Deck the halls with bright lights and Scandi chic! Here’s our guide to Christmas decorations

The days are quickly counting down to Christmas and, if you haven’t done so already, it’s high time for the decorations to go up! If you’re in need of some last minute inspiration then look no further than mydeco.com’s guide to Christmas decorations. Here we highlight four diverse styles for Christmas 2011: Scandinavian, Natural, Folk and Bright. So whatever your home decor, we have decorations that will complement or contrast, but ultimately make your home feel festive.

The hugely popular Scandinavian look has been a key style trend of 2011. The combination of simple, traditional patterning and the signature red and white Nordic colourings make it a favourite for homes of all shapes and sizes. Particularly in smaller decorative items the Scandi style emulates the essence of winter with snowflake designs and rustic wood materials. This elegant red and white bauble defines this look perfectly and would look beautiful hung on your Christmas tree or clustered in a bowl as a tabletop or mantlepiece decoration.

For more Scandinavian inspired decorations shop from our Scandinavian Christmas Wishlist.

Gone are the gaudy days of accordion foil garlands hanging limply from the ceiling. We’ve gone back to nature to create a country Christmas with rustic decorations and accessories. Take a look at our Natural Christmas Wishlist to see our pick of the best wooden and rural-effect decorations for your home.

Christmas decorations don’t have to be traditional, they can also be playful and fun. Be bold and add a spice of colour to the festivities this year by mixing colour and texture. Bright decorations are fantastic for making a statement, especially in a room with minimalist decor, or if you just want a change from the classic Christmas red and golds. A traditional decorative piece can be transformed by bright colours, such as this dazzling multi-coloured bauble wreath. A truly magical sight!

Go to our Folk Christmas Wishlist and browse charming decorative accessories that aren’t just for the festive season. The warm purples and paisley patterns make a colourful feminine statement and because they don’t look overly festive they’ll look great in the New Year too.

Happy decorating!