Home Decor Tips For A Merry Malaysian Christmas

It’s the most wonderful time of the year again and one of the crucial elements to this holiday season is the decorations. Being in Malaysia, we’ve also got to make sure its practical for our tropical climate and local home interior layout.

Let’s face it, with all the options and possibilities out there, it can get overwhelming when choosing the right decor. There is no fixed way when it comes to decorating. What matters is choosing the right colour scheme and decor that reflect and enhance your existing home interior design.

If you’re stuck with where to begin or new ideas, we’ve come up with a few timeless decorating tips for you to try out during the upcoming festivities.

A great way to switch things up every year with your decorations is playing around with different colour schemes. You’ve got your core colours – red, blue and green, and how you pair them up with colours like silver, white and gold makes all the difference.

Red and gold are a particularly majestic combination which will give you the ultimate Christmas vibes.

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Whether it’s royal or frosted blue, these icy tones will definitely add a cooler feel to your decor and interior. Opt for a blue and silver or blue and white colour scheme to embrace this look.

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Years ago, green decor would involve lots of green baubles, tinsel and other tree trimmings. These days, however, the trend has moved towards more greenery by creatively using wreaths and garlands.

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Your dining room is the main area where most of the festivities will take place as its where everyone gathers for the feast. So why not get it decked out? Decorate your table with baubles and a name tag attached to it for a festive twist. You can alternate between sparkly silver baubles to switch things up and add some contrast.

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Alternatively, make a bold statement and lay out a festive runner along the middle of your table and keep your centrepiece simple with decor to compliment it. An inexpensive material to achieve this look would be to use coloured paper, making it super budget-friendly!

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Nothing screams Christmas more than the colour red. From its celebratory connotations to even Santa Claus’ famous red suit, it is deeply festive and truly an iconic colour.

Have a mixture of decor from decorative plates to party crackers and faux holly berries centred around the theme to tie it all together. You can also add red napkins with a pinecone shaped napkin ring.

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When it comes to decorating your living room, especially your tree, you can either go all out or create subtle accents related to your colour scheme around your space. The Maximist option would be to have an abundance of decorations in every corner and a tree decked out in assorted Christmas ornaments.

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The minimalist style is a lot simpler and more subtle, with a tree that incorporates your chosen colour theme, letting it speak for itself. Follow through with pops of colour using throws, pillows and subtle festive ornaments.

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Whichever decor you decide on, be sure to stay true to your personal style and what works best for your home.

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Written by Melanie Abraham