Inviting, vintage inspired Christmas decorating ideas – Christmas Home Tour

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Unique ideas for decorating for Christmas. How to create an inviting holiday space in this vintage inspired Christmas home tour.

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, I like to try different things when I decorate for Christmas but, ultimately, red and green have my heart. This year I added in a lot of black and brown accessories because they add warmth and a feeling of warm nostalgia. If you’ve been here a while you also know I love using things in unexpected ways to decorate. 

For this home tour I thought I would focus more on the details of each vignette. I’m also including the video so you can see how everything comes together. 

Come on in….

In the entryway I used a lot of black to ground the space.

 

Vintage inspired Christmas decorating ideas - Life on Kaydeross Creek

 

I found this antique frame at our antique shop for just $9. It’s perfect for a bit of nostalgia in the entryway along with the antique bells and sled.

 

Unique Christmas decorating ideas - using a Picture frame in the foyer for a wreath - Life on Kaydeross Creek

 

You can see the entryway makeover here

 

Christmas decorating ideas in the foyer

 

For the entryway table, I used a basket with some greens and layered in some books for a simple vignette. It’s one of my favorite holiday decorating ideas. 

 

Christmas in the entryway - simple ideas to decorate the entry for Christmas

 

Chalkboards are always easy to decorate with. I really like the depth they add with the layers on the mantel.

You can find all my Christmas decor picks on AMAZON here. 

 

Christmas mantel - Life on Kaydeross Creek

 

You can see other mantel decorating ideas here

The top of the armoire in the great room is layered with crocks and greens. I added the basket for height and texture. 

 

Christmas decor on the top of armoire in great room

 

I love to use art or prints as inspiration and when it’s thrifted it’s even better. I picked up this vintage train print at a church thrift sale for $5 and the colors are just perfect for Christmas. It’s a great jumping off point for this Christmas vignette. 

 

Using thrifted art as inspiration for Christmas decorating shelf in great room

 

A simple addition to the coffee table…

 

How to decorate your coffee table for Christmas - great room coffee table

 

I stuck with a black/brown and red/green theme on the hutch in the office. 

 

How to decorate shelves for Christmas - Hutch in great room

You can see the full hutch makeover here

I absolutely love these books and book ends.  The books are from a local antique store and I got the bookends at the Brimfield Antique Show & Flea Market. 

 

How to decorate shelves for Christmas - hutch vignette with vintage books

 

 

How to decorate shelves for Christmas - hutch vignette with toolbox

 

My husband picked up this old pocket watch at a flea market. It’s perfect for Christmas decor.

 

How to create unique vignettes for Christmas with everyday items - Life on Kaydeross Creek

 

Bowls are a great way to add texture and interest…

 

Unique way to decorate for Christmas using vintage pieces and antiques - - Life on Kaydeross Creek

 

In the family room, I kept it a bit more green/white. Another vintage decorating idea is to use old spindles tied together with a strip of drop cloth.

 

Vintage inspired Christmas decorating ideas - Christmas decorating with green and white - Life on Kaydeross Creek

 

Watch the full video here…

 

 
 

Vintage inspired Christmas decorating ideas - Life on Kaydeross Creek

 

I used these printables from the graphics fairy as inspiration for this vignette. The Irish Santa was a gift from my husband. 🙂

 

Vintage inspired Christmas decorating ideas - Life on Kaydeross Creek

 

I got these digital downloads on Etsy. You can find them here

 

Simple, unique Christmas decorating ideas - Life on Kaydeross Creek

 

Heading into the kitchen…

 

Adding bits of vintage charm to the kitchen - Life on Kaydeross Creek

 

See the full kitchen makeover here

 

Christmas in the kitchen - ideas to add vintage charm to the kitchen for Christmas - Life on Kaydeross Creek

 

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Simple kitchen Christmas decorating ideas - Life on Kaydeross Creek

 

In the dining room I stuck with more traditional Christmas decorating ideas and used the red and green but the “tablecloth” is a blanket from the Targe Dollar Spot a couple of years ago. 

 

Dining room centerpiece for Christmas

 

Dining room at Christmas

 

I hope you found some inspiration throughout this vintage inspired Christmas home tour and thought of different ways to use things you have to decorate for Christmas. 

Merry Christmas to you and yours!! 

Col

 

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  1. I absolutely love your home. If I had to pick only 1 favorite piece, it would be the hutch & colors and decorating.
    All the different rooms with holiday spirit.
    Have a beautiful holiday.