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Decorating for Christmas with Warm Neutrals

In: Christmas Decorating Ideas & Projects, DECORATING, Home Tours

This Christmas I am decorating my living room with warm neutrals and rich metallic tones to create a cozy space to spend the chilly nights in New England.

Bloggers’ Best Holiday Home Tour

This week is the Bloggers’ Best Holiday Home Tour! This is my favorite home tour of the year. There will be more than 35 bloggers opening their doors and sharing their homes that are decked out for the holidays.

If you are coming over here from Kelly at The Tattered Pew’s Red & Green Christmas Home Tour wasn’t it just so pretty! I love her Colorado home.

For those of you that are new to Cottage on Bunker Hill…welcome!! I’m Jennifer and here you will find lots of inspiration and DIYs for creating a beautiful home on a budget. There is nothing that I love more than to find an expensive look and then figure out a way to recreate it for a heck of a lot less!!

Jennifer Howard
Making a Bottle Brush Tree Wreath

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Living Room Christmas Decorating Ideas

This Christmas I am decorating my home with warm neutral tones and muted metallics to create a cozy and welcoming environment…especially when it’s cold outside here in New England.

In my living room, I have a neutral gray sectional and use creams, greens, and brown leather throw pillows as accent colors.

The walls are painted Ancient Marble by Sherwin Williams which is a neutral light green shade.

My area rug is full of rich greens and warm beige tones.

You will see that I have added a few touches of black in the room; black is the perfect neutral!

warm neutrals for winter paint colors
Warm Neutral Colors for Winter

entryway table

In our small home, the front door opens right in the living room so I only have a small hallway that separates the living room and the kitchen.

It’s the perfect amount of space for an entryway table next to the door.

christmas entryway table deocrated with warm neutrals

On the table, I mixed a couple of new things with lots of vintage and thrift store finds. In the Fall I gave this console table a makeover to create a natural wood look.

bells on cedar garland

Over the mirror, I hung a piece of cedar garland (it was actually from a longer garland that I cut in half) and tucked in a small gold bell pick and a few dried flowers from my garden.

Finishing off the look with a length of vintage-looking velvet ribbon.

SOURCES:

  • Mirror- Hobby Lobby
  • Bell Pick- Hobby Lobby
  • Velvet Ribbon- Hobby Lobby
  • Garland- Terrain
green vintage books tied with a velvet ribbon

Decorating with old books is one of my favorite ways to add a little character to a space. I picked up this set of 4 green covered vintage books at a local antique store.

To dress them up for the holidays I tied them together with a mustard-colored velvet ribbon and tucked a dried sedum and pheasant feather into the ribbon.

mini christmas tree in green pot

The one new thing that I did add to this space was a set of little trees and green ceramic pots that I got on my trip down to Ikea. There isn’t an Ikea in any of the northern New England states so I finally went to the one in Massachusetts last month.

pheasant feathers in small black urn

Feathers work in Fall and Winter arrangements. They blend with the other natural touches I’ve sprinkled throughout the house this Christmas.

terracotta vase with greens

The bottom shelf of the table is filled with thrifted finds. A copper lantern, old books, a flea market vase, and a vintage wood recipe box.

This vase started out as a $5 flea market find! I happened to see it on the ground of a booth I was perusing at the Todd Farm Flea Market last Summer. It looked nothing like this…I gave it a faux terracotta look and I have to say that I think it’s my favorite vase DIY (and I’ve done a lot of them here!)

vase close up

flea market flip

how to fake a terracotta vase

Check out how I transformed an ugly flea market find and created a faux terracotta finish on it!

CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE

    antique wood boxy filled with pinecones, greens, and bell

    living room

    gallery wall with snowy pictures and artwork

    My latest DIY project was changing the gallery wall that is behind my sectional to create something with a winter feel.

    winter gallery wall with prints and paintings

    It was inspired by a photo that I saw in the Pottery Barn holiday lookbook that I put my own spin on. The best part is that it didn’t cost me a thing…I just used old frames and a canvas, my printer, and craft supplies that I had on hand.

    painting and abstract
    small frame and pinecones

    You can see how I created a Winter Gallery Wall and maybe try one of the art pieces yourself!

    bookcase

    bookcase with Christmas decorations in warm neutrals and metallic colors

    This bookcase is a fairly new addition to my living room. It’s in the back corner of my small living room and the tall height of the bookcase draws your eye up and gives the illusion of it being a larger space.

    white ceramic houses on shelf with metallic wreath

    I just love having more places to decorate for Christmas!

    The lighted houses were from the Fall clearance at Hobby Lobby but the cream and copper houses work perfectly with my Christmas colors!

    Modern jingle bell wreath

    Jingle Bell Wreath

    a modern take

    Looking for a pretty DIY wreath for Christmas? Try my take on the Arhaus jingle bell wreath!

    SEE TUTORIAL

      DIY’s Seen Here
      • Pinecone Trees
      • Faux Terra Cotta Bead Garland
      • Arhaus Inspired Jingle Bell Wreath

      coffee table

      coffee table with winter decor

      One thing that sold me on this coffee table was the fact that the warm wood tones look like driftwood…and I love the beach! Even in the winter, I love to go down and walk the beach, the cold salt air really clears your head!!

      bowl of greens and ornaments

      On the table, I filled a matte black bowl with warm metallic Christmas ornaments, winter greens, pine cones, and faux antlers.

      metallic glitter ornaments

      A quick way to bring both more natural elements and warm neutral colors together in this space…and it only took a minute to put together.

      frosty pine cones

      shop my living room

      snowflake wall art with garland and bells

      In the past, I would move all my plants out of the living room when I decorated for the holidays but I love that they add more green to the space… and they are just so happy where they are!!

      Another DIY that you can make for your own home is this Easy Winter Snowflake Art. All you need is a large unfinished wood sign, paint, and sticks!


      green armchair with christmas decorations in background
      Hazel Green Chair

      Let me tell you when I was searching for a neutral green chair it wasn’t easy!! Most green chairs that I found were just too bright. The heathered green of this chair works so well with the gray sectional that I already had.


      console with lit metallic christmas trees, gold tree, and mercury glass tree.

      The large console cabinet on the back wall of my living room is where I had fun using lots of metallics and sparkle this Christmas!

      Above the 2 large framed botanical prints I draped a cedar garland and added a string of rose gold bulb lights and a metal bell garland (it’s sold out online at Target but check your local store)

      winter greens arrangement

      For a large centerpiece on the console, I filled a large vessel with fresh pine greens from my backyard along with dried lotus pods, frosted pine cones, and sparkling branches.

      using copper paint on planter

      Pottery Barn Inspired Vase

      thrift store flip

      See the step-by-step tutorial for how I turned an ugly thrift store find into this PB-inspired vase that I love!

      CLICK HERE FOR MORE

        mercury glass tree and icy christmas trees

        The nutcrackers were a fast DIY project using unfinished wood nutcrackers and a can of metallic paint! So easy and affordable!

        living room decorated for Christmas

        Christmas tree

        Christmas Tree

        Continuing my warm neutral and metallic theme here I decorated my tree with gold beads, cream felt garland, green velvet ribbon, and ornaments in different metallic shades. A new addition for me is clip-on battery-operated candles…which I am loving!

        My exact Christmas is sold out everywhere, I checked every retailer for you! It’s the National Tree Company 7.5 ft prelit Norweigan Spruce this tree from Puleo International is the closest one that I can find in stock (I almost got this one!)

        And you guessed it…quite a few of the ornaments were DIYs!! You can see 11 Christmas Ornaments You Can Make to learn how you can make your own ornaments this Christmas.

        large pine cone swag on antique mirror

        Thank you so much for stopping by to see some of my holiday home today! Next up on the tour is the lovely Yvonne over at StoneGable and her Merry and Bright 2022 Christmas Home Tour which you will be blown away by!!


