While most holiday decorating happens in common areas like the porch and entryway, bedrooms deserve some attention, too. Whether it’s as simple as hanging a garland over your bed or going all out with multiple trees, we’ve got ideas on Christmas decorations for the bedroom that can transform your space into a festive retreat.
Bring the Outdoors in With Christmas Trees
Decide if you want to have one or multiple Christmas trees in your room. For a classic Christmas look, choose a full-shaped tree. However, if you have limited space, slim and flatback trees are great options. Sparse trees, on the other hand, have a more organic silhouette with widely spaced branches. To create Christmas tree clusters, start with at least three trees of different heights. Pick the same style for a cohesive look.
Decide if you want to have one or multiple Christmas trees in your room. For a classic Christmas look, choose a full-shaped tree. However, if you have limited space, slim and flatback trees are great options. Sparse trees, on the other hand, have a more organic silhouette with widely spaced branches. To create Christmas tree clusters, start with at least three trees of different heights. Pick the same style for a cohesive look.
Add Festive Accents Throughout Your Space
Choose Christmas room décor that reflects the same theme or colors as your Christmas tree. Tabletop Christmas trees and lit branches are perfect for the nightstand, dresser, or mantel. Display lanterns, snow globes, or smaller accessories on a shelf or vanity. Natural elements like pinecones, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and oranges also make for charming accents when placed in a jewelry dish or bowl.
Create a Cozy Ambience With Lights
Put up warm Christmas lights in the room to make it more inviting. Brighten up winter evenings with pre-lit trees, glowing orbs, or Christmas silhouette lights. For a playful touch, try something nostalgic, like lighted wooden Christmas houses. Balsam Hill offers handcrafted wooden Christmas villages in different styles such as a tree collar, mantel décor, and stocking holders.
Candles are also a great way to elevate the ambience. Place them by the bedside or scatter them throughout the room. For convenience and peace of mind, choose LED flameless candles. Balsam Hill’s LED candles are battery-operated with built-in timers, so you won’t have to worry about turning them off. Some models also come with a remote control so you can customize their brightness and flame flicker speed.
Complete the Look With Soft Furnishings
Give your bed a makeover with seasonal pillows. Prop up your everyday pillows against the headboard and layer them with two to three throw pillows in solid colors. Then, place at least two smaller patterned pillows. Finish the look with a Christmas-themed accent pillow that matches your room’s color scheme.
Soft furnishings are easy ways to add pops of color and texture. Place pillows and throws on seats or the end of the bed. Then, use an area rug to pull together all the elements used in the room.
Christmas Bedroom Décor Checklist
Room decorating for Christmas is a fun way to bring the festive spirit of the season into your personal spaces. A few coordinated pieces are all it takes and you can dress up any bedroom for the holidays. Here’s a checklist to help you get started:
Holiday Décor Essentials
- Unlit or pre-lit Christmas tree(s)
- Christmas wreath or swag
- Christmas garland
- Ornaments and ribbons
- Tree topper
- Tree skirt or collar
- Tabletop accent trees
- LED lights
- Candles and candleholders
- Room fragrance
- A cozy rug
- Snow globes or other decorative accents
Christmas Bedding Ideas
- Festive throw or bedspread
- Assortment of throw pillows in solid colors
- Assortment of patterned throw pillows
- One Christmas-themed pillow
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the answers to some of the most common questions about decorating the bedroom for Christmas.
How Can I Decorate My Bedroom for Christmas?
Place a miniature Christmas tree on your nightstand, string up lights on your windows, and hang a wreath above the headboard. You can also spruce up your dresser with a garland or a bowl filled with ornaments and change your bedding to holiday-themed colors such as red and green.
How Do You Put Christmas Lights in the Bedroom?
There are plenty of Christmas lights ideas for the bedroom including draping them along your headboard and hanging them on the walls. Use battery-operated string lights for convenience and secure them with adhesive clips.
What Do You Hang Above Your Bed During Christmas?
You can hang a wreath, garland, Christmas wall art, string lights, or stockings above your bed during Christmas. Make sure they’re securely fastened to keep them from falling off.
We hope these ideas inspired you to add cozy Christmas bedroom décor for you and your loved ones to enjoy. Click the button below to see our full collection of holiday decorations on sale.
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