Go all in on color, ribbon, and sparkle.

Loads of Saturated Color

David Land

Color is one of the main components of amaximalist room.

Christmas decor doesn’t have to consist of onlyred and green, or even of just any one color.

a living room with a Christmas tree and decorated mantel

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Stockings allow each person in the household to express their personality.

Vintage orhandmade stockingsoffer countless options that fit this eclectic aesthetic.

Hang a garland on your tree or along a mantel, and hang signs anywhere you’dregularly put your art.

Rainbow ombre Christmas tree

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check that the typeface is bold and colorful to best fit a maximalist aesthetic.

Use in combination with ribbon and vibrant ornaments for the ultimate maximalist tree.

Vintage Accents

Vintage Christmases were full of nods to maximalism.

Vignette of fireplace mantle with vintage Christmas stockings

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Scour your local antique stores orestate salestofind one-of-a-kind vintage decor.

For added interest, find ones in bright colors andfunky shapes and styleslike twisted or fluted candlesticks.

Place them in metallic or chunky candlestick holders.

Living room with a colorful mantel and Christmas tree

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Colored Trees

Green trees aren’t the only option available.

Hot pink, bright blue, or vibrant orange all fit well into a maximalist Christmas display.

With their eye-catching color, you don’t even need ornaments.

Christmas tree with tinsel and fabric

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Place them on a dresser, desk, or countertop.

Or start your own collection of ornaments obtained from your travels or ones representing each year’s big milestones.

Citrus Fruit Decor

An inexpensive option for a maximalist Christmas is citrus fruit decor.

Wooden chest with a ceramic Christmas tree collection

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Thinly slice oranges, lemons, and grapefruits and dehydrate themto make DIY garlands, ornaments,and wreaths.

If you dehydrate them properly, they’ll be good to use for years to come.

Christmas tree and fireplace with pink and orange decor

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Pink and green child’s bedroom

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ornaments hanging in a tree

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citrus wreath

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