[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-detail-five-secrets-to-scandinavian-christmas-decor":3,"blog-related-five-secrets-to-scandinavian-christmas-decor":32,"blog-header-categories":60},{"id":4,"slug":5,"title":6,"subtitle":7,"bodyHtml":8,"heroImageUrl":9,"heroImageAlt":7,"authorName":10,"authorImageUrl":7,"publishedDt":11,"categories":12,"tags":17,"products":24,"inlineProducts":25,"seo":26},592,"five-secrets-to-scandinavian-christmas-decor","5 Secrets to Oh-So-Chic Scandinavian Christmas Decor",null,"\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">The Scandinavian style is famous for its beautiful celebration of the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/pages/holiday-shop/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=scandi-christmas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">holiday season\u003C/a>. From its Northern Lights to its snowy winter scenes, the style set by the Nordic countries is great inspiration for your home this year. If you enjoy modern design and minimalism, you'll especially love the simple palette and sleek silhouettes. But Scandinavian \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProdGroup/holiday-decor/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=scandi-christmas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Christmas decor\u003C/a> isn't just stark and white. \u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">There's a warmth and brightness to a Scandinavian Christmas that transcends your typical modern design through the use of rustic elements, natural evergreens, and glamorous fur details.\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/designservices/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=scandi-christmas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22104\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/DB.jpg\" alt=\"banner\" width=\"2000\" height=\"348\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">The composite results in one of our favorite wintertime looks here at \u003Cem>The Kuotes\u003C/em> and Kathy Kuo Home—so much so that we created a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProdGroup/scandinavian-holiday/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=scandi-christmas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scandinavian Winter lookbook\u003C/a> for you to shop the style! Read on for the five secrets you need to know for a successful Scandinavian holiday look this year. Enjoy!\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-6\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://laineandlayne.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-17003 size-full\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Screenshot-2019-09-08-23.24.00-1-e1575909977187.png\" alt=\"5 Secrets to Scandinavian Christmas Decor\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" />\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-6\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17002\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ChristmasDiningRoom9.jpg\" alt=\"5 Secrets to Scandinavian Christmas Decor\" width=\"640\" height=\"960\" />\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Photography Credit: Left - \u003Ca href=\"https://laineandlayne.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Laine & Layne\u003C/a> Right - \u003Ca href=\"https://www.shadesofblueinteriors.com/a-fresh-green-christmas-table/\">Shades of Blue Interiors\u003C/a>\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Shop Holiday Decor\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/53309-Simon-Pearce-Modern-Classic-Glass-Family-of-Trees-Set-of/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=scandi-christmas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22612\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Simon-Pearce-Modern-Classic-Glass-Family-of-Tree.jpg\" alt=\"glass trees\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/75689-Marin-French-Country-Green-Boxwood-Wreath-Small/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=scandi-christmas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29475\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/product_75689.jpg\" alt=\"wreath\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/122592-Simon-Pearce-Modern-Classic-Clear-Glass-Snowman-Decorative-Sculpture/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=scandichristmas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30003\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Simon-Pearce-Modern-Classic-Clear-Glass-Snowman-Decorative-Sculpture.jpg\" alt=\"glass snowman\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>1. Stick to a Neutral Color Palette of White and Silver\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">When choosing your main furniture and decor, you're going to want to start your look off with very basic matte black or white pieces. This color binary will serve as your canvas to allow the nature-inspired elements and decor items you choose to really pop. \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">A typical Scandinavian holiday color palette is a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/sofas-and-sectionals#/filter:upholstcolor:white-ivory?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday&utm_content=scandi-christmas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">white base woven\u003C/a> with silver sparkle and bold pops of red, but don't be afraid to get creative and allow room for your own personality and design style. Shading and texture is also important to your palette. \u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Layer together different shade of whites and reds, and allow for different silver finishes so that your completed look is packed with visual interest while remaining simple and understated.