        Bloggers’ Best Holiday Home Tours

        This week I am joining some of my blogging friends for the Bloggers’ Best Holiday Home Tours 2022. Thirty-five talented and creative women will be opening their homes up for you to tour all week long. You can visit each Christmas home tour by clicking the links below.

        Monday’s Tours

        Monday

        The Tattered Pew // Cottage On Bunker Hill // Stonegable // My Wee Abode

        Open Doors Open Hearts // Cottage In The Mitten // My Thrift Store Addiction

        Tuesday’s Tours

        Tuesday

        Midwest Life & Style // She Gave It a Go // Sand Dollar Lane // Bricks n’ Blooms

        Pasha Is Home // Robyn’s French Nest // The Ponds Farmhouse

        Wednesday’s Tours

        Wednesday

        Shiplap and Shells // White Arrows Home // This Is Simplicite // White Lilac Farmhouse

        Peacock Ridge Farm // Cloches and Lavender // Simply2Moms

        Thursday’s Tours

        Thursday

        County Road 407 // Country Peony // Eleanor Rose Home // Le Cultivateur

        Thistlekey Lane // My Family Thyme // Follow The Yellow Brick Home

        Friday’s Tours

        Friday

        Southern Crush At Home // A Life Unfolding // Southern Home and Hospitality // WM Design House

        Dabbling and Decorating // Lora Bloomquist // Vintage and Grace Living


        pine cones

        Christmas Diy

        here are a few favorites…

        1. Make a Christmas Village
        2. Faux Mercury Glass Ornaments
        3. Bottle Brush Tree Wreath
        4. Pine Cone Door Swag
        5. Jingle Bell Wreath


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        here are a few fun facts…

        1. I’ve lived in New England my entire life! This is good because the beach is my favorite place to be…even in the winter I love to go breathe in the salt air.
        2. I am an EARLY BIRD!!! I rarely sleep past 4…it’s my favorite time of day and those wee hours are my most productive. (plus, I LOVE coffee!!)
        3. I am a total Hallmark Christmas movie nut!! Seriously, I know, I know, they are a little sappy but they make me happy!

        By: Jennifer Howard · In: Christmas Decorating Ideas & Projects, DECORATING, Home Tours · Tagged: christmas decor, diy decor, home decor

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        Comments

        1. Lynne Zemaitis says

          December 4, 2022 at 8:35 am

          Jennifer, your holiday home is gorgeous!!! I love the warm neutrals you used with the metallics. Everything is styled so beautifully and there is so much inspiration in each photo. Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas!

          Reply
          • Jennifer Howard says

            December 5, 2022 at 5:58 am

            Thanks so much, Lynne!!!

            Reply
        2. Kate @ Southern Home and Hospitality says

          December 3, 2022 at 7:31 pm

          What a beautiful tour Jennifer! I love all the greenery, metallics, and your bells. And how you painted those simple nutcrackers with metallic paint. My bedroom is also painted in SW Ancient Marble at 150% and it’s so soothing isn’t it? Merry Christmas my friend!

          Reply
          • Jennifer Howard says

            December 5, 2022 at 5:58 am

            Thanks so much, Kate!!

            Reply
        3. Wendy McMonigle says

          December 3, 2022 at 1:07 am

          I just adore your Christmas decor, Jennifer. The colors you chose are so rich and that tree is fantastic. I am going to try this neutral theme one of these days. So fun to tour with you this week.

          Reply
          • Jennifer Howard says

            December 5, 2022 at 5:59 am

            Thanks so much, Wendy!!

            Reply
        4. Kim says

          December 2, 2022 at 10:50 pm

          Jennifer, your home is absolutely gorgeous. I love the colors you’re using, and your tree is stunning! You’ve created such a warm and inviting look.

