15 Holiday Decorating Trends That Will Be Huge This Season

No fireplace? No problem. A large branch makes a simple but no less effective substitute. Add a few leaves—or better yet, some mistletoe—to brighten things up a notch.

Who knew that painting some Hula-Hoops black, wrapping them in lights and hanging them from the ceiling could transform a room into a magical winter art exhibit? Try this for your next holiday party if you really want to impress the guests.

Fact: A few regal feathers add a brush of winter charm to any table setting. (And since the color is so neutral, it works equally well for New Year’s and beyond.)

Drape them across a wall to frame your cozy holiday (and non-holiday) fixtures with warm light.

Keep everything else simple and let the sign do the talking.

A gold-framed chalkboard is equally effective—and you can change the message or illustration as you please.

Don’t want to mess with all the fallen pine needles? A lit silhouette is festive without the fuss.

Complete with rungs to hang ornaments from.

Another option for the pine-needle averse? Bare branches outfitted with tiny bursts of light.

Why should the merriment stop inside? Spruce up your deck or patio with a full wreath and some pine accents. Make sure you have a flannel blanket for when you want to take that hot toddy (or cocoa for the kids) outdoors.

Aloha and Mele Kalikimaka to all.

Guys. These are actually painted pinecones—and they are a great way to get the kids in on the holiday festivities. Place them on nightstands, coffee tables or any flat surface that needs some cheer.

Ahh, so this is what you do with the extra garland (and tree trimmings).

This year your plaid scarf can do double duty.

Proof that a faux tree can still look festive—and even elegant. Just add some bronze and silver embellishments.