\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-6\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-17010 size-full\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/ehd_target_holiday_19_01-scaled-e1575913966704.jpg\" alt=\"5 Secrets to Scandinavian Christmas Decor\" width=\"1728\" height=\"2400\" />\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-6\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-17011\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/emily-henderson-home-1.jpg\" alt=\"5 Secrets to Scandinavian Christmas Decor\" width=\"1727\" height=\"2400\" />\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Photography Credit: \u003Ca href=\"https://people.com/home/hgtv-star-emily-henderson-decked-out-her-mountain-home-for-the-holidays-see-inside/?utm_campaign=social-share-article&utm_term=7413905&utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest.com&utm_content=20191106\">People Magazine\u003C/a>\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Shop Holiday Decor\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/53310-Simon-Pearce-Modern-Classic-Glass-Vermont-Evergreen-Trio/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=scandi-christmas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22723 size-full\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Simon-Pearce-Modern-Classic-Glass-Vermont-Evergreen-Trio.jpg\" alt=\"glass trees\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/119016-Vietri-Nutcrackers-Modern-Multicolor-Earthenware-Decorative-Ornaments-Set-of/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=scandi-christmas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-27661 aligncenter\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Vietri-Nutcrackers-Modern-Multicolor-Earthenware-Decorative-Ornaments.jpg\" alt=\"ornaments\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/38689-Simon-Pearce-Modern-Classic-Small-Glass-Polar-Bear/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=scandichristmas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-30004 aligncenter\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Simon-Pearce-Modern-Classic-Small-Glass-Polar-Bear.jpg\" alt=\"glass polar bear\" width=\"499\" height=\"499\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>2. Ground Your Look with Hide Material \u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Before moving into decor, it's important to first decide what will be underfoot that'll bring cohesion to your Nordic Noël. For a Scandinavian Christmas, you want to go for \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/hide-fur-rugs?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday&utm_content=scandi-christmas\">a hide rug\u003C/a>, preferably a darker hair-on-hide, that'll give your space that bit of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Styles/Rustic-Lodge?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday&utm_content=scandi-christmas\">rustic charm\u003C/a>. \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/benches?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday&utm_content=scandi-christmas\">Benches\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/stools-ottomans?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday&utm_content=scandi-christmas\">stools & ottomans\u003C/a>, and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/decorative-pillows?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday&utm_content=scandi-christmas\">pillows\u003C/a> are also great accessorial items to choose to feature hide material. \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17017\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/unnamed.jpg\" alt=\"5 Secrets to Scandinavian Christmas Decor\" width=\"1050\" height=\"692\" />\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Photography Credit: \u003Ca href=\"https://decordemon.blogspot.com/2013/12/christmas-elegance.html\">Decor Demon\u003C/a>\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Shop Hide Rugs\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/55911-Brantley-Rustic-Lodge-Natural-Brown-Cowhide-Rug-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=scandi-christmas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-20090\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Brantley-Rustic-Lodge-Natural-Brown-Cowhide-Rug.jpg\" alt=\"rug\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/55801-Alivia-Modern-Classic-Brown-Long-Wool-Sheepskin-Rug-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=scandichristmas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30009\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Alivia-Modern-Classic-Brown-Long-Wool-Sheepskin-Rug.jpg\" alt=\"rug\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/55809-Amari-Modern-Classic-Beige-and-Black-Short-Wool-Sheepskin-Rug-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=scandi-christmas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-22749\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/product_55809.jpg\" alt=\"rug\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>3. Use Natural Greenery with Minimal Ornaments\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">A Scandinavian winter look should feel like a breath of fresh mountain air. Adding greenery to