Christmas naturally has strong associations with abundance and festivity, which can often translate to some pretty over the top decorations. We’ve seen a real topple into high kitsch in the last few years, not to mention this year’s craze for the Ralph Lauren Christmas aesthetic. But it doesn’t have to be this way. If your style leans more towards the austere and elegant, there are plenty of cool, minimalist Christmas decorating ideas out there – chic ways to acknowledge the season without being brash. Decorating with foliage and natural materials works particularly well in this context, as do hand-crafted paper decorations that hark back to a simpler time. Scroll down for our favourite minimalist Christmas decorating ideas from the pages of House & Garden.
