You know that moment when you drape a garland and suddenly the whole room feels magical? That’s the energy we’re channeling. These five complete room designs each revolve around a different garland vibe—lush, modern, rustic, glam, and coastal—so you can pick your mood and run with it.
Think of this as a little house tour, but make it festive. Let’s step into five totally distinct spaces you could recreate this weekend.
1. Heritage Lodge: Velvet, Plaid, and Pine
This living room feels like a vintage Christmas postcard. The star is a thick cedar garland swagged across a stone fireplace, tucked with burgundy velvet ribbon, tartan bows, and clusters of antique brass bells that faintly chime when the fire crackles.
Walls are a warm mushroom taupe, and the sofa is deep forest green velvet loaded with plaid and cable-knit pillows. A kilim rug grounds the space, while a leather armchair and a basket of wool throws add weight and warmth.
- Garland details: Cedar + noble fir mix, wired velvet ribbon, brass bells, dried oranges, pinecones
- Mantel styling: Two brass candlesticks, a vintage landscape painting, and a small stack of leather-bound books
- Lighting: Warm white micro-lights woven through the greens for a soft glow
Finish with a bowl of cinnamon sticks and an old-school mercury glass ornament or two on the coffee table. It’s heirloom without feeling precious.
2. Scandinavian Snowfall: Minimal, Airy, and Calm
Picture a sunlit dining room in winter whites and pale woods. A slim eucalyptus garland runs down the center of a blonde oak table, dotted with paper snowflakes, white ceramic houses, and a whisper of frosted baby’s breath.
Chairs are light birch with shearling throws, and the walls are a soft warm white. The sideboard holds a minimal village of matte white trees, and a simple linen runner adds texture without busyness.
- Garland details: Seeded eucalyptus, baby’s breath, white taper candles in matte stone holders
- Palette: White, oat, soft gray-green, natural wood
- Accents: Black iron curtain rods and picture frames to anchor the lightness
Keep it crisp: no multicolor lights here. Just warm LED tapers twinkling softly so the greenery feels like fresh snow dusted over a quiet forest.
3. Modern Glam Noir: Black, Gold, and Mirror Shine
Now for drama. This entryway is all high-contrast glamour, with a glossy black console and an oversized gilt mirror. A sleek magnolia leaf garland wraps the mirror, turned so the bronze undersides flash like gold.
On the console, a trio of smoked glass hurricanes holds pillar candles, and a low bowl brims with black-and-gold ornaments. A plush charcoal runner leads the eye to a black-stained staircase dressed in a minimal garland—just cedar roping with black velvet ribbon tails and tiny pin lights.
- Garland details: Magnolia leaves, cedar roping, black velvet ribbon, gold bead strands
- Finishes: Brass, smoked glass, lacquered black wood, mirror
- Color story: Black, gold, deep charcoal, warm white light
It’s moody holiday perfection—like a night out, but at home. The glow bouncing off the gold and glass is the whole show.
4. Cozy Farmhouse Kitchen: Gingerbread and Evergreen
This one smells like Christmas. A spruce-and-cedar garland hugs the range hood, dotted with dried oranges, mini gingerbread cookies, and striped candy canes. The cabinets are creamy white with matte black hardware, and the counters are kept clear except for a chunky wooden board with a hot cocoa station.
Open shelves get little terracotta pots of rosemary and a stack of red-striped tea towels. Window frames are slightly aged wood, and the sink window wears a simple garland swag with red gingham ribbon tails.
- Garland details: Spruce, cedar, twine-tied oranges, cinnamon sticks, gingham ribbon
- Anchor tones: Creamy white, warm wood, barn red accents
- Practical touch: Keep garland clear of heat sources; use command hooks for easy removal
Hang a few cookie cutters as ornaments on the garland and swap your ceramic canisters for clear jars of marshmallows and peppermint. It’s edible décor—dangerous in the best way.
5. Coastal Calm Living Room: Sea Glass and Driftwood Greens
Think beach house at Christmas without the kitsch. The sofa is linen in a sandy beige with seafoam and pale blue pillows. A low whitewashed coffee table sits on a jute rug, and the fireplace is clad in stacked white tile.
The garland is airy: a mix of olive branches and sage eucalyptus draped lightly across the mantel, woven with sea glass beads, driftwood pieces, and a subtle thread of soft twinkle lights. Two woven lanterns flank the hearth, and a ceramic bowl of bleached pinecones ties in the natural textures.
- Garland details: Olive + eucalyptus, sea glass beads, mini starfish, linen ribbon in sand
- Palette: Sand, seafoam, misty blue, soft white
- Texture mix: Jute, linen, whitewashed wood, matte pottery
Skip the heavy reds and metallics. Let the soft greens and watery blues do the talking, like ocean light on a winter morning.
Ready to deck your halls? Pick the vibe that feels like you—heritage lodge, serene Scandi, glamorous noir, farmhouse cozy, or coastal calm—and let the garland lead the whole look. One strand, a few thoughtful accents, and your space will feel like a holiday story you actually want to live in.