the mix of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProdGroup/holiday-decor/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=scandi-christmas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">holiday decor\u003C/a> is a great way to capture this nature-inspired feeling. One time-honored Swedish Christmas decoration is a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/75716-Marin-French-Country-Green-Boxwood-Potted-Topiaries-Set-of/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=scandi-christmas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">boxwood\u003C/a> and a festive wreath or garland. You might also want to pepper in some of your favorite ornaments (bright red and whites look great), but make sure to decorate sparingly and mindfully. \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">And, of course, the centerpiece of any Scandinavian Christmas design is the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/38865-Simon-Pearce-Modern-Classic-Glass-Vermont-Evergreen-Inches/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=scandi-christmas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tree\u003C/a>. Traditionally, most families in Sweden and Norway wait until the day before Christmas Eve to bring in and decorate their Christmas tree, but assuming you'll want to plan ahead, here's what you'll find on a traditional Scandinavian tree: Use ribbons, white lights, and hand-made ornaments to trim your tree. Hearts, stars, and angels are among the most popular motifs.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-6\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17022\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/DIYBasketTreeSkirt1-e1448471032688.jpg\" alt=\"5 Secrets to Scandinavian Christmas Decor\" width=\"770\" height=\"1119\" />\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-6\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-17023 size-full\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Nordal-Christmas-911-Edit-e1575919772690.jpg\" alt=\"5 Secrets to Scandinavian Christmas Decor\" width=\"750\" height=\"1118\" />\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Photography Credit: Left - \u003Ca href=\"https://themerrythought.com/diy/simple-christmas-tree-display/\">The Merry Thought\u003C/a> Right - My Scandinavian Home\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Shop Festive Accents\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/122424-Blue-Pheasant-Rudolph-Hollywood-Tarnished-Silver-Metal-Napkin-Ring-Set-of/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=scandichristmas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30014\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/product_122424.jpg\" alt=\"bottle oppener\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/137046-Vietri-Foresta-Modern-Green-Earthenware-Textured-Tree-Decorative-Sculpture/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=scandichristmas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30005\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Vietri-Foresta-Modern-Green-Earthenware-Textured-Tree-Decorative-Sculpture.jpg\" alt=\"christmas tree\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/135786-Kacey-Modern-Classic-White-Ceramic-Lidded-Santa-Decor/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=scandichristmas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-30013\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/product_135786.jpg\" alt=\"santa cookie jar\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>4. Incorporate Warm Wools and Fur\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Because the Scandinavian style relies on such modern furnishings, it's vital to include wool and fur materials to your design for the warmth and texture that's so important during the holidays. You'd be surprised how much the addition of a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/decorative-pillows#/filter:material:Wool$2520$2526$2520Wool$2520Blend?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday&utm_content=scandi-christmas\">fur pillow\u003C/a> or a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/throw-blankets?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday&utm_content=scandi-christmas\">warm wool blanket\u003C/a> can transform a space.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17024 aligncenter\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/debenhams-christmas-living-room-1544469667.jpg\" alt=\"5 Secrets to Scandinavian Christmas Decor\" width=\"980\" height=\"700\" />\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Photography Credit: \u003Ca href=\"https://www.housebeautiful.com/uk/decorate/looks/a25434347/christmas-room-decor/\">House Beautiful\u003C/a>\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Shop Cozy Essentials\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/12461-Mildred-Modern-Ivory-Long-Wool-Fur-Lumbar-Pillow-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=scandi-christmas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22738 size-full\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Mildred-Modern-Ivory-Long-Wool-Fur-Lumbar-Pillow-11x22-1.jpg\" alt=\"pillows\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/99465-Catavento-Palma-Coastal-Beach-White-Wool-Handwoven-Throw-Blanket/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=scandichristmas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28097\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Catavento-Palma-Coastal-Beach-White-Wool-Handwoven-Throw-Blanket.jpg\" alt=\"blanket\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/12578-Veruca-Modern-Ivory-Sheepskin-Pelt-Fur-Rug-x/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=scandi-christmas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18512\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Veruca-Modern-Ivory-Sheepskin-6-Pelt-Fur-Rug-kathy-kuo-home.jpg\" alt=\"fur rug\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>5. Recreate the Northern Lights with Cozy Candles\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/candles-and-diffusers?