Can your living room or kitchen relax a little during the holiday? Small, simple changes can brighten your room and bring warmth, inspiration and comfort. Whether it is winter, spring, summer or autumn, creating a cohesive space and matching holiday accessories to your interior space is essential. There are many styles to choose from when decorating for the holidays—think city, country, country, and of course traditional decor.

Urban decoration can include the use of modern cornucopia made of aluminum screens instead of traditional straw decorations. Try to use simple silver candlesticks instead of gorgeous candlesticks, as they will match metals such as silver, brushed nickel, iron, and stainless steel. Silver candle holders will also complement the fashionable light gray. Remember, urban decoration requires minimalism, so don't overdo it.

Since the rustic decoration refers to the simple rustic design, it can be considered suitable for the decoration of farmhouses or even cabins during the holidays. If you prefer a country holiday style, there are a variety of colors and decorations to coordinate your space. Try green and/or red grids, as well as decorations such as magnolia rings, wicker and sponge pottery. In addition, pumpkins, a bowl of gourds and corn husks hanging on the door enhance the rustic look. Finally, add pine cones from the yard to your holiday decorations and season them with a few drops of cinnamon oil.

For a stylish and casual rustic look, including earth tones, rich wood and brick red splashes. Ornaments or raffia wreaths made of natural materials enhance the atmosphere. To create a warm glow, string your tree with white and gold lights.

Remember, a rustic look needs a glowing atmosphere, not a shiny atmosphere. Cable knit socks hung on the cloak will create a comfortable and luxurious feel. In addition, wrap the gifts in kraft paper and add color with ribbons that match your space. Finally, visit the local handicraft store, which sells pottery, vintage hardcover books, woven blankets and other handmade decorations.

Finally, don't forget the traditional decorations. Traditional decorations include items such as winter evergreen garlands and seasonal color candles. Remember, symmetry is the key when decorating in a traditional style. For example, if you put three candles on one side of a coffee table, buffet, or mantle, make sure to put three more candles on the other side to maintain balance.

Traditional decorative colors reflect each season, so the classic autumn colors include red, orange, gold, and brown. These colors reflect the colors shown in nature in autumn. For winter, think about snow and Christmas. Red, white and green are the most typical winter and Christmas hues. Keep the festive colors in mind and display a bowl of decorative seasonal fruits to add color to the room. Pomegranate is traditionally a symbol of prosperity. Together with pine cones, pheasant feathers and magnolia leaves, they are a wonderful, natural wreath that can be displayed on your mantelpiece.

No matter which style you choose, decorating your space for the holidays will surely brighten your home and make your home feel warm and inviting.

Jorge de Villasante is a multilingual writer and translator. He likes to travel, just as he likes his home and takes care of his two cats.

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