Cheap Decorating Ideas Between Christmas and Spring
Rikki Snyder
Just because Christmas has passed doesn't mean you have to rush to pack up all your holiday decorations for the season. There are still lots of DIY winter decorations that will add festive touches to your home right until the tulips start to pop up. You can create the cozy living room of your dreams or bring some color into the kitchen that will make you smile while you're cooking up bone-warming soups and stews. Our list of ideas includes some cute winter crafts that you can make yourself, like upcycling old sweaters into pillows and even creating a mitten garland. Greenery is also an easy go-to to add cheer throughout your home, especially in the form of garland or wreaths—in place of a bow try adding a pair of mittens or white painted pine cones for decoration. You can even use our guide for DIY wreaths if you're looking for a project to tackle on a cold and blistery winter day.
Whether you want to achieve rustic farmhouse decor or a minimalist vibe, there is an idea here to cover all styles. From pops of pattern and color to a more rustic look using pine cones and acorns for decorations, this list will inspire different ideas for living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and more. Once you've decided what direction to take your winter decor, you'll probably end up adding some fun winter activities to your list.
David Meredith
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Pine Cone Garland
Hang a pine cone swag above a low framed, modern style headboard. In this scenario a peg rail makes for easy hanging but Command hooks or tiny brad nails would do the trick, too.
SHOP PINE CONES
Dylan Chandler
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Window Dressing
Enjoy the scent of Christmas all season long by hanging a jaunty three quarters garland around a window like the owners of this comfy and cozy cabin.
SHOP GARLAND
Brian Woodcock
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Yarn-Wrapped Vases
Wrap plain glass vases with strands of yarn, and thread with wood knitting needles. For more textured strands, braid lengths of yarn and tie around vases. Add ranunculuses, baby's breath, snowberries, and twigs.
SHOP YARN
Hector Sanchez
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Bay Leaf-Wrapped Candles
Perfect for a festive table, above the mantel, or tucked in a fireplace in lieu of a fire these DIY candles are a snap to make.
To make: Wrap a pillar candle with twine. Tuck fresh bay leaves, thyme, or rosemary under the twine.
SHOP PILLAR CANDLES
Brian Woodcock
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Scarf Wreath
Make this simple wreath in under 5 minutes flat.
To make: Wrap a 12-inch foam wreath form with a knitted scarf, holding the ends in place with straight pins. Attach child's mittens and top with a yarn bow.
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Brian Woodcock
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Wool and Cable-Knit Decor
Deck the table with loads of wool and repurposed cable-knit sweaters for a warm and cozy dinner party. Wrap yarn around oversized spools and flower vases, add knitting needles for extra flair, to create a centerpiece. Tie yarn balls to the back of chairs and cover seats with sweater pieces to create thematic seats.
SHOP YARN
Dylan Chandler
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Staircase Garland with Bows
Rikki Snyder
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Winterberries and Greenery
One easy way to spruce up any table: Arrange winterberries and evergreen branches in a galvanized bucket. Here, a simple garland also adds a wintery touch to a country hutch.
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Rikki Snyder
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Wreaths on Plaid Ribbons
For a classic winter decoration that always looks stylish, gussy up doors or cabinets with unadorned wreaths, hung with festive plaid ribbons.
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Rikki Snyder
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Citrus Garland
This stunning stairwell gets a holiday touch with garlands of dried citrus and greenery. Festive velvet ribbons wrapped around paintings and silhouettes make them feel like presents.
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Rikki Snyder
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Tartan and Greenery Centerpiece
A green-and-red palette works throughout winter and is easy to execute. Set your table with winter greenery and red candles and, for an extra-cozy touch, lay tartan blankets on benches.
SHOP NAPKINS
Virginia MacDonald
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Natural Touches
Use items that you wouldn't normally use to decorate, like pine cones and chestnuts, to add a natural element to your room. It looks especially rustic in front of a roaring fire.
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SHOP PINE CONES
Emma Lewis
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Colorful Patterns
Prevent any room from feeling dreary during dark winter days with bright, bold patterns. If you have any colorful plates or cookware, go ahead and display them!
SHOP RED CLOGS
Virginia MacDonald
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Fresh Greenery
Make any dining room feel brighter by adding touches of greenery on the table and shelves. Even when it's white and snowy outside, it will feel a bit more alive indoors.
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Kim Cornelison
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Mitten Garland
Turn your winter gear into a stunning decoration with this cute idea for a mitten garland to string up in your kid's room. For an added bonus, tack up any skis, snowboards, or other gear for a true wintry look.
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SHOP TWINE
Victoria Pearson
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Wintry Wreath
A simple wreath of pine cones, fresh greenery, and a few white flowers makes a versatile piece you can showcase above a fireplace all winter long.
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SHOP GRAPEVINE WREATHS
David Tsay
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Courtesy of Pen and Paper Flowers
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Courtesy of Room for Tuesday
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Gold and White Mantel
When the winter months are over, toss the greenery and you'll have a beautiful mantel arrangement to take you into spring.
Get the tutorial at Room for Tuesday.
SHOP PILLAR CANDLES
Courtesy of Hymns and Verses
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Silver White Winters Sign
Courtesy of The Picket Fence Projects
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Courtesy of Liz Marie Blog
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Wintertime Porch Decor
An evergreen tree, branches, and berries make for a merry welcome when styled in vintage galvanized buckets. You can even save a few bucks by using actual sleds instead of props.
Get the tutorial at Liz Marie Blog.
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Courtesy of Nina Hendrick Design Co.
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Courtesy of Sew a Fine Seam
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Annie Schlechter, styling by Matthew Gleason
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Natural Garlands
Find fresh garlands locally (think cedar, boxwood, and holly) to add an organic element to your winter decorations.
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SHOP TWINE
Courtesy of A Daily Something
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Dried Orange Slices Garland
Layer with a dried orange slice garland, like this DIY from A Daily Something, or strings of popcorn and cranberries, for a whimsical vintage touch.
Get the tutorial at A Daily Something.
SHOP TWINE
Victoria Pearson
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Pretty Pinecones
For a fun twist on a Christmas wreath, gather up some cedar and princess pine and adorn with pinecones, which you can also scatter around the room.
SHOP PINECONES
Annie Schlechter, styling by Matthew Gleason
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Courtesy of Nina Hendrick
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Stoneware Crock Decoration
Courtesy of All Things Heart and Home
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Cheap Decorating Ideas Between Christmas and Spring
Source: https://www.countryliving.com/home-design/g2921/winter-decorating-ideas/