Our Favorite Holiday Decorating Trends and DIY Dupes for 2024

The holiday season is upon us, there’s no better time to embrace decor that feels festive, cozy, and true to your personal style. This year, holiday decorating is all about combining luxury with nature-inspired elements and timeless charm, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere without breaking the bank. By channeling the whimsical, elegant vibe of brands like Anthropologie, you can bring an elevated touch to your decor with easy DIYs and affordable dupes. Here’s how to style your home for the holidays with my favorite 2024 trends, designer-inspired DIYs, and clever budget-friendly finds.

The Luxe Holiday Color Palette: Deep Hues with Metallic Accents

In 2024, holiday color schemes are shifting from the classic reds and greens, making room for a more sophisticated palette. This season, expect rich hues like midnight blue, sage green, and terracotta, paired with warm metallics like brass, aged gold, and even touches of pewter. These colors bring warmth and elegance to your space, creating a cozy yet refined aesthetics that feels high-end and contemporary.

Pro Tip: Start with a base color, such as a soft white or beige, and layer in the bolder tones through accessories. For example, plush cranberry or forest green pillows on a neutral sofa instantly create a cozy holiday feel without overwhelming the room.

DIY Ornaments: To bring this color palette to life, try making your own metallic ornaments. Pick up inexpensive glass or plastic baubles from the dollar store, then spray-pain them in your chosen metallic shades. For added texture, wrap some velvet ribbon in tones like forest green or deep navy. The final look will be sophisticated and striking, capturing the Anthropologie look at a fraction of the cost.

Layered Textures: Consider using a neutral base with these rich tones layered through pillows, throws, and table settings. Midnight blue or cranberry red accent pillows against a beige sofa can set the tone, while the metallic candle holders or a terracotta throw blanket can bring depth and warmth.

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Nature-Inspired Trees and Greenery: Organic Beauty and Minimalist Elegance

This season’s greenery is all about understated elegance. Forget glittery garlands and plastic wreaths— 2024 is the year of natural, simple greenery and tree decor that feels organic and timeless. Think unadorned trees with minimal yet meaningful ornaments, dried floral arrangements, and garlands made from eucalyptus, olive branches, or pinecones.

DIY Citrus Garland: Dried citrus garlands are a simple yet beautiful way to bring a rustic, handmade element to your decor. To make your own, slice oranges thinly and bake them on a low setting until fully dried, then string them with twine. Layer with pine sprigs or add some small wooden beads for an Anthropologie-inspired, artisan feel.

Handmade Clay Ornaments: Air-dry clay is your best friend for creating a high-end yet natural ornament collection. Use holiday-themed cookie cutters to create shapes, make a small hole for hanging, and let them air dry. Once they’re set, paint them with matte white or muted metallics. Adding a simple linen or velvet ribbon makes them look chic and handmade, perfect for a minimalist tree or wreath.

Stylish Mantels and Asymmetrical Shelf Styling

The Mantel is often the focal point of holiday decor, and this year’s styling trends embrace a layered, slightly asymmetrical look that feels both curated and approachable. The goal is to create an organic display, with elements like cascading garlands, clusters of candles, and vintage-inspired accents for a look that’s both charming and visually dynamic.

Pro Tip: Arrange garlands asymmetrically for a modern look, with ones side cascading lower. Incorporate varying heights with candleholders, and add seasonal touches like pinecones, berries, or small holiday figurines.

DIY Rustic Candle Holders: Create Anthropologie-inspired candle holders by adding small amounts of decorative moss or faux snow to thrifted candleholders, giving them a wintery, woodland feel. You could also spray-paint mismatched candlesticks in a single color—like matte brass or aged gold—for a cohesive yet eclectic look.

Layered Garland Styling: Instead of symmetrical arrangements, go for an asymmetrical garland draped on one side of the mantle. To make it look fuller, layer a faux eucalyptus or olive branch garland with real greenery, then add in mini pinecones, berries, or dried flowers for depth. Top it off with varied candle heights and a few well-places holiday figurines for a high-end yet homey look.

Cozy Textiles with High-Impact Patterns

Textiles play a huge role in holiday decor, creating warmth and inviting guests to feel at home. This year, bold patterns like oversized plaids, tartan, and houndstooth are trending, but with a modern twist. Look for these patterns in unconventional color combinations like sage and cream or navy and gold, which bring a chic update to classic holiday motifs.

DIY No-Sew Pillow Covers: If you have old plaid blankets or fabric scraps, turn them into pillow covers. Measure and cut to size, then use fabric glue or iron-on adhesive to seal the edges—no sewing machine needed. Plaid or tartan throw pillows bring texture to your seating and give your home that cozy holiday vibe inspired by Anthropologie.

Layered Throws and Rugs: For an extra cozy look, layer chunky knit throws or faux fur blankets over your sofa or armchairs. On the floor, add a plush, patterned rug in warm tones. Brands like Boutique Rugs or Loloi offer high-quality options that are both affordable and on-trend.

DIY Ornaments and Table Decor with Personalized Flair

Anthropologie-inspired decor is often whimsical and unique, making it the perfect style to infuse with DIY ornaments and personalized touches. This year, thinking about using sustainable materials, unique shapes, and unexpected textures for ornaments that add character to your tree and table settings,

Clay Monogram Ornaments: Use air-dry clay to create monogrammed ornaments for each family member. Simply roll out the clay, cut out the letters with alphabet cookie cutters, and let them dry. These ornaments add a personalized touch to your tree, and you can paint or embellish them to suit your color scheme.

Miniature Wreath Place Settings: Add a touch of greenery to your table settings by making miniature wreaths for each guest. Use small, flexible branches (like rosemary or thyme), tie them into tiny circles, and secure with twine. Lay these wreaths on each plate with a simple name tag for beautiful, handmade addition that guests can take home.

Tablescapes with Earthy Elegance

Holiday tablescapes are embracing a natural, earthy vibe this year. Rather than traditional, over-the-top settings, 2024’s tablescapes feature organic textures, neutral tones, and low-profile centerpieces that keep things intimate and inviting.

DIY Wooden Centerpiece Tray: Use a wood board or tray as the base with your tablescape. Arrange candles, small greenery sprigs, and perhaps a few vintage ornaments or pinecones. This simple setup captures the essence of Anthropologie’s artisan vibe and creates a warm, inviting atmosphere.

Natural Linen Napkins with DIY Napkin Rings: Natural linen napkins are a classic yet versatile addition to any holiday table. Make your own napkin rings by tying the napkins with jute twine and tucking in a spring of rosemary or a cinnamon stick. This simple touch adds holiday charm and brings a subtle, pleasant fragrance to your table.

Seasonal Scents for a Festive Atmosphere

The right scents can elevate holiday decor, making your home feel warm and festive. Rather than store-bought candles, try simmering spices on the stove for a natural fragrance that fills the entire house with holiday cheer.

DIY Stovetop Simmer Pot: To create an aromatic ambiance, fill a pot with water, add cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, and sliced oranges or cranberries. Let it simmer on low heat throughout the day to spread cozy, seasonal scents without any synthetic ingredients.

Fragrant Greenery: Another option is to incorporate fresh herbs into your holiday decor. Rosemary sprigs in your centerpiece or pine branches in a vase can add both beauty and fragrance to your space, giving it that natural, holiday ambiance inspired by Anthropologie.

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