          Reply
          • Jennifer Howard says

            December 5, 2022 at 5:59 am

            Thanks, Kim!! It’s a great place to hibernate for the winter!!

            Reply
        5. Ann says

          December 2, 2022 at 4:46 pm

          Hi Jennifer, I love your color patterns for the holidays. They’re so rich in color and cozy at the same time. Happy holidays neighbor!

          Reply
          • Jennifer Howard says

            December 5, 2022 at 6:04 am

            Thanks, Ann!!

            Reply
        6. Melanie Ferguson says

          December 2, 2022 at 2:53 pm

          Jennifer ~ I’m so excited to be on this Christmas tour with you! Your space is gorgeous! I especially love all of the creative ways you’ve brought the outdoors in! Merry Christmas my friend ~miss you!

          Reply
          • Jennifer Howard says

            December 5, 2022 at 6:03 am

            Thanks, friend!!

            Reply
          • Jennifer Howard says

            December 5, 2022 at 6:04 am

            Thanks, Mel!! Miss your face too!

            Reply
        7. Libbie Burling says

          December 2, 2022 at 12:01 pm

          Jennifer,

          You had me at warm neutrals! This is such a moody, cozy vibe and Christmas is the perfect time for it! LOVE LOVE LOVE. Off to pin. 🙂

          Reply
          • Jennifer Howard says

            December 5, 2022 at 6:02 am

            Thanks so much, Libbie!!

            Reply
        8. Amber Ferguson says

          December 1, 2022 at 9:43 pm

          Oh my goodness what a gorgeous tour! I love the colors you are using and the rustic elements mixed in with some gold and glam too. It’s all so pretty!

          Reply
          • Jennifer Howard says

            December 5, 2022 at 6:02 am

            Thanks so much, Amber!

            Reply
        9. [email protected] says

          December 1, 2022 at 1:17 pm

          Jennifer, I love your warm winter colors! I’ve never thought to use a brown or bronze but it’s stunning! I think I may try and do that next year. All the greenery and ribbon is beautiful too and I love that you even add ribbon around your books. So many great ideas! Hope you are having a wonderful holiday season.

          Reply
          • Jennifer Howard says

            December 5, 2022 at 6:01 am

            Oh, thanks so much, Cindy!!

            Reply
        10. Kim Robinson says

          December 1, 2022 at 12:46 am

          Your home is so warm and inviting Jennifer. The greens and browns bring such a soothing vibe to your space. I just love the textured details, your gorgeous tree, and that bell wreath. Happy holidays my friend.

          Reply
        11. Yvonne @ StoneGable says

          November 30, 2022 at 9:37 am

          What a quintessential New England Christmas, Jennifer! I adore everything! The little trees and the bells caught my eye! So warm and inviting and I LOVE the way you set up your blog. Mine is being made over today so I can add some of those amazing professional touches too! Your beautiful home has me wanting to add a bit more warmth to our home. Merry Christmas!

          Reply
          • Jennifer Howard says

            November 30, 2022 at 2:16 pm

            Wow, thank you so much, Yvonne! I appreciate your kind words.

            Reply
        12. Lora Bloomquist says

          November 29, 2022 at 11:38 pm

          Love your neutral, cozy-colored Christmas decor; very soothing. And that bookshelf adds so much to the room; love it! What a fun new place to decorate. Thanks for the tour!

          Reply
          • Jennifer Howard says

            November 30, 2022 at 2:14 pm

            Thanks so much, Lora!!

            Reply
        13. stacy says

          November 29, 2022 at 8:05 am

          Jennifer your new tree is unbelievable! It’s gorgeous and l love all the neutral textures. Your home looks so pretty and cozy! It was so fun to decorate with you this year! Merry Christmas! xoxoxo

          Reply
          • Jennifer Howard says

            November 29, 2022 at 6:43 pm

            I am obsessed with that tree!! It really is the most real fake tree!!

