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The short answer: a Christmas bedroom works best when it is softer and quieter than the rest of the house. Warm light, one bit of greenery, cozy textiles and a single festive focal point do more than a pile of decorations. Below are 25 ideas, from a five minute fairy light wall to a full moody green makeover, with a “get the look” note on each.
The bedroom is the one room you wake up in every December morning, so it is worth getting right. Pick two or three of these, keep everything else calm, and the room will feel like a winter cabin without looking cluttered.
Four things that do most of the work (we earn a small commission if you buy, at no cost to you):
- Twinkle Star curtain fairy lights: the five minute glow-up for any bedroom wall.
- RUVANTI cotton flannel sheets: the cozy change you feel every night.
- PAVILIA plaid sherpa throw: instant cabin feel on a bed or chair.
- flameless candles with a remote: candlelight with no worry at bedtime.
Light first, then everything else
1. A wall of curtain fairy lights
SaveHang curtain lights behind sheer drapes and the whole wall glows. It is the fastest way to make a bedroom feel like Christmas, and it doubles as the softest night light you will ever own.
Get the look: warm white curtain fairy lights behind a sheer white curtain.
2. Star lights in a glass jar
SaveCoil a strand of star lights inside a big glass jar or lantern on the dresser. It throws tiny stars around the room and takes thirty seconds.
Get the look: battery star string lights in any clear jar.
3. Flameless candles on a tray
SaveGroup three or five flameless candles on a wooden tray with a sprig of pine. All the glow, none of the worry when you fall asleep.
Get the look: remote control flameless candles.
4. A canopy of lights over the bed
SaveDrape fairy lights across a simple bed canopy or the ceiling above the bed. It feels magical without taking up any floor space.
Get the look: star string lights looped over a sheer canopy.
Bedding and textiles
5. Plaid flannel bedding
SaveSwap your sheets for flannel in a soft plaid or a deep green. It is cozy, it photographs beautifully, and it is the one change you will feel every night.
Get the look: cotton flannel sheet set in a winter color.
6. Christmas pillow covers
SaveKeep your everyday pillows and just change the covers. Two festive covers layered with neutral knits look styled, not themed.
Get the look: Christmas pillow covers mixed with plain linen.
7. A faux fur throw at the foot of the bed
SaveA big fluffy throw folded across the end of the bed adds instant texture and warmth, and it is the first thing you will grab on a cold morning.
Get the look: faux fur throw in ivory or blush.
8. A sherpa throw on the reading chair
SaveIf you have a chair in the bedroom, give it a plaid sherpa throw and a small side lamp. Instant winter reading spot.
Get the look: plaid sherpa throw.
Greenery and trees
9. A mini tree on the nightstand
SaveA small lit tree on the bedside table is the easiest way to bring a tree into the bedroom. Wrap the base in a tiny knit skirt or a basket.
Get the look: a two foot pre lit tree with a knit tree skirt.
10. Garland across the headboard
SaveDrape a soft pine or eucalyptus garland across the top of the headboard and weave fairy lights through it. It frames the bed like a mantel.
Get the look: a faux pine garland plus battery star lights.
11. A wreath above the bed
SaveOne oversized, simple wreath over the bed is a bold focal point that still feels calm. Hang it from a ribbon for a softer look.
Get the look: a plain green wreath and wide velvet ribbon.
12. A slim tree in the corner
SaveIf you have the space, a pencil tree in the bedroom corner is pure magic at night. Keep the ornaments simple: white lights and a few wooden beads.
Get the look: a slim pencil tree and warm white lights.
13. A dried orange garland on the window
SaveStrung dried orange slices catch the light beautifully and make the room smell lovely. A cheap afternoon project that looks expensive.
Get the look: dried orange slices on twine.
Lights that make the room glow
Styles that look finished
14. Moody green and brass
SaveDeep green walls, brass lamps and candlelight are made for December. Add velvet and a little greenery and the room does the rest.
Get the look: velvet cushions, brass lamp, flameless candles.
15. All white and Scandinavian
SaveWhite bedding, pale wood, paper stars and a single lit branch. Quiet, bright and very easy to keep tidy.
Get the look: white paper star lanterns and linen bedding.
16. Vintage Christmas charm
SaveA ceramic tree, a quilt and a few old ornaments in a bowl bring back that cozy, nostalgic feeling.
Get the look: a ceramic light-up tree and a patchwork quilt.
17. Cabin plaid and red accents
SaveRed plaid, wood and wool turn any bedroom into a mountain cabin. Keep the walls neutral so it feels warm, not busy.
Get the look: plaid flannel sheets and a wool blanket.
18. Farmhouse beams and greenery
SaveWood beams, white bedding and a long garland on the bench at the foot of the bed. Simple, warm and very Pinterest.
Get the look: a bench, a garland and a basket of pinecones.
Small details that do a lot
19. Stockings on the bed frame or a ladder
SaveA row of stockings on a leaning ladder or the footboard is a sweet surprise in the bedroom, and a fun one for Christmas morning.
Get the look: a blanket ladder and knit stockings.
20. Velvet bows on the bed posts
SaveTie wide velvet bows on bed posts, lamp bases or the curtain tie-backs. It is a tiny change that makes the whole room feel dressed for the season.
Get the look: wide red or green velvet ribbon.
21. A Christmas village on the dresser
SaveA small porcelain village with a strand of lights tucked behind it turns the dresser into a little winter scene.
Get the look: a mini village set and a short light strand.
22. A styled dresser vignette
SaveA mini tree, a framed winter print, a candle and a small dish. Group things in odd numbers and leave space around them.
Get the look: a framed winter art print and a brass dish.
23. A sheepskin rug and slippers by the bed
SaveSomething soft underfoot on a cold morning is a small luxury that makes the whole room feel cozy.
Get the look: a faux sheepskin rug.
24. A window seat with a winter view
SavePile cushions and a throw into the window seat and add a strand of lights around the frame. The best seat in the house for the first snow.
Get the look: a sherpa throw and a strand of lights.
25. A children’s room with paper stars
SaveFor a child’s room, keep it playful: paper star lanterns, a small lit tree and a teepee or reading tent. Magic without the mess.
Get the look: star lights and paper lanterns.
More cozy Christmas bedroom finds
Doing the rest of the house too? See our Christmas living room ideas, the moody Christmas decor guide and these minimalist tree ideas.
Frequently asked questions
Pick one focal point (lights, a wreath or a small tree), add one cozy textile and one bit of greenery, and keep everything else calm. Odd numbers and empty space keep it looking styled.
Curtain fairy lights behind a sheer curtain. It takes minutes, changes the whole room and works as a soft night light all season.
Yes. A small tabletop tree on the nightstand or a slim pencil tree in a corner works well. Choose LED lights so they stay cool.
Warm whites, cream, sage and deep green, with red or plaid as an accent. Deep green walls with brass look especially cozy in December.
Most people decorate the bedroom last, around the first week of December, but lights and textiles can go up as soon as the evenings get dark.
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