Christmas is one of the busiest times of the year, from shopping to cooking to the highlight of decking out your home with decorations that have been stored away all year, it’s a time full of tradition.
For some, the comfort of the same decorations making their reappearance after a year in storage adds to the Christmas feeling as much as a home-cooked meal and a cosy movie. For others who are looking to shake up the way they dress their home for Christmas, Johanna Constantinou from Tapi Carpets & Floors has shared 4 trends which are taking over homes for Christmas.
A snowy white rug for a white Christmas
Pantone’s Colour of the Year has been named as “Cloud Dancer” a pristine snowy white which can add a cosy festive accent to any room this Christmas. What that means for your home can be anything from snowman decorations, faux snowy Christmas trees or even just some white tree ornaments to add bring a splash of Cloud Dancer into your home this Christmas time. If you’re looking for a way to bring it into your home in a statement piece, using our carpet whipping service we can turn any of our carpets into rugs to add a festive touch to your living room or bedroom, and make it feel as though you’re stepping into a winter wonderland straight out of Narnia.
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Goodbye minimalism, hello maximalism
Introducing more non-traditional colours and materials into your home at Christmas can be a great way to personalise the holiday to your own taste, allowing you bring your own personality to life in your décor. This can be achieved by adding pinks and blues as well as varying textures such as paper and velvet. It also allows for sentimental ornaments to see the light of day and for you to embrace and incorporate the nostalgia of Christmases gone by.
How to maintain your natural tree
A non-artificial Christmas tree is a statement of a traditional Christmas for many, but proper maintenance surrounding the tree is extremely important for those who want to maximise the lifespan of their flooring.
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Pine needles can discolour both carpeted and hardwood flooring due to the tree’s sap and the tannins from the needles themselves. You should avoid using your vacuum to clean up the needles as they can damage the inside of the hoover and lead to overheating or breaking down entirely, instead picking up fallen needles, using a rubber broom, or placing a tree skirt around the base of the tree to keep them contained are easy ways to ensure that your natural tree doesn’t come to the detriment of your flooring.
A trending twist on a Christmas colour staple
When thinking of Christmas, the first colour that comes to mind is often red. This year, however, we’ve seen a shift toward deeper, more heritage-driven shades, with burgundy leading the conversation. A hallmark of the Ralph Lauren Christmas aesthetic, burgundy brings a sense of timeless luxury and warmth to festive styling. According to Google Trends data, searches for burgundy Christmas ornaments peaked this November, almost double the previous high seen in 2024, with interest surging worldwide. The shade pairs effortlessly with forest green and metallic golds, creating a refined, Ralph Lauren–inspired update on the traditional Christmas colour palette.
