The end of the year is here! With the end of the year comes the onslaught of holidays, events, and the beautifully decorated home that becomes the backdrop to all our holiday movie marathons, the family dinners, and eventually, opening presents. I sat down with local interior designer, Shaunna Cooper of Three & Me Designs, to talk about all things holiday decorating.
QUESTION: What is step one? Where should someone start when they start to decorate for the holidays?
First step is the focal point, this is probably going to be your tree. Start with figuring out where your tree will be. During the holiday season, the tree ends up becoming the gathering place for dinners, parties, events, and eventually, Christmas morning where all the presents are opened. The tree is where all the photos get taken throughout the month as well. As you think about placement, maybe consider moving some furniture around in order to have perfect tree placement.
QUESTION: What would step two be? We have the perfect tree placement, now what?
Decide your color scheme or theme. Shaunna has been doing blue and silver for her colors over the past few years, incorporating the color elements in her tree as well as amazing handmade ornaments (keeps your tree unique!) from her kiddos. The color scheme (or theme) starts at the tree and plays into all other decor elements throughout the home. This is a good way to keep everything cohesive.
QUESTION: How do you add decorations over time? Do you have to buy new decorations every year?
No, it is possible to not buy new things every year. However, you can add elements over time. If you have a red and green color scheme, you can add gold pieces and grow it over time. This also helps build a collection and allows you to find new ways to incorporate your decor year after year. You don’t have to bring out everything in the storage bins. Focus on one color scheme or one theme and let the rest stay in storage to be brought out another year.
Start with a focal point, this is probably going to be your tree. During the holiday season, the tree ends up becoming the gathering place for dinners, parties, events, and eventually, Christmas morning where all the presents are opened.