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What’s new, trending or simply irresistibly cool for your holiday home décor?

Image by: Style at Home By: Sara Cation Source: Janis Nicolay; 
styling by Ann Marie Favot and Stephanie Vogler

 Consider a modern touch this holiday 
I confess to being a fan of modern design, so felt stockings, candy canes and wooden reindeer don’t do it for me for the holidays. 
I want to share some ideas for contemporary homes inspired by my travels around the world via the Internet. 

Black -and-White Christmas Wonderland 
If you like crisp and graphic combinations, nothing beats the paring of Black and White. They play off each other in striking ways.

Adding this white Christmas tree with silver accents is an innovative touch to this modern black & white room. 

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Here are two example of black-and-white vignettes. It’s a simple alternative to red and green.
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Birds and Feathers
Add a modern twist to your Christmas decorating with whimsical birds or owls, feather ornaments, topiaries or wreaths. If you have a collection of feathers, fill clear glass balls with it.
www.zgallerie.com
www.zgallerie.com

Succulents
Living succulents are earth-friendly, low maintenance and modern. Arrange a few in a centerpiece, or go big with a succulent wreath or garland. You can enjoy these hardy, low-water plants long after Christmas. 

A fresh update would be a succulent topiary-style tree or small mercury glass fill with succulents.
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Modern Wreaths
Today’s wreaths offer many new combinations. Use on your front door, in a window, over the mantel, or as a centerpiece or grouped with candles. When you add small objects or oversized ribbon you can change the look, so hail versatility!
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An airplant wreath complements contemporary homes.

This DIY cork wreath is perfect for wine lovers. 
Place a candle in the center of a wreath on your tabletop. 
Use seashells to create a coastal, modern wreath.
from http://www.savvydesignwest.com/ via www.kellyelko.com

 Lights 
What would we do without lights for our Christmas trees? The latest LED trees, string lights and fixtures illuminate rooms and objects in new ways. Go big with your light show!

https://www.zgallerie.com/
Simple and Elegant
Add gold or silver to your black & white holiday decor.
Use mirrors under your centerpiece to reflect candlelight.
White & Black art.
A grouping of Christmas branches, candle & ornaments.


We hope we have inspired you to try new ideas. How will you make your contemporary home festive this season.

 Happy Holidays!

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