Christmas is precisely a month away. If you haven’t fallen victim to the early decor buzz, you’re definitely feeling the pressure of putting together a festive ensemble that feels tasteful and inviting.
If you’re a simple soul (or a shallow wallet), rustic Christmas interiors might be for you. Prepare the tissues though as you may need to rewatch Little Women. You can say the interiors in the March house are outdated but you can’t say they aren’t welcoming. By thrifting and DIYing, we’re all trying to create what they have—old world charm, character and closeness.
Here’s our takeaways from the Christmas decor in Little Women and how you can achieve it on a budget in your space.
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Little Women For Rustic Christmas Decor
We particularly love the rich wood wainscoting and floors and exposed brick firebox. The moody architecture of their shiplap-clad home leans almost gothic but repeat floral wallpaper and warm patina of the interior trimwork breathes life into it.
A creator with similar interiors to follow is @prettyinthepines. Her content feels very similar to this look (merged with Ralph Lauren Christmas interiors) and her Christmas decor is sure not to disappoint.
If you’re also renovating and love the country look, consider doing the dreaded thing of installing paste-the-wall floral wallpaper. My favourites on the market include John Lewis’ Hidcote wallpaper in Putty and Lucie Annabel’s Tulip Garden Wallpaper in Blushing Peach on Green Tea. These are on the pricier end at £40 and £70 per roll so a more affordable option is Holden Decor’s Cream and Ochre Vintage Floral Wallpaper at £14.24 per roll and B&Q’s GoodHome Serpin Soft Pink Distressed Effect Floral Textured Wallpaper at £27.00 per roll.
The Little Women Look For Less
The decor is simple. In a time where LED lights wouldn’t have existed, there’s focus on natural elements, with woodsy decor to match the interiors of the home. Of course, these wouldn’t be needed in the days of a roaring fire in your living room (most landlords won’t allow that these days).
If you want the look, repurposing food items like fruits and spices and handmade items like sewn or crocheted stockings will go a long way. Dried oranges, cinnamon sticks and berries are not only aesthetically pleasing—they add a beautiful background aroma to a space. Boost this with scented candles to increase the light. If you’re short of time to dry fruits, you can buy artificial berries, orange slices, acorns and cinnamon sticks for next to nothing.
You’ll need a pine or fir Christmas tree (luckily for you, Homebase has released their real fir trees). If you want an artificial tree that has a high quality look and lasts for years, opt for PE (Polyethylene) trees over PVC (polyvinyl chloride). I’ve personally bought this PE tree from Amazon at 7ft because I have higher ceilings (260cm) but they offer standard sizes for less.
Garlands are a must—arrange them over curtain rods like pelmets in a swag and tails style. This just means attaching the ends and points that you want to hang. For a narrow window, consider just doing this once in the middle like they do in the March house.
They don’t use baubles. Consider getting pearl Christmas tree garlands to wrap around the tree in a similar swag and tail style. The positioning of the tree between the curtains carries the style through.
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