Indoor Christmas Decoration Ideas for Living Rooms

The living room is the heart of your home, especially at Christmas. Whether you’re snuggling up on the sofa to watch Elf for the fifteenth time or hosting a festive drinks party, your indoor Christmas decorations need to live up to the occasion.

From where to position your Christmas tree to how to choose the perfect cosy Christmas cushions, we’ve got all the Christmas living room ideas to transform your indoor space this festive season.

Bring the outside in with natural Christmas garlands

The festive season just wouldn’t be complete without our classic decoration, the Christmas garland. Adding some festive foliage to your living room is one of the most simple but effective ways to transform your space into a festive sanctuary.

Brighten up your mantelpiece with a traditional garland display or festoon your doorways for an instant hit of festive joy.

If you’re feeling creative, check out our blog on how to make your own Christmas garland, or explore our range of pre-made Christmas garlands at Homebase. With our Frosted Forest range, you can find everything you need to continue the theme of outdoor magic across your Christmas living room décor.

Give it some glamour

With a touch of sparkle and a sprinkling of glitzy embellishments, you can make your Christmas living room décor as glamourous as it is festive.

For a refined, opulent feel, introduce some Christmas room decorations with a bit of shimmer and lustre. An iridescent pink bauble or glittered gold feathers are the perfect finishing touch for our Gilded Glamour aesthetic.

Visit our blog for more glamorous inspiration and elegant Christmas tree decorating ideas.

Perfect the Christmas tree centrepiece

Whether you go for real pine or enjoy the convenience of an artificial tree, your Christmas tree is always the main attraction and finding a good spot for it is key.

Choosing a cosy corner is a classic choice, and you can rarely go wrong with this one. This is a great place to put your Christmas tree in a smaller living room, as it doesn’t take up too much unnecessary space. Just make sure you have enough space and are close enough to a mains outlet to power your Christmas tree lights.

If you really want to give the neighbours a treat (and you have the space), you can position your tree in front of a large window. That way, everyone gets to enjoy your beautifully dressed Christmas tree.

Mix up your colour palette

Christmas doesn’t have to be about the classic green and red combo. In fact, introducing new colours into the mix is a great way to add some variety and fun into your space, particularly for a modern Christmas living room.

If you want to emulate a winter solstice theme, explore the varying shades of blue available in our Rhapsody Blues range. Team some dark navy-blue baubles with a teal star ornament for a timeless, wintry display. If you’re seeking a warmer, cosier feel, plump for rosy pinks and berry reds from our Gilded Glamour collection. Introducing and pink and berry bauble wreath is the perfect way to liven up your festive décor.

Go big with small, simple touches

Small, simple touches can be just as effective in creating a festive atmosphere as big, all-out displays. When it comes to living room Christmas decorations, sometimes less is more. Try decorating your doors, cabinets or other pieces of furniture with simple hanging ornaments, like a hemp rope star decoration, or stringing cute Christmas lights along your mantlepiece or windows.

Want to know how to decorate a small living room for Christmas? Swap out your all-season décor for some Christmas favourites to save space. Try some cutesy Christmas cushions or festive candle holders to replace your normal décor.

Embrace traditional Christmas magic

You really can’t go wrong with the traditional red and green Christmas classics. If you want to nail the perfect cosy Christmas living room, try some rustic wooden ornaments and dried fruit, red berries and hanging mistletoe.

Think wooden nutcrackers, felt stockings and red berry and pinecone wreaths to conjure festive joy. Explore all of this and more at Homebase’s Christmas Spirit range, available to browse online and in-store at your local Homebase.

And there we have it, our favourite Christmas living room decoration ideas. Don’t forget to share your living room festive transformation on @Homebase_UK and explore all 2023 Christmas trends.