15 Winter Wonderland Decorations Ideas And Tips

Last Updated November 2, 2020 By Bella Zinti

Unleash your imagination and decorate your home this winter with fairytale winter wonderland decorations. It is festive, it is joyful, and it is magical. Decorating your home for that winter wonderland vibe isn't as hard as you think, and it doesn't have to come with a high price tag. With my winter wonderland decorations ideas and tips, you can have a wonderland home you imagined at an affordable price.

When it comes to winter wonderland decorations, you think about the blue, white, red, silver, sparkles, and glitters hues. All the color hues and elements that are inspired by winter fairytales.

To help you design your home this winter with a winter wonderland theme, here are 15 winter wonderland decorations ideas and tips.

15 Winter Wonderland Decorations Ideas And Tips

1. Use White When Possible

15 Winter Wonderland Decorations Ideas And Tips

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When you think of winter wonderland, white snow is the first thing that comes across your mind. When it comes to decorating your home, use as much white color hue as possible for that winter wonderland snow vibe. Go for a white Christmas tree, white faux textured carpet, chunky white blankets, the list goes on and on. The bottom line is, use as much white color hue as you can.

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2. Use Glimmering Fairy light

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Nothing creates a dreamy vibe better than using fairy light. This holiday decorate your home with some fairy light and create that nostalgic and fairytale-like vibe.

When adding lights around your house, add some light to unexpected space like bookcase, mantel, or vases.

3. Use Faux Fur or sheep skin

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A winter wonderland themed home doesn't have to leave you to feel cold or gives you the chill. Add faux fur or sheepskin throughout your house. Whether it is putting it on your couch, on the floor, or as a table runner, they add texture to your space and gives that cozy vibe.

4. Glam Your Christmas tree

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One of the winter wonderland decorations must-have is a Christmas tree. Not only is it festive, but it also brings a piece of nature into your home. This year, jazz up your Christmas tree with white ornament, transform your tree with some snow flock, and go for that snowy vibe. 

5. Decorate with Natural Elements

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When decorating your home, add some natural elements into your decor. It can instantly brighten up your space. Decors like evergreen clippings, or branches from your garden, can elevate your decoration to the next level.

6. Add a touch of sparkle and glitter

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By adding a touch of sparkle and glitter in your decor, it gives your home a magical snow-themed celebration. Whether it is a silvery platter or glittered snow-kissed wreath, it leaves your home feel like it is covered with a dusting of snow.

7. Group Your Decorations

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When decorating your home this winter, group your winter decors together for a unifying look. 

8. Add Flock Of tree decors

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Having multiple tree decor is a great way to make your home feel festive. Whether you are looking to add a white-colored tree or birch, they add a woodland feel while look like they are covered in snow.

9. add different textures

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Fabric can impact and transform your space. Adding different texture pillows, table runners, and throws like velvets, knits, or fur will transfer your existing space.

10. Go For the Frosted Decor

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Frosted decors give you the appearance of snow. To create a winter wonderland vibe, add the frosted decors around your house.

For example, add frosted pinecones. Frosted pinecones not only give you that nature and outdoor vibe indoor, but they also give you the winter wonderland vibe.

If you are on a budget, get crafty. Pick up some pinecones or sticks from outside and spray it with a snow spray.

11. Add snowflakes

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Snowflakes are every winter wonderland's must-have. After all, it is winter wonderland theme. 

If you are on a budget this year, do some DIY snowflakes and hang it around the house. Fold up some paper into a triangle and cut it along the folded lines. Makes snips here and there, and you will have snowflakes when you unfold.

12. Create Window Murals

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If the outside isn't quite the winter wonderland, you can create an illusion by crafting window murals.

Cover your window with white butcher paper and use marker to create your winter wonderland scene. If you don't have the artistic skills, buy a glass spray paint and created a frosty look.

13. Add splash of blue hue

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The color blue gives the feeling of cold and winter. Add different shades of blue hue with white and it will create a snow-filled escape feel.

14. Highlight your fireplace

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The fireplace is most likely the focal point of every home this winter. The chances are, you will be spending a lot of time by the fireplace with family and friends. So, add elements and color hue around your fireplace is essential to create a winter wonderland feel.

15. Add A Splash Of Red

15 Winter Wonderland Decorations Ideas And Tips

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The color red is fun and warm color hue that is used in many holiday decor. Poinsettias and winter berries are a natural way to bring red color hue into your home, while also being a great decor addition to your winter wonderland theme.   

The color red is a great color contrast to white. Using a splash of red in your decor will make everything pop and bring your home with extra cozy and festive vibe. 


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About the author

Bella has a Bachelors degree in interior design, is a master gardener. She designs nourishing outdoor & indoor spaces guided by the practice of Feng Shui.