Most modern home interiors boast a sleek design style that's often described as €cool' and €detached'. A bright and playful scheme is set to cheer up the homes of many this Christmas. Contrasting colours such as purple, yellow, pink and blue provide a cheerful alternative to the traditional red, green and gold. Gold is the hottest metallic finish at the moment in home decor, so we love mixing gold with rich reds for a luxe festive look. Elegant candlesticks and tea lights are also likely to be popular this year. The time has come to start thinking about how to decorate your home for festive season.

With the holidays officially here, here are a few modern holiday decor tips to help make a contemporary home feel warm and comfortable this season.

Add Color
You couldn't ask for a more fitting modern palette than the snow whites and sparkling icicles of the holidays. Take the cool winter whites and warm it up with bold additions. Combine traditional winter whites with pops of colour. A favourite palette right now includes shades of ivory and white, hot pink, hunter green and burgundy. For modern holiday decor, focus on metallics. Metallic finishes like brass and chrome have seasonal sparkle, plus modern lighting fixtures with these finishes result in a lasting style that blends with every season.

A Little D©cor Goes a Long Way
A simple and affordable decorating trick would be to bring fragrant and festive natural elements into the home, from pine to holly. These modern holiday decor elements generally cost less than store-bought accents and add a comforting holiday ambience to the home.

Adopt the approach, "Decorate for the season, but design for the whole year€. A chic modern crystal ceiling light looks absolutely stunning year round, yet when simply paired with seasonal decor such as candles, garland and other accents, it can embody the holidays whole-heartedly.

Personalize the home. Use picture frames to display your children's holiday artwork, or try a fillable table lamp. One of the latest trends in contemporary table lamps, fillable designs are a tidy and attractive way to display seasonal decor. But they could just as easily be used to show-off family heirlooms, vacation memorabilia and more.

Soften It Up
When it's time to create a cozy sense of style and comfort, turn to soft textures. Rugs, and textiles in general, really warm up spaces. If you can walk around barefoot and still be cozy, you can have the most modern of spaces and it will still be warm and inviting. Decorative throw pillows and blankets are a cost effective way to establish a seasonal colour palette, and they come in handy for evenings in front of the fire or a movie.

Tend toward naturals and neutrals for the softening elements. Think shaggy white fur, icy gray sweater knits, even braided rugs. You can also turn to a few simple classics for the finishing touch. Decorate the front door to bring some holiday cheer to the neighbours. For the street-facing apartment, always ensure that the building puts its best foot forward by stringing lights in the windows.

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With the home decorated, a fire in the hearth and a feast in the oven, there's just one last holiday element that transcends decor. As we conclude, "It's the people in a home and the love between them that truly make a home warm."