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December 5, 2016

Christmas Living Room Decorations

Another day of Christmas continues! I love seeing Christmas takeover our home. It’s so much fun walking into every room an seeing it lit up for the holidays. Today, it’s time to take a tour of our main living space, the place we hanging out most of our day! I tend to tweak our Christmas decor ever so slightly each year and this week I’m showing you our Black White and Red Christmas Living Room Decorations.

If you are hopping over from Maison De Pax, so great to have you here, but it’s hard to follow her amazing skills!

I went with a neutral theme, keeping the black and white from last year but also adding pops of red for this year!

Christmas Living Room Decorations

Rustic Christmas Living Room Decorations

Stone Christmas Mantel and Fireplace

Like the rest of our house, I wanted everything to have modern lines mixed with vintage and rustic touches. It was fun to add a little color here and there, but we all know once January comes, that will be about as much as I can handle :)

Christmas Living Room Decorations

This is one of my first years where I have really decorated our house for Christmas. The first year in this house we didn’t have any of our furniture in the family room, we didn’t even have a dining room table. And last year I had a newborn and did a very simplified version of Christmas decor. So this year, I decided to really go for it. Through the process I’ve learned a lot about decorating for Christmas, it’s like finding your own style all over again. Geesh, just when I think I figured out my ‘every day’ style, now I’m trying to find myself again in a whole different way!

Christmas Living Room Decorations

I think like anything you do, the more practice you have the better you get. And that is sorta my hope when it comes to decorating for the holidays. It’s all fairly new to me.

 

Christmas Living Room Decorations

 

Vintage Christmas Decor

I made this DIY Advent Calendar a few years back and the kids absolutely love it. I actually almost (just for a second) thought about getting rid of it this year and making something different, but the kids actually asked for it to be brought out. So needless to say, I’m glad I kept it :)

Every morning they come running down the stairs looking for the next number!

Birch Logs

 

Black and White Christmas Tree With Buffalo Check Ribbon

I had a few questions about my black and white buffalo check ribbon on Instagram, and the thing is, it’s not really ribbon! I was having a hard time finding what I wanted for the tree, and I stumbled upon this fabric at Walmart. It is really thick nice fabric and I cut it into 3 inch strips.

Christmas Living Room Decorations

Modern Christmas Living Room Decorations

I moved our console table behind the sofa to make room for our tree and I love having a ledge behind the couch. I might end up making a new table to prop things on. I love the dimension it gives the room.

Modern Christmas Living Room Decorations

I can’t tell you how many times I find myself pulling these black and white printables out! I made them several years ago and I still love them. You can download a bunch of them for free here. 

Black White and Red Christmas Living Room Decorations

Black White and Red Christmas Living Room Decorations

 

Black White and Red Christmas Living Room Decorations

Now moving onto the other side of the room. We wanted to maximize the space in our large family room so we have two separate seatings areas. It’s a constant battle of mine to make sure they flow, but its great for entertaining!

Red Black and White Christmas Living Room Decorations

My husband looked at this couch all decked out for the holidays and goes, “I think you have reached your limit with the pillows”. Ha! I have a small throw pillow obsession and I just love how cozy they look with the mix and match of patterns and textures.

Coffee Table Christmas Decor

Red Black and White Christmas Living Room Decor

This couch is my little spot in the house. I love sitting in the corner and working away or snuggling with the kids.

Christmas Living Room DecorationsT his room is so cozy and beautiful when it’s all lit up at night. Be sure to follow along on Instagram to see more pictures in the evenings and when it’s glowing.

 

Thank you all for taking a peek with me today! Now it’s time to head over to Blesser House for some a serious amazement!

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About Taryn Whiteaker

Hi! I’m Taryn! The voice behind Taryn Whiteaker Designs. I launched this brand over 11 years ago when I became a stay-at-home mom. What started as a small craft and mom blog eventually grew into a full time design and DIY site. My goal has always been to inspire others (especially women!) with design ideas, DIY tutorials, entertaining ideas and give you the tools you need to complete them yourself!

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  1. Jenn says

    December 5, 2016 at 9:10 am

    It looks so pretty Taryn! I’m with you, bring on the red, but come January, back to neutrals it goes!! ;)

    Reply
  2. Shannon Fox says

    December 5, 2016 at 9:24 am

    Love your unique style, and all your rustic-cozy Christmas decor.
    And your pillow game is strong!! I sooo approve ;)
    Merry Christmas!!

    Reply
    • Taryn Whiteaker says

      December 5, 2016 at 12:36 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  3. Cheryl says

    December 5, 2016 at 4:47 pm

    Your blanket holder is totally cool. Love all your Christmas touches. Thank you for sharing your home.

    Reply
  4. Dawn says

    December 6, 2016 at 1:08 pm

    As always your home is gorgeous!!! Love your pillow obsession too!! I love how you incorporated the non-Christmas pillows with your holiday ones..
    Also that little sweater basket on the hearth is so adorable..(where did you find?
    Merry Christmas!!

    Reply

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