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Ellen Finch

‘They’re seriously sophisticated’ – 9 dark Christmas decorating ideas for a festive look that's grown-up but cozy

Dark Christmas living room scheme with garland over mantlepiece.

The joy of dark-colored Christmas decorating ideas is in the moodiness they add to a scheme. Christmas decorations tend to go in four general directions: the traditional, the off-beat colorful, the Scandi-inspired neutral, and, of course, the dark and moody. Creating more of a grown-up feel, the latter is smart and sophisticated, while still feeling cozy and homely – the perfect balance for a stylish scheme, we think.

As far as Christmas decorating ideas go, then, it’s safe to say we’re fans. There are so many ways to incorporate a dark festive look into your home, from dramatic tablescapes to showstopping garlands and fabulous floral displays. And going dark doesn’t mean you can’t incorporate color – in fact, it’s encouraged by many of the designers we spoke to for this piece.

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