5 Pieces that Shift Your Decor from Christmas to Winter in Style

Jan 2nd 2024

Christmas is over. Gone are the sparkly lights and shimmery bows. After we’ve packed away a kaleidoscope of decorations and put the parties behind us, post-holiday life can seem sadly humdrum.

You can suffer through a dreary winter or make the next few months a time of rejuvenation. Adding a few simple comforts can gently enliven your home’s spaces, even during the darkest part of the year. Shift away from bold Christmas decor and keep the styles and fabrics simple and soft to create your own cozy winter haven.

Here are some winter decorating ideas on transitioning your decor from Christmas to winter.

Winter Wreaths

Changing out a door wreath is one of the easiest ways to update your decor any time of year. In January, however, homes stripped of all the festive decorations can look pretty bare. Rather than eliminating your front door decor, switch out a Christmas pine wreath for something a bit more in tune with the season. To keep your interior decor fresh, you can also regularly switch out the seasonal wreaths over your mantel or couch. Winter wreaths may feature creams and browns, evergreens or even soft pinks that will easily blend with Valentine’s Day decor next month.

9.5 inch white roses and winter botanicals wreath

13 inch white and pink wooden floral wreath

Outdoor Flags

Here’s another quick way to transition your outdoor decor from Christmas to winter. Simply switch out your house flag. Flags that reflect winter birds, creatures and scenes are the perfect choice to decorate your home’s exterior in January. Or, why not “skip ahead” to the next holiday on the calendar? The bright pinks of a new Valentine’s Day flag can’t help but add warmth to a chill winter landscape.

cardinal bird printed rectangular garden flag

winter woods chickadee 40x28 inch house flag

winter deer in field near rustic barn 40x28 inch house flag

Vintage car with 'Love' banner 12.5x18 inch garden flag

Candles & Lanterns

Winter can seem especially dark when the Christmas lights come down. Maintain warm lighting in your interior decor with decorative candle lanterns, stylish candle holders and flameless LED candles. Consider versatile soft white, cream or gold lanterns that blend well with many decors, or choose a black lantern to add contrast to a neutral palette. Bonus: Dress up your lantern with colored candles, berries and greens when the holidays roll around again next year.

set of 2 antique white wooden pillar candle holders

set of 3 cream candle lanterns with brushed gold accents

13 inch gold swirl hurricane candle holder

set of 3 snowy woodland flameless LED flickering candles

Artificial Plants

In the dead of winter, who doesn’t long for a touch of green? Artificial plants are a pretty and convenient way to reinvigorate your decor without a lot of mess or bother. From pots to brighten a tabletop or desk to trees and topiaries for a foyer or shadowy corner, you’ll be surprised by the difference a plant can make to your home decor. While you’re browsing, check out our Real Touch™ luxury botanicals and explore some of the most realistic faux plants around.

4 foot potted two tone green artificial monstera plant

6.5 inch artificial watermelon peperomia plant

Real Touch artificial fern plant in 11 inch orb pot

Real Touch 29 inch artificial potted green striped leaf draceana snake plant

serene modern living room with comfy couch, throw pillows and blankets

Throws & Pillows

Nothing beats a cushy pillow and soft throw blanket for maximizing coziness during the weather season. Take your choice of weaves, fabrics and colors to update your space and make it a place of comfort and indulgence. Whether you’re enjoying the sublime solitude of hot chai and a good book or snuggling with someone special for a snow day movie marathon, new throws can’t help but make your winter decor more inviting.

15 inch beige jumbo knit square throw pillow

18 inch gray corduroy square throw pillow

soft and fluffy white 50x60 inch throw blanket

gray zig zag chevron fringed throw blanket

Let’s face it: After the bustle of the past few months, you could use a rest. Fortunately, these simple decorating ideas take very little effort. By switching out or adding a couple of key decor pieces, you can transform your holiday home into a relaxing retreat that continues to reflect the beauty of the season.