A white Christmas is on everyone’s wish list, but regardless of the weather you can always achieve the covetable snow-dusted look indoors. Click through for winter white holiday decorating ideas to bring an enchanting look to your home this season.
Spruce up a white kitchen with pieces from nature. A hanging branch brings seasonal sculpture to this white kitchen that’s reminiscent of a winter scene.
Photographer: Donna Griffith
Source: House & Home December 2012
Designer: Ingrid Oomen
Dress up your dining table with white on white. This monochromatic look is anything but boring thanks to layers of texture in the same snowy hue. A garland and wreath made of greenery and seasonal fruit stands out against the serene setting.
Photographer: Catherine Gratwicke, Loupe Images
Source: House & Home December 2013
Decorate with feathers. This mantelscape pairs a white feathered wreath and matching trees with shiny silver accessories for an ethereal look.
Photographer: Donna Griffith
Source: House & Home December 2013
Designer: Margot Austin
Try a white tree. Colorful ornaments sit pretty and get the attention they deserve on this white Christmas tree that’s the perfect blank slate.
Photographer: Donna Griffith
Source: House & Home December 2013
Designer: Margot Austin
Bring dimension to white with gold. Gold foliage and metallic accessories glamorize this snow-white mantelscape, bringing subtle contrast and sparkle.
Photographer: Polly Wreford,
Sarah Kaye
Source: House & Home December 2013
Fluff up your mantel with pom-poms. This DIY garland made of yarn creates the illusion of fluffy snowballs and softens the hard lines of the fireplace.
Photographer: Michael Graydon
Source: House & Home December 2015
Designer: Stacey Smithers
Get crafty with birchbark. This wreath’s white birchbark leaves offer up a wintry look. Tiny red cardinals are a festive touch.
Photographer: Kim Jeffery
Source: House & Home December 2015
Designer: Lauren Petroff
Welcome with beautiful white calligraphy. Transform your entryway mirror into a welcome sign to greet holiday guests. White ink keeps the feel soft and serene.
Photographer: Tracey Ayton
Source: House & Home December 2016
Designer: Corinne Isherwood
Dress up an all-white room with greenery. A garland draped over the mantel and freshly picked sprigs on the chandelier are a laid-back approach to holiday decorating in this serene space.
Photographer: Tracey Ayton
Source: House & Home December 2016
Designer: Corinne Isherwood
Entice with simple sparkle. Ornate vases, a metallic garland and drop crystals on the mantel add a touch of sparkle to this simple white space.
Photographer: Donna Griffith
Source: House & Home November 2010
Designer: Stephanie McPherson
Try a tasty spin on place settings. These mini gingerbread houses make unique place settings for a holiday get together and double as dessert.
Photographer: Donna Griffith
Source: House & Home November 2010
Designer: Stephanie McPherson
Get creative for the kids. Mini white paper bags hold fun treats, small gifts and special notes from Mom and Dad in this personalized advent calendar.
Photographer: Monic Richard
Source: House & Home November 2012
Designer: Nicola Marc
Create a charming vignette. This white room exudes coziness with plush pillows and a shag rug. Decorations enclosed in glass cloches create the feeling of a winter wonderland.
Photographer: Janis Nicolay
Source: House & Home November 2014
Designer: Jillian Harris
Mimic the look of snow-covered trees indoors. This miniature white-flocked tree stands tall on a wood side table. The lavender and white palette offers a wintry feel.
Photographer: Janis Nicolay
Source: House & Home November 2014
Designer: Darci Ilich
Mix metallics for a dose of holiday glamor. Gold and silver accents add glitz to this living room designed by Sarah Richardson, creating the perfect spot for a Christmas cocktail party.
Photographer: Stacey Brandford
Source: House & Home November 2015
Designer: Sarah Richardson
Incorporate string lights for maximum coziness. Globe lights strung across a peg rail cozy up this bedroom for an affordable price and create the illusion of a starry night sky.
Photographer: Angus Fergusson
Source: House & Home November 2017
Designer: Morgan Michener & Joel Bray
Use white to accent a lush evergreen. Milky white ornaments ring in the holidays with a classic and sophisticated feel.
Photographer: Angus Fergusson
Source: House & Home November 2017
Designer: Morgan Michener & Joel Bray
Make edible snow globes. This gingerbread village is as sweet to look at as it is to eat. Encased in sugar-filled jars to mimic snow, this creative vignette is guaranteed to keep your kitchen smelling like a bakery all through the holidays.
Photographer: Angus Fergusson
Source: House & Home November 2017
Designer: Morgan Michener & Joel Bray
Leave a lasting impression with a beautiful wreath. A simple white grosgrain ribbon and sprigs of snowberries elevate the greenery.
Photographer: Angus Fergusson
Source: House & Home November 2017
Designer: Morgan Michener & Joel Bray
Try an understated tablescape. This table setting features a mix of rustic (cerused wood and dried thistles) and refined (crystal glasses and vintage silverware) elements. Place settings are wrapped up like presents using twine.
Photographer: Angus Fergusson
Source: House & Home November 2017
Designer: Morgan Michener & Joel Bray
Make shortbread-inspired ornaments. Roll out porcelain clay and use cookie cutters and stamps to create keepsake ornaments that double as placecards. Punch a hole at the top of each ornament using a plastic straw and let them dry overnight on a baking tray. Once dry, apply a thin coat of white paint over top of the stamped ornaments using a foam roller, and thread pieces of ribbon through the holes.
Photographer: Angus Fergusson
Source: House & Home November 2017
Designer: Morgan Michener & Joel Bray
Add plush pieces to warm up a white space. Bring a wintry feel to a white bedroom with layers of texture.
Photographer: Janis Nicolay
Source: House & Home September 2012
Designer: Kate Horsman
Draw attention with a burst of color. This shelving display’s neutral palette is complemented by a simple burst of red, adding Christmas flair to this vignette.
Photographer: Virginia MacDonald
Source: House & Home February 2013
Designer: Atelier Kastelic Buffey
Use a white envelope to your advantage. Eucalyptus, a garland of greenery and tea lights in mercury glass are all that’s needed to bring a magical holiday vibe to this rustic barn.
Photographer: Valerie Wilcox
Source: House & Home December 2016
Designer: Loren Leveille
Be inspired by what’s outside your window. If the weather cooperates, there’s nothing like a fresh dusting of snow to create the ultimate Christmas curb appeal.
Photographer: Angus McRitchie
Source: House & Home November 2008
Designer: Luce Gayrard