Decorating & Design
December 10, 2019
10 Places To Decorate With Presents — Other Than Under The Tree!
Who said gifts were only meant to be placed underneath the Christmas tree? When you spend so much time wrapping your presents to perfection, they deserve to be on display. This year, try sprinkling them in unexpected places, like an entryway or bedside table for an extra dose of festive cheer. Scroll down and get inspired!
Reminiscent of a summer camp dormitory, this rustic attic hosts homeowners Andraya Frith and Graham Kechnie‘s young family members. Gift-wrapped pyjamas await each child in metal baskets as a fun Christmas Eve family tradition.
This passageway’s fresh white walls and conservatory-like skylight allow gifts wrapped in green, gold and white paper to pop with lively cheer.
Presents tucked underneath a rough-hewn console — topped with flickering candles and natural greenery — create a merry and bright holiday vignette.
For a festive first impression, a plethora of gifts add a surprising decorative touch to this pastoral entryway.
Brass accents, lush winter greens and a trio of gifts bring Christmas cheer to this cozy West Coast living room.
A sprinkling of gifts — wrapped in gilt paper and tied with ribbon — adorn an upholstered bench in this lively family room.
A bedside gift and stuffed stocking feels right at home in this stylish guest bedroom — saturated grasscloth wallpaper, a faded, panelled ceiling and patterned textiles abound.
This coastal-inspired entryway is dressed with an antique settee and woven rug, while pretty parcels and hits of greenery deliver a dash of joy!
In her charming Victorian farmhouse, homeowner Lorren Leveille’s favorite cane-back armchairs beautifully frame a pair of delicately wrapped presents perched atop a side table.
Turn a vintage-inspired chair into a seasonal seat with a collection of personality-packed presents. A spiky star and facetted ball in rich orange, pink and red hues instantly elevate these bundles of joy.
Click here to learn how to DIY these paper present toppers.