Men tjeeena! How's it going for you this last week before Christmas? Is all calm and bright or gloriously chaotic? Either way, this is exactly the moment when Scandinavian Christmas inspiration feels extra comforting. And, they really do their decorating so well, don't you think?
What I love about the festive touches in Amanda Broomé’s Swedish home is how understated they are. Nothing feels over-styled or overwhelming – instead, Christmas is woven gently into everyday corners of the house. A simple tree placed on a side table, a wreath hung with a soft ribbon, and a few sprigs of greenery are all it takes to create that unmistakable Scandinavian holiday feeling.
Candlelight plays a big role too, with slender tapers glowing on kitchen counters, dressers and shelves and golden angels dancing in the heat of the flames on a gold carousel. It adds instant warmth and makes the spaces feel calm and inviting, especially when paired with natural materials like wood, linen and ceramics. For Amanda, there’s no need for elaborate decorations – the beauty lies in the simplicity.
Perhaps the nicest thing of all is how achievable it feels. These are festive ideas anyone can recreate: foraged greenery, a handful of candles, and a few well-loved pieces styled with care. It’s a lovely reminder that Christmas doesn’t have to be busy or extravagant to feel truly special – sometimes, less is more!
Ready to take a peek?
Oh, so lovely!
It makes me think about layering a few more decorations over what we have - some mini trees, some wreaths, and maybe an orange garland.
Is this your style of decorating too?
See more beautiful inspiration from Amanda's home over at @vastrabodarnehuset.
And keep a look in the Christmas archive for plenty more festive ideas!
Wishing you a great start to the week!
Niki
Photography: @vastrabodarnehuset, shared with kind permission.
Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSome lovely table scapes I must go and get some candles out. There is nothing more cosy.
ReplyDeleteA lovely calm environment, creates an inviting feeling for holiday guests and an escape from the holiday rush and dark snowy days. Love the amaryllis and hyacinth planter and the santa paper cutouts next to it. Pirjo 🇫🇮
ReplyDeleteI too prefer an understated and simple way of decorating. The lovely homes you choose to highlight are very inspirational to me. I love seeing them and getting ideas that I can adapt for my own home. I enjoy your posts so much!! Thank you!!! : > )
ReplyDeleteIt’s very pretty and peaceful! It just goes to show that big over the top displays aren’t necessarily what makes something feel festive and special. I’m curious about the availability of blue and white china in Scandinavia. I have my mother’s blue and white china but finding additional pieces here in the US is difficult and very expensive. Is it easy and/affordable in Sweden/Denmark?
ReplyDeleteI adore the Christmas Tree, and the dried orange wreath is charming!!
ReplyDeleteC'est sublime et tellement chaleureux comme on dit " Less is More"
ReplyDeleteDepuis des années je m'inspire de la décoration Scandinave , nature avec un léger ton de brillance quelques bougies et le tour est joué
Les scandinaves savent manier la décoration avec beaucoup de goût et de chaleur on le voit aux fenêtres allumées avec des bougies et aux balcons avec des guirlandes LED tout scintille c'est tellement beau on n'en prend plein les yeux.
Peace and joy to you at Christmas time. Thank you for all the inspiring images.
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