1. FOLLOWING DECOR TRENDS YOU DON'T REALLY LOVE
The easiest mistake to make when it comes to Christmas decor is to be too influenced by Christmas trends. Just like with interior design trends, you want to be inspired by these styles but don't let them overcome the looks you really love and that have meaning to you no matter how kitsch they may be. Luckily nostalgia is a designer-approved trend this year anyways.
2. GOING OVER THE TOP WITH NEW DECOR
'While the Christmas season lures us into a world of shimmering lights and vibrant hues, it's easy to fall into the trap of overdoing it. Even though I’m a lover of color and pattern, overly thematic decorations can oftentimes feel cliché and tacky, taking away from the charm of the festive season.' explains designer Kati Curtis.
3. DEVIATING FROM A TRIED AND TESTED THEME
The most effective and beautiful Christmas decor is cohesiveness and continuity. Even if you go all out with maximalist holiday decor, there should still be something that ties it all together like a color scheme or a reoccurring pattern.
4. NOT BLENDING FAUX AND REAL FOLLIAGE
While there are now so many incredibly realistic faux Christmas garlands, wreaths, and greenery, you can really elevate them by adding in real foliage or dried fruits. This will make and faux greenery look fuller and more convincing. You could ditch the fake evergreen all together and have a go a making your own garland.
5. CREATING TOO MUCH VISUAL CLUTTER
The whole point in Christmas decor is for it to add something beautiful and visual and creative to your home. But bringing in all this extra decor and Christmas lighting and a full-sized Christmas tree can risk looking cluttered, so to avoid this just ensure you have focal points within your rooms. Nothing should be competing.