The stretch from late October to New Year's is the coziest time to decorate. With a few well-chosen pieces, you can move your home from fall harvest to Christmas magic without starting from scratch each time. Here is a simple, room-by-room plan.
1. Start at the front door
Your front door is the first thing guests see, and a wreath is the easiest way to make it feel welcoming. In fall, choose a harvest wreath with pumpkins, berries, and warm oranges. After Thanksgiving, swap it for a pre-lit Christmas wreath or a snowy pinecone design. Add a seasonal doormat to finish the look. Browse our front door wreaths and mats and rugs.
2. Layer warm lighting
Shorter days call for softer light. Group flameless candles of different heights on a tray, add a table lamp to a dark corner, or place a candelabra on the mantel. Flameless candles are a safe choice around kids, pets, and greenery. Shop lamps, candles, and lighting.
3. Dress the table
A holiday table does not need to be complicated. Start with a neutral base, then add one seasonal element: a harvest centerpiece for Thanksgiving, then festive napkin rings and a nutcracker or two for Christmas. Our dinnerware and serveware collection has pieces that work all year long.
4. Use transitional pieces
Save time by choosing decor that bridges both seasons. Pinecones, eucalyptus, cream and gold accents, and woven baskets look just as good in November as they do in December. Simply add red, plaid, or twinkle lights when Christmas arrives. Find ideas in florals and arrangements.
5. Add the Christmas finishing touches
Once December arrives, bring out the fun pieces: gnome figurines, lighted reindeer, nutcrackers, and a cozy holiday rug in the entryway. Shop our full Christmas decor collection.
Plan ahead for delivery
Most orders arrive within 5 to 14 business days, so order your holiday decor early to have everything in place before guests arrive. Questions? Visit our FAQ.