For A Traditional Christmas

By Ana Zuravliova

Trend Specialist at Blinds Direct

Tue 13 Dec 2022

Elves are finishing wrapping gifts, reindeer are loading up on veggies and Santa is checking his list. Christmas is just around the corner and for many of us, it’s a great time to embrace the past, and time honoured traditions of the season. With classic baubles, tinsel and wreaths being carefully placed, what other easy steps can you take to make an idyllic Christmas home this year? Read on to find out!

Silent night

For many, Christmas is a time of peace, warmth and calm; a stark contrast to the freezing cold and bad weather of the season. Before getting into the more stylish and colourful things to consider as part of a traditional Christmas decor, let’s first cover those practical elements which your window furnishings can bring. 

While certain blinds can improve the thermal efficiency of a space or add blackout qualities, some can also reduce outside noise. Whether it’s the noise of cars, the howling wind or merry passersby, consider noise absorbing blinds to help you find some Christmas calm.

For those more concerned about keeping Jack Frost at bay, we have specialist thermal roller blinds to consider. For lovers of Roman blinds and curtains, you can also add a free thermal lining as an upgrade during the buying process! Learn more about the benefits of linings in our buyers guide. 

All is calm

Peace and calm is at the heart of many Christmases and creating the perfect environment for unwinding ahead of the new year can have significant benefits for your wellbeing. 

As a result, look to add comfort and cosiness to your home. For some of the best inspiration, explore Hygge decor and the wider philosophy behind it. Hygge is the celebration of cosiness and well-being and is popular in both Danish and Norwegian communities. You can learn more about using Hygge in your home in our Nordic Style blog!

For something a little closer to home, you can find excellent inspiration from the Scottish Highlands. Fabrics showcasing thistles, tartans and magnificent beasts are perfect through the year, but especially during Christmas and Hogmanay celebrations. You can also look at adding soft natural shades with pops of grey, white and silver to introduce additional calm. 

All is bright

While creating a cosy environment, it’s also important to add some Christmas colour to your space. While many of us have boxes of baubles, tinsel and sparkling lights, having a few strategically placed soft furnishings can look great year round, and then really come to life during the festive season. 

Traditional Christmas colours include reds, golds, and pops of green. By adding blinds, curtains, cushions and lamp shades in these colours, you will keep your home cosy and welcoming throughout the year, but then offer an energising backdrop for your Christmas decorations. Nothing could be better than a rich red velvet curtain suspended from a quality gold curtain pole. You can even mirror this effect with a red lamp shade with a golden inner. 

For something equally traditional but a little more whimsical, mix red and white. This won’t only reflect the famous outfit of Father Christmas, but also candy canes and gingerbread houses – it’s a great Christmas colour combination. You can enjoy red and white either directly with striped soft fabrics, or using single shades across different furnishings. White cushions on a sofa by a red curtain, or striped Roman blinds for instance will make the same effect. 

There is still time to enjoy many quality home furnishings this Christmas! To help you find the perfect products for your home, we’ve added red bows to every product which will be delivered before the big day arrives. Look out for the red bow and transform your home into a space that will make Christmas magical and stay stylish throughout 2023 and beyond.