Steal These New Holiday Decorating Ideas for Your Home

We asked an array of designers, many of them participants in the annual Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Home for the Holidays Showhouse, to weigh in on the new holiday decor ideas they are seeing. So take a cue from these top designers and find ways to freshen up your seasonal decor.

Tavia Forbes and Monet Masters of Forbes + Masters have a trade secret that will set your Christmas tree apart from all the rest. “When lighting your tree, use two layers — one layer of smaller bulbs and another of larger bulbs," they advise. "We like the larger bulbs with a crystal or pearlized ball on them. This technique requires patience, but it will give your tree — wait for it — a glow up!” Unlike the smaller bulbs, the crystal and pearlized balls will remain beautiful even when the lights are off.

“I love the traditional red and green of Christmas but wanted to bring in something new and different, so I included dried oranges for a pop of color,” shares interior designer Crystal Corder. “Everyone really loved that touch, and it was so easy. You can definitely make your own, but I ordered mine already pre-dried on Amazon and attached them with a clear fishing line.”

When the standard red and green scheme begins to lose its luster, designer Lauren Deloach recommends shaking things up just as she did in this elegant dining room. “Traditional holiday design is given new life with unexpected hues and florals throughout. Saturated potted cypress alongside an aubergine velvet scheme complements tried-and-true Christmas greenery, creating a unique warmth and whimsy,” she explains.