Which Christmas theme are you?

Seeking some Christmas decoration inspiration? Take a tour of these cool themed living rooms – complete with easy styling hacks to try at your place

All that glitters

Creating a sense of luxury is all about the details. In this setting, a panelled wall, plush velvet sofa and brass or gold elements come together to evoke a feeling of classical elegance. In contrast, we kept the festive pieces simple and understated.

Alternative tree Sometimes it’s the simplest things that make the most impact. In place of a tree, we hung three glittery stars against a cool, white backdrop to create a subtle, festive feel. The sparkle of the stars sits well alongside the brass items, artwork and the star on the coffee table, and makes the room work as a whole. Wrapping To allow the glittering elements to take centre stage, we kept the presents simple yet chic with glossy black paper, gold cord and luxe gift tags.

Peachy keen

A neutral scheme promotes ease of living and gives you the freedom to add a few hints of colour, as we’ve done here with peach and apricot. This room is filled with natural elements that create interest yet are still harmonious. Alternative tree If your style tends towards the minimal, this pot and branch ‘tree’ could be perfect for you. Select your pot, place four oasis blocks (also known as floral foam) in the base and position screwed-up newspaper around them to keep them in place. Stick your chosen branches into the blocks and tweak until you’re happy with the arrangement. Cover the foam with straw or a piece of fabric, then decorate the branches. We upcycled some old ceramic decorations, painting them with testpots of Resene ‘Nullarbor’, Resene ‘Okey Dokey’ and Resene ‘Sour Dough’ and, when dry, threading twine through the holes for hanging.

Wrapping To coordinate with the minimal style of this room, we kept the wrapping simple, using a combination of natural brown gift boxes and plain peach-toned wrapping paper. We also wrapped a few smaller presents in fabric. To decorate, use natural string or twine with a simple gift tag and add some dried foliage or a tree decoration.

Photography by Wendy Fenwick. yhg

Wall painted in Resene ‘Chalk Dust’. Down to the Woods Superstar stardecorations in Champagne, from $29.99, Sunnylife gold martiniglasses, $39.99 for 2, from ShutThe Front Door. Button Chesterfield three-seater sofa, $3495, from Me & My Trend. Zoffany cushion in water iris, $199, Nel Lusso Champagneglasses, $69.90 for 4, GlamorousCocktails book by William Yeoward, $29, The Art of the Bar Cart book by Vanessa Dina, $45, Nel Lusso marble tray, $89.90, all from Allium. Heavy linen cushion cover, $79.90, from Citta. Discus coffee table,$599, Adeline console, $799, Rogue Phalaenopsis orchid, $269, Tinibu small deco object (on book), $13.95, Goldie wall canvas, $299, Himsirug, from $299, all from Freedom. Oro wine cooler, $199, Oro cocktailshaker, $99.90, Oro spirit measure,$35, Oro ice bucket, $239, all fromGreen With Envy.

Wall painted in Resene ‘Quarter Sandspit Brown’. Downloadable prints,$9.59 each, from Etsy/Heartsincolors. Picture frames, $12 each, amber glassvase (on ottoman), $6, from Kmart. Curve sideboard, $999, Elias rug,$399, Giuseppe vessel (on sideboard), $29.95, all from Freedom. Gardenia apothecary votive candle, $35, from Annise Designs. Brown gift boxes, from $3, from Look Sharp. Wrapping, $2 a roll, from Ike’s Emporium. Dot planner in grey, $44.99, Juniper: The HappiestFox book by Jessika Coker, $34.99, from Shut The Front Door. Hansen three-seater sofa in biscuit, $2995,coffee table ottoman, $995, from Me & My Trend. Heavy linen cushion covers,$79.90 each, cotton velvet roundcushion cover, $49.90, from Citta. Living & Co clay pot (for tree), $45, from The Warehouse. Natural sticks,$24.95 for 3, from Nood. Wonki Ware Etosha bowl, $37.90, from Indie Home Collective. Other items stylist’s own.