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13 Essentials for a Modern + Sophisticated Holiday Look

So your everyday style is distinctly modern but you love lots of holiday decorations. What do you do? Keep these design tips in mind to create a holiday look that's simple and clean, yet warm and inviting.

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Adding Christmas to Your Everyday Decor

How do you transform your sleek and modern home into a Winter Wonderland? It's simple! Create a sophisticated holiday look on top of your everyday decor. Follow these 13 tips to get the look in your own home.

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Classic, Modern Lines

To prevent your holiday decor from looking overdone, select a few simple elements and go all in. You'll end up with a look that's more streamlined and elegant. Steal This Look >>

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Neutral Christmas Decor
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Neutral Color Scheme

Keep your overall palette neutral, from your tree, gift wrap and decorations to the room's accessories. This keeps the environment feeling calm and sophisticated and cuts down on visual clutter. Get Our Top Seasonal Color Picks >>

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Modern Neutral Christmas Tree
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Modern Woodland Tree

The natural textures, wood tones and overall color scheme are understated and warm. You don’t have to be sparse with ornaments; just make sure that you consider how they play together, and keep the size and spacing a bit random for a balanced look.

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