While you probably put up festive decor in your living room and outside your home, you may not think about your bedroom.
Why not put a little holiday cheer into your sleep space this year? Ahead, we share holiday bedroom ideas to make you feel merry all season long.
10 holiday bedroom decorating ideas
1. Add lights and sparkle
The first holiday bedroom decorating idea on our list is to add lights and sparkle. “Hanging a simple string of twinkle lights around the windows and placing battery-operated candles around the room will create a warm and cozy space,” says Stephanie Greenberg, creative director at Jane’s Addiction Organization based in New York.
2. Go for the gold
One of the easiest holiday bedroom ideas is adding bling in the form of metallic bronze and gold. “Bring holiday bling to headboards,” says Greenberg. “Level up a natural evergreen for a bronze or gold-toned garland draped loosely across the top.”
3. Change the bedding
A super simple way to incorporate the holidays into your bedroom is through your bedding. “Changing out your lighter, warmer weather bedding to heavier layers is essential in cold weather months but is also a great way to add color and texture to your holiday bedroom decor,” says Julie Landis, interior designer and founder of JLandis Interiors. “Think of things like
Heirloom-quality flannel cotton sheets with a velvety-soft feel
and more layers of blankets and pillows with different textures and colors.”
In addition to adding a dose of holiday cheer, these products can help create a cozy, warm space to retreat to at the end of a cold day, which is “just what you need to wind down from holiday activities or parties,” says Landis.
4. Include holiday scents
Don’t forget the holiday scents. “Holiday time is the right time for fragrance,” says Greenberg. “Festive
Aromatherapy candle blends to help you relax and unwind before bed
or diffusers in cinnamon, gingerbread, or vanilla evoke fond holiday memories.” Whether you enjoy candles, diffusers, or incense, choose an option that works best for you and your style.
5. Let it snow
The holidays are all about the snow, so add the white wintery flakes to your list of holiday bedroom decorating ideas. “Dress up your chandelier by hanging faux snowflakes from your light fixture,” notes Greenberg. Fill the base of glass cylinders with fake snow and add an LED candle” for an added touch of holiday flair, she suggests.
6. Put up a holiday tree
Another easy way to incorporate bedroom holiday decorating ideas is to put up a small holiday tree in your bedroom with a specific theme. “I put ornaments my friends and family have given me on a small tree, designated just for my bedroom,” shares Landis. “It is a good opportunity to display the smaller ornaments that could get lost on a bigger tree in other areas of your home.”
Landis also suggests using a tree with warm, white lights in your bedroom rather than colored ones. “The soft glow adds to the coziness you have created,” she says.
7. Spruce up bedside tables
Another easy holiday bedroom decorating idea is to spruce up your bedside tables. “A small sprig of greenery, favorite holiday keepsakes like snow globes, or photos all add a touch of nostalgia,” shares Greenberg. You can even hang a holiday wreath above your nightstands for more holiday decor.
8. Swap out photos
You can also try swapping out photos for holiday-themed ones. “Change out any personal photos to holiday time photos,” says Landis. This is a cute, simple, and sweet way to remember holidays past, celebrated with family, friends, and pets.
9. Think of jewel tones
Incorporating jewel tones into your bedroom is also a good option during the holiday season. “Golds, deep greens, and rich purple accents will give the room a sophisticated take on holiday decor,” mentions Greenberg.
10. Throw down a fuzzy rug
Finally, placing fuzzy rugs at your bedside is an easy and fun way to add some end-of-the-year holiday style to your bedroom—and create a sense of coziness, says Landis.
Plus, your feet will love the feel of a super fuzzy rug under them as you get out of bed on those cold winter mornings. Include a cute pair of soft holiday slippers to slide into before heading downstairs for that first hot cup of holiday coffee or tea.
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FAQs
How do I decorate my bedroom for the holidays?
Bedroom holiday decorating ideas are plentiful and include a variety of options like adding pops of wintery white, hanging a wreath above your nightstand, incorporating holiday colors, lighting candles, or even stringing up some soft twinkle lights.
How do minimalists decorate for the holidays?
If you’re looking to take a minimalist approach to holiday bedroom decorating ideas, consider adding a holiday candle or diffuser to pump in the holiday scents, swap out everyday photos for holiday ones of family, friends, and pets, and use some heavier winter bedding like flannel sheets or a heavier comforter with some texture.
Want more cozy decorating ideas? Next, check out our guide to creating the perfect winter bedroom.