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday&utm_content=scandi-christmas\">Candles\u003C/a> are popular during the cold and dark Nordic winters, and every Scandinavian home illuminates with soft, dim candlelight. You can have them in a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/decorative-jars?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday&utm_content=scandi-christmas\">jar\u003C/a>, decorated with some pine branches, clustered in a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/trays?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday&utm_content=scandi-christmas\">tray\u003C/a> to complement your table’s focal point or simply by the window to evoke that mellow mood of the holidays. The Scandinavian style is the one closest to nature, so \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/candleholders?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday&utm_content=scandi-christmas\">candle holders\u003C/a> made to look like tree branches or antlers are very welcome.  But don't limit candlelight to the living room. \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Tea lights on the dining room table is a classic Scandinavian look. Speaking of the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/dining-tables?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday&utm_content=scandi-christmas\">dining table\u003C/a>, set yours with \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/table-accessories?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday&utm_content=scandi-christmas\">linens\u003C/a> in the traditional colors of the holiday: silver, white, and red. \u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">A buffet of sweets, including marzipan fruit, is a must have Swedish dessert. Pair it with traditional mulled wine, and you'll have a Scandinavian holiday party that everyone will remember. \u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-6\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17029\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Festbord_Stylizimo.jpg\" alt=\"5 Secrets to Scandinavian Christmas Decor\" width=\"760\" height=\"1140\" />\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-6\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17030\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/christmas-table.jpg\" alt=\"5 Secrets to Scandinavian Christmas Decor\" width=\"1067\" height=\"1600\" />\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Photography Credit: Left - \u003Ca href=\"https://stylizimoblog.com/2017/12/13/our-home-in-bonytt/\">Stylizimo\u003C/a> Right - \u003Ca href=\"https://www.burkatron.com/2018/12/scandinavian-christmas-table.html\">Burkatron\u003C/a>\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Shop Candles & Candleholders\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/68616-Ingrid-Industrial-Loft-Golden-Aluminum-Candleholder-Set-of/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=scandi-christmas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-19084\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Ingrid-Industrial-Loft-Golden-Aluminum-Candleholder-Kathy-Kuo-Home.jpg\" alt=\"brass candlesticks\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/37414-Baobab-Collection-Modern-Women-Candle-Small/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=scandi-christmas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-27564\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Baobab-Collection-Modern-Women-Candle-Small.jpg\" alt=\"candles\" width=\"500\" height=\"666\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/29446-Oly-Studio-Klemm-Global-Bazaar-Bronze-Resin-Small-Candleholder-Set-of/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=scandi-christmas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-29447\" src=\"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/product_29446.jpg\" alt=\"candleholders\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv>\u003Cscript type=\"application/ld+json\">\r\n{\r\n  \"@context\": \"https://schema.org/\",\r\n  \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\r\n  \"author\": {\r\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\r\n    \"name\": \"Kathy Kuo Home\"\r\n  },\r\n  \"headline\": \"5 Secrets to Oh-So-Chic Scandinavian Christmas Decor\",\r\n  \"image\": \"/blog/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/scandyxmascover-1500x700.jpg\",\r\n  \"datePublished\": \"2016-11-10T05:00:00.000Z\",\r\n  \"publisher\": {\r\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\r\n    \"name\": \"Kathy Kuo Home\"\r\n  },\r\n  \"keywords\": \"christmas decor, scandi, scandinavian christmas, holiday decor, kathy kuo home\",\r\n  \"dateModified\": \"2022-05-25T04:00:00.000Z\",\r\n  \"mainEntityOfPage\": \"https://www.kathykuohome.com/blog/five-secrets-to-scandinavian-christmas-decor/\",\r\n  \"description\": \"Get the hottest look this holiday season with Scandinavian Christmas decor. 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