Add elegance and merriment to your holiday celebrations.
Holiday celebrations are the perfect time for family and friends to get together and enjoy each other’s company. When it comes to planning a holiday party, warm lighting, luxe decorations, and a vibrant, wintry palette are a few ways to lean into the spirit of the season. Continue reading below to browse a selection of holiday party ideas.
1. Embrace a Luxe Christmas Theme
When it comes to holiday party ideas, embrace the seasonal cheer with a luxe Christmas design. Incorporate fresh, bright winter greenery like garlands, evergreens, and vibrant poinsettias. Hang lush wreaths with red ribbons on your front door to welcome guests. For a warm, inviting glow, incorporate red and gold candles or battery-operated tea lights on a credenza or end table. Enhance the hospitable atmosphere with a welcoming tray of champagne glasses to cheer the new year with friends.
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2. Host a Classic Dinner Party
To celebrate the season, host a classic holiday dinner party with a refined, understated aesthetic. Keep it intimate with soft lighting by using cream or gold pillar candles and warm string lights. Light-colored fabrics like white and blush tablecloths, runners, and placemats streamline the tablescape and emphasize the clean lines of the design. Crystal or glass wine glasses and champagne flutes add a sense of celebration while keeping silhouettes simple and purposeful. To maintain a seamless and relaxed atmosphere, introduce place cards to streamline the seating arrangement.
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3. Elevate With a Sleek co*cktail Party
Go glam this holiday season with a vibrant mid-century modern themed co*cktail party. Crystal barware like decanters and co*cktail glasses draw attention and create an atmosphere of luxury and splendor. Metallic decor like gold or silver coasters, candle holders, and vases add a polished luster to your credenza or bar cart. To keep drinks refreshingly chilled for guests, select a gold or copper wine chiller and ice bucket for an additional festive air. A silver ice scoop and matching pair of tongs effortlessly ease the drink-making process while also adding a subtle shine to the design.
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4. Invite Guests to Decorate the Tree
Highlight the holiday spirit with a festive tree-decorating party. Encourage guests to bring an ornament – but also be sure to have a decorative tray of extra ornaments for added entertainment. Select a theme or style to curate your selection of tree accessories. For a modern-glam look, metallic ornaments create vibrancy and dimension. Hanging figurines in wintry neutrals like white, cream, and blue lean into a pared-back and understated aesthetic. For a warm Christmas look, incorporate ball ornaments in ruby red and green for a traditional touch of seasonal style.
5. Create a Sophisticated Tablescape for Hanukkah
A striking tablescape is a sophisticated way to style your dinner party during Hanukkah. Pair shades of navy and white with an eye-catching metallic like gold for a classic table setting. Dinner plates, bowls, or chargers with delicate gold-and-blue patterns are a polished way to play with color. To highlight the color scheme, consider linen or cotton napkins in cream or yellow to add visual softness. Faux flowers like pale blue hydrangeas, pink roses, and white calla lilies bring subtle texture to the space and lean into the elegant aesthetic.
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6. Make It Rustic
Make a statement with your holiday party by transforming your home into a rustic wintry wonderland. Warm-toned neutrals like cream, blush, and beige create an inviting and cozy ambience. To draw out the undertones of an oak or maple console table, incorporate soft yellows and reds like a pair of vases with bright faux florals or lustrous wood decorative objects. Adorn the windows with natural decor like foraged branches, autumn leaves, and earthy green ornaments for a show-stopping look. Keep guests comfortable with open seating like an upholstered bench or matching accent chairs and plush throw blankets to stay warm.
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7. Transform Your Home into a Tropical Getaway
On a cold winter night, a tropical holiday party is the perfect way to raise spirits and indulge in seasonal cheer. Transform your tablescape into an at-home oasis by embracing an island-style design. Soft shades of blush, pink, orange, and white contribute to a relaxing aesthetic while faux florals like orchids, roses, and lilies conjure up images of a lush day outdoors. Coastal dinnerware like wood or bamboo chargers, linen or cotton napkins, and floral-patterned saucers lean into the natural design. For visual contrast, mix and match neutrals with vibrant blue crystal vases or silver flatware.
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