            Reply
        14. Michelle | Thistle Key Lane says

          November 29, 2022 at 6:50 am

          Jennifer this is an amazing tour! You’re one talented lady, and I’m so impressed with all your projects I don’t which one to brag on first. I do need to mention how much I love the console decorations and garland over the art work. Simply gorgeous my friend!

          Reply
          • Jennifer Howard says

            November 29, 2022 at 6:44 pm

            Thanks so much, Michelle!! That means alot!

            Reply
        15. Julie Briones says

          November 29, 2022 at 1:17 am

          So many lovely neutral tone ideas for Christmas decor! Love your large buffet/console with all the sparkle! So fun touring with you!

          Reply
          • Cindy says

            November 29, 2022 at 8:23 am

            Jennifer,

            This is so pretty and the jingle bell wreath gets me every time.

            I love greens and pheasant feathers.

            Fun touring with you. Pinned

            Reply
            • Jennifer Howard says

              November 29, 2022 at 6:43 pm

              Thanks so much, Cindy!!!

              Reply
          • Jennifer Howard says

            November 29, 2022 at 6:44 pm

            Thanks so much, Julie!!

            Reply
        16. AnnMarie | Simply2Moms says

          November 28, 2022 at 9:12 pm

          These colors for Christmas are so perfect!! Your house looks beautiful, love all of your decor! Pinned.

          Reply
        17. Robyn Huff says

          November 28, 2022 at 8:32 pm

          Perfection! I love the beautiful details and thoughtful touches. Plus, great DIY ideas too!

          Reply
        18. Leslie Watkins says

          November 28, 2022 at 3:46 pm

          Everything looks so wonderful. Love the metallics with the greenery. Beautiful job!

          Reply
        19. Aliya Arnold says

          November 28, 2022 at 1:38 pm

          Jennifer!! I love your TREE!!!! It’s exactly what I want! Someday when it’s time I’m buying this tree. Yours is soo gorgeous I can’t even get over it!!! And its glow at night, are you kidding me?? Love you and your tour girl!!! So glad I get to go on this journey with you friend!! <3 Now lets enjoy some hot beverages until the twinkle of those lights shall we?? XoXo

          Reply
        20. Jen says

          November 28, 2022 at 11:10 am

          Jennifer, I am in LOVE with the colors you used for Christmas this year. So cozy and warm. And your photos are so gorgeous. I love all the twinkle lights. They perfectly capture the magic and joy of the season. Happy to be hopping with you this week. Pinned!

          Reply
        21. Kelly Radcliff says

          November 28, 2022 at 11:03 am

          Jennifer! Well I think you have outdone yourself my friend! I am in love with the warm neutrals you used. Everything from the feathers to the garland above your mirror is so pretty! All of your DIYs are some of my favorites too and it was fun to see how you incorporated them! Merry Christmas my friend!

          Reply
        22. Renae says

          November 28, 2022 at 9:59 am

          So many great ideas, Jen. I. love your style. Merry Christmas!

          Reply
        23. Rachel Harper says

          November 28, 2022 at 9:48 am

          Jennifer
          Your Christmas decorations look great! Love this tour.

          Reply
        24. Cecilia says

          November 28, 2022 at 9:21 am

          Hi Jennifer! I love your green chair and your console styling is absolutely gorgeous–pinned! Wishing you a joyous Christmas season. Blessings, Cecilia @My Thrift Store Addiction

          Reply
        25. Tammy says

          November 28, 2022 at 9:07 am

          Jennifer, your home is so cozy for the holidays. I love all of the natural elements inspired by nature that you brought into your Christmas decor. The metallics makes things sparkle. And, that gallery wall was amazing.

          Reply
        26. Kim Waldorf says

          November 28, 2022 at 7:06 am

          Your house looks so pretty, Jennifer! I love the gallery wall you did! You’re so creative my friend!❤️

          Reply
          • Jennifer Howard says

            November 28, 2022 at 7:22 am

            Thanks, Kimmy!!

            Reply

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