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Well, the festive season is all but here and that means it’s time to decorate! What’s your go-to Christmas style? There are so many options to choose from because we are excited, we’ve made a style guide to give you some inspiration!

Traditional

Think big Fir Trees, covered in red and gold sparkling decorations, beautiful traditional Santa ornaments and maybe a nutcracker or angel. This style conjures the image of a stunning tree beside a cosy fireplace, with stockings hanging neatly (not exactly the reality here in Australia, but we can dream). To achieve this look:

• Look for decorations in red, green and gold colour tones, embellished with glitter and jewels will be perfect!
• Use traditional Christmas greenery and flowers like Poinsettias, pinecones, and berries!
• For the gifts, use big gold bows to tie the look all together.

Australiana

More and more we are embracing our unique country and summer Christmas weather, leaning into the Australiana trend! For this style we imagine a pine tree with modern decorations and baubles. This trend uses a lot of Australian plants, we are thinking wreaths made from native flora, rather than traditional looks, as well as bringing other little bits of nature in, be it the beach or the bush. To achieve this look:

• Grab the trend with both hands and use a rustic bucket to stand your tree in. Go for baubles that steer away from traditional Christmas colours, and a *little* bit of tinsel won’t hurt!
• Bring in as many native flowers as you like – they are fantastic as Christmas dinner center pieces in a vase or placed around the table.
• Australians are a laid-back bunch, so gift wrapping looks great a little bit miss-matched, have fun and chose a funky print, there are plenty to be found!

Minimalist

This popular trend is great for those who maybe have a little bit of Grinch in them. It’s all about simplicity, grabbing a tree – perhaps a sparse, non-traditional tree and keeping decorations light, simply have just fairy lights looks perfect. This is a crisp, fresh approach to the Christmas style, helping to create a calming environment (perfect if you’re hosting the Christmas dinner). To achieve this look:

• Choose a bare tree or even a wooden tree built from timber, decorate with a light hand.
• Use nature for other decorations, grab branches and pinecones from outside and style with mason jars or beautiful bowls.
• Keep neutral and natural in mind throughout when choosing other decorations.
• Craft paper or basic wrap finished with string look fabulous under the tree in this style.

Our huge Christmas range in store will cover every style! You can choose to style in a particular fashion or go with your favorite Christmas looks, either way we have gorgeous decorations and gift ideas for everyone.

So, you’re looking for *that* piece, that will tie the whole room together or make it pop! Selecting the right piece of art can be tricky, especially when you are trying to envision a piece in-store or online, in your home.

We’ve put together this handy guide to help you chose the right print for your space.

If you love it, go for it

The first rule is if you see a piece and fall in love with it…throw all the other rules out the window. You don’t need to worry about colour, size or if it matches. If it makes you happy, excited, calm or any other positive emotion, go for it!

Size

Measure or keep an idea in mind of how big you want the artwork to be, to give you a guide of what might work. Consider the size- do you want a large focal point on a blank wall or perhaps something a little smaller to hang above a bed or couch. You may want a smaller piece to complement an existing style – smaller pieces are great to double or triple up to create an awesome effect.

Colour and style

Colour is closely related to mood and emotion, so look for something that matches the mood you want to create in a room. For example, most people want their bedroom to be a calm haven – search for neutral colours or light blues and pinks, as they create a soothing effect. Soft shapes will do the same. In other spaces you can be bolder, such as the dining room – a loud, attention-grabbing piece is a perfect conversation starter when guests come over.

Don’t forget to update

Changing a piece of artwork is a fantastic (and relatively inexpensive) way to give a room a face lift. Trust us, replacing a piece that’s been on the wall for years will do wonders for creating a refreshed feel in your home. It’s also loads of fun picking a new piece, too!

If you are searching for wall art inspiration, come and browse our HUGE range in store.