How To Choose Christmas Ornaments

When choosing your new Christmas ornaments, consider the décor of your room, the color of your tree (don't pick ornaments that are rather similar to it, or they'll disappear!) and whether you'd rather mirror the color scheme of your room or create a separate one.

• A good compromise would be to pick your room's existing accent color and add a second festive hue like red, gold, white, silver or blue!

• To keep your modern room cohesive, match your existing palette and experiment with tinsel and metal or plastic decorations;

• If Christmas mainly means tradition and warmth to you, wood will be the best material;

• For a raw industrial look, stick to metal or dark wood, and pick simple ornaments that aren't too… well, ornate;

• Find monochrome decorations and create a maximum of two-color palettes to ensure a clutter-free minimalist feel;

• A minimalist approach will work in Scandinavian rooms as well, but prioritize wood and natural colors; another idea is to look for figurines that draw inspiration from those countries' traditions and folklore, such as little tomtes;

• Ornaments that feature creative geometric shapes will look great in your mid-Century modern room;

• Pick the most heavily-decorated balls with lots of little bows, ribbons and beads for a shabby chic feel; try and stick to white and light pastel colors;

• The secret to the perfect bohemian tree is to experiment with unusual patterns and textures, such as fabric or even knitted ornaments.