Author Kristin Minasian
Published October 15, 2018
January decorations and winter decor ideas go hand-in-hand. Learn how to style after Christmas with rustic textures andcrisp white décor.
1. Cozy Glamour
Mix comfy layers with silver details for perfect January elegance and winter home decor.Tip: Winter decorations (not Christmas) are all about colors; include an overall palette of fresh whites, tinted metallics and frosty blues!
In the dining room above, dark wood furniture, leafy greenery and crisp white floors come together to recreate the look of an enchanted forest – at first snowfall.
Set a tray of sparkling ornaments against a distressed wood coffee table for rustic January elegance.
An "after Christmas" tree shimmer offers a subtle glow – but nothing will light up your winter interior quite like a room-defining lamp. Look for one made of warming wood, like rich oak, to keep a cozy holiday ambiance.
Pillows and throws with a 'barely-there' sheen will let you catch a beam of winter radiance – even when you're curled up in full hibernation mode!
Winter Porch Decor
Creating a winterscape starts outdoors. Welcome guests and delight neighbors with hanging white, gold or light-blue wreaths, white welcome mats and hanging sconces or lanterns. Paint the front door blue or white to usher in the new season and tie the aesthetic together!
Winter Decorating Ideas After Christmas
After Christmas, keep the tree, ditch the ornaments. Winter-thriving greens like firs (which is the Christmas tree type!) make a home feel cozy and seasonal long into winter. If you want, you can even replace the festive ornaments with neutral, evergreen ornaments, such as non-holiday snowflakes, hanging stars and acorns.
More Winter Home Decor Ideas
If you're like us, you want to dive head-first into the winter aesthetic, so to help make sure your creativity is sparked in every possible direction, here is a 'last call' batch of even more decorating ideas:
- Non-Christmas Decor garland. String white or green garland around banisters, mantels and cabinetry. As long as it's plain and free from holly berries or other kitch, it will feel wintry, without feeling Christmasy.
- Ornaments on mantels.Bulb or bauble ornaments in gold and silver (notgreen and red!) make an elegant aesthetic without feeling festive. Perfect for arranging over fireplaces.
- Snowy wall art.Hang up wall art of snowy hills or frozen lakes for aburrrrrr-fect winter feel!
Choose Your Winter Home Decor
From forest scenery to brush-your-cheek worthy furs, winter decorating is as tactile as the woodlands itself.
What Do You Decorate for In January?
January is thrilling for interior decorators: it’s an open frontier, moldable in any direction. Use this month to focus on the bright whites and fluffy warm textures of winter. Or, anticipate Valentine’s Day with pinks, reds and fresh candles ahead of February.
How Do You Decorate a Table in January?
Decorate a table in January by tying in winter’s colors and themes. A warm wood table with a white runner, silver candlesticks and fern plants celebrate the coldest season. Move away from reds - you want this month to be distinguished from the overhaul that are Christmas colors.
How Do You Decorate a Mantel in January?
Decorate a mantel in January by sticking to a white, silver and neutral color palette. It’s the metals that will shine, literally, this month! Early morning light peeping through frosty windows will reflect off silver candlesticks and polished figurines. This bold yet simple aesthetic will stand on its own in the new year, giving your living room a fresh feel.
How Do You Decorate a Front Door in January?
A front door in January can keep the wreath, ditch the holly. Exit festive decor, enter fresh, neutral colors and lots of nature. Take inspiration from the forests this time of year: birch branches and even pinecone-laden twigs are perfect.
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