The holidays are over and the Christmas decorations are already stored in boxes. Now the house seems somehow empty and boring. Time for a beautiful winter decoration that will spice up the interior! We give you several ideas for puristic decoration in January that you can do yourself. Let the suggestions inspire you!
Decoration in January: Show off silver glass effectively
Do you have a silver glass set? Now is the right time to take the vase and tea lights out of the cupboard and display them effectively on the coffee table. Together with glass vases with a puristic design, a few fresh branches with flower buds and of course candles, the silver glass forms a particularly attractive ensemble. This way you can bring a touch of romance from bygone times into your own four walls. By the way, if you don't have a silver glass set, you can look for one at the flea market.
Window decoration after Christmas: wreath made of succulents
Just yesterday there was a wreath of pine branches hanging on the window. Today it is adorned with air plants such as gray and white tillandsias. They function completely without soil. Add some fresh eucalyptus branches and the arrangement is ready. Such a beautiful, puristic decoration with a great impact can be put together quickly and without much effort. Perfect for this – textiles in neutral colors on the windowsill. By the way, comfort is very important in January.
Snowflakes, White Skirts: winter decorations for the stairwell
They have large snowflakes as Christmas decorationsfor the windowscrafted? Then you can continue to display them. But not at the window. The snowflakes in the stairwell look much nicer. Perfect for anyone who has a wooden staircase with a wooden railing.
Alternatively, you can make the snowflakes and paint them white. We have in our article “Make snowflakes” already put together several cool ideas. You can also do these yourself with the children.
Make your own decorations in January from natural materials
You can make a unique picture frame from cones left over from Christmas decorations. Carefully remove the stamens with tweezers and use them to decorate a picture frame. You can attach the stamens with hot glue. Vintage photos from your grandparents' wedding or other black and white photos can be presented particularly effectively in the homemade picture frames.
Make your own winter decorations with candles
Simple white pillar candles in glass lanterns are the ultimate winter classic. However, so that the arrangement doesn't look boring, you can decorate it with natural materials. A mini wreath made of snowberry or eucalyptus branches will add that certain something to the ensemble. The perfect winter decoration for the mantel, coffee or coach table. The only thing you are not allowed to attach to the lanterns are dried flowers. They are usually preserved using flammable chemicals and therefore there is always a risk of fire. Also, never leave burning candles unattended. To be on the safe side, you can use LED candles.
Table decoration in January made of wood
Coasters made from tree trunk slices have become increasingly popular in recent years. However, to make them appear more personal, you can engrave them or paint them however you like. It doesn't have to be complicated motifs. You can also draw a few branches with black pen and then write a family member's name on them. This way everyone knows which coaster is theirs. Alternatively, you can decorate the tree slices with nature motifs and hang them on the wall. Or you can drill holes in the tree discs and insert dried flowers. The possibilities for creative winter decorations after Christmas are simply endless.
Stage pine cones as table decorations
Do you want a quick and stylish table decoration in vintage style? Simply arrange silver or crystal candle holders on a tray, collect cones, let them dry on newspaper overnight and then paint them white the next morning and stick them into the candle holders along with fresh twigs. If you want, you can also place a few Christmas tree baubles in white and light blue between the candle holders. The perfect decoration in the “white winter fairy tale” style is ready!
Outdoor decoration ideas in January with fairy lights
The perfect decoration in January takes on the theme of Christmas decorations. For example, you can still leave the fairy lights outside. Instead of decorating the Christmas ensemble, they are wrapped around various decorative pieces and evergreen potted plants. Stylish and puristic, this winter decoration creates the perfect transition between winter and spring. The fairy lights also prove to be an extremely functional addition to the outdoor area. You can use it to illuminate high buckets or steps and thus prevent the risk of tripping. Or you can light up the outdoor seating area.
You don't have to spend a lot to decorate beautifully in January: you already have the individual decorative elements at home. Hold theWinter decorations after ChristmasHowever, as simple as possible so that you can immediately see that the holidays are over, but the house or apartment still looks elegant and stylish.
