Deck Out Your Living Room With These Holiday Decor Ideas

'Tis the season to deck the halls — and the living room. Whether this spot is your holiday party central or just the scene of a sweet Christmas morning with family, HGTV Magazine has all the inspiration you need to making your living room festive, inviting and ready for the holidays.

If it's hard to find space for a tree in your living room, a tabletop version can be just as jolly. In this modern apartment, a mini tree tops shelves filled with firewood, bringing all the cozy, holiday feels. And if you need more trees to get in the spirit, try adding bottle brush ones to your setup.

An easy way to bring holiday cheer to your living room: Add a novelty pillow to the sofa. The spherical peppermint candy pillow on this sectional is a small addition that packs a big punch of holly-jolly style.

Head to your local thrift store for some retro finds for your family room. Knit stockings, plastic Santas and other kitchsy items add personality and tap into the nostalgia of Christmases past. Plus, giving old holiday decor new life is an affordable way to decorate for the season that creates less waste — it doesn't get much merrier than that.

This living room has all the cozy vibes — even without a fire burning in the fireplace. Filling the opening with cut logs creates a rustic, low-maintenence look that still radiates holiday spirit. Bonus: It's totally safe to hang stockings and fresh greens on the mantel.

Christmas decorating is not limited to red and green. If traditional colors feel too loud or garish for your space, lean in to neutrals — without sacrificing holiday style. In this serene living room, burlap stockings, jadeite trees and a simple eucalyptus garland on the mantel create a relaxed and comfortable space to enjoy all season long.

A mantel isn't the only spot for garland in a living room. Drape it over doorways, windows or mirrors, or use it as a runner on a coffee table to create a holiday-ready room. Whether you use real or faux, these beautiful baughs bring so much life to a space. Plus, you can save some cash by making your own garland with clippings and brush from your yard. (Pro tip: Mist it with water to help it stay fresh.)

Turn any piece of art into a seasonal scene with a letter banner. This large abstract painting of the Grand Canal in Venice, Italy, looks like a holiday postcard thanks to the simple "Happy Holidays" banner overlaying it.

In this colorful living room with rich aubergine walls and green and yellow sofas, using holiday decor in the same color palette keeps the space from feeling too busy. Gold garland on the tree ties in with the yellow settee, and purple and white bottle brush trees on the coffee table are a perfect match to the wall color.

With a tall, glittering tree in the living room, the typical focal point of the space (the fireplace) takes a backseat. To give that spot some extra holiday cheer, try hanging a small wreath over your existing mantel decor. In this merry space, the ornament-covered wreath on the mirror helps tie in this spot with the tree decorations.

You can't go wrong with traditional green, but if you're dreaming of a white Christmas this year, start with your tree. Putting up a white tree is an easy way to add more whimsy to your holiday decor. Plus, a white tree acts as a blank canvas to let your ornaments and wrapped presents shine.

Buffalo check chairs sit in HGTV designer Luke Caldwell's living room all year long, but they look extra festive during the holiday season. To enhance their Christmas-y appeal, he chose to wrap some presents in a similar black and white plaid wrapping paper.