In this post you will find charming, easy to recreate vintage Christmas decor ideas, that will transform your home into a cozy, magical, nostalgic Christmas, filled with warmth, tradition and timeless charm.
There is just something about vintage Christmas decor that transports us back in time and makes us view Christmas through children’s eyes once again. Christmas just seemed so magical and special as a child, whether it was the glass ornaments, colourful tinsels or the smell of dried oranges.
Vintage Christmas decor is just that, a nostalgic, magical way of decorating your home for Christmas that will bring back that magic for yourself and memories for your children. Vintage Christmas decor creates a cozy, homey and magical Christmas feel.
Here are some simple ways you can incorporate vintage decor in your home this Christmas Season!
(This post contains affiliate links to Amazon and LTK that I make a small commission from with no extra costs added to you.)
If you like this post then you might like this post about “Cozy Christmas Decor Ideas”.
1. Vintage Color Palette
The traditional vintage colour palette is deep cranberry reds, forest greens, cream and ivory often mixed with brass or gold.
When going for a more modern vintage look colours like burgundy, sage green, warm browns and neutrals mixed with aged gold and copper will make the perfect cozy combination.
2. Christmas Tree Decor
A traditional vintage Christmas tree from the 1920-1970’s would usually sport some shiny glass ornaments, tinsel garlands and clip lights, mixed with velvet bows, crocheted snowflakes and different figurines ornaments.
However when going for an updated vintage look for your Christmas tree then try a softer approach with neutral warm ornaments in colours like cream, browns, whites. Earthy hues like maroon, deep greens or charcoal are also trending.
A mix of glass or velvet ornaments, bows and homemade touches like dried oranges or pine cone or paper ornaments also make for the perfect vintage inspired Christmas tree. If you like tinsels then incorporate those as well as these have been gaining popularity in the recent years once again.
3. Fireplace and Mantle Decor
A vintage inspired mantle isn’t rocket science, there are just a few elements to consider. Something that can’t be missed are greens. Whether these are real or faux, evergreen branches are the foundation of a good Christmas fireplace mantle decor set up.
Then dress it up with twinkling lights, beautiful vintage candles sticks, knitted stockings or bows. Just a few touches and you will have yourself a stunning mantle!
4. Magical Lighting
This almost doesn’t need explanation but lighting can make all the difference. Add twinkling lights on your christmas tree, on your mantle, down the stairs, or anywhere else you can think of!
Add lots of candles on your dining table, coffee table and other surfaces for a magical nostalgic Christmas!
5. Candles and Oranges
When it comes to decorating a vintage Christmas scene then candles and oranges are always a good idea!! They are great to add to a mantle, your coffee table decor, your table settings, or wherever else you want to decorate!
Candles in darker colours like deep reds, browns, maroon or deep green go especially well with a vintage decor style.
6. Nostalgic Accents
Vintage Christmas decor just isn’t vintage Christmas decor without those random nostalgic trinkets that have been kept over the years or thrifted. So don’t be afraid to pull those out and make it your own vintage Christmas decor!
7. Gingerbread Decorating
Every year we decorate gingerbread houses with our kids and it has become a tradition. Recently I went down the vintage gingerbread houses hole on Pinterest and a new world opened up. Consider making some vintage inspired gingerbread houses this year!
8. Vintage Wreath & Wall Decor
A vintage Christmas wreath can be as simple as an evergreen wreath dressed up with a bow and some bells! Of course you can add more to it like lights and ornaments but simple elegance goes a long way.
Consider placing wreaths not just on your front door but also on bare walls, the back or your chairs, over your fireplace and wherever else a wreath would look good! I also love the idea of bows on wall lights, or sconces!
9. Dining Table Setting
I love this classic vintage table decor look with greens and a deep cranberry red colour. Using gold accents, bows, fruit as decor like cranberries and oranges all make for a great vintage table setting.
The charm is often in the details or something like aged candle sticks, heirloom cutlery or a pretty table runner.
10. Vintage Inspired Crafts
A great way to make Christmas special and nostalgic for your children is to make Christmas crafts together! It doesn’t have to be perfect or grant. Something like decoupaged Christmas ornaments, paper snowflakes, homemade wreaths or salt dough ornaments. The options are endless and so fun!
(This post contains affiliate links to Amazon and LTK that I make a small commission from with no extra costs added to you.)
If you like this post then you might like this post about “Cozy Christmas Decor Ideas”.
Hopefully this post inspired you to decorate your home cozy and homey and if you like vintage inspired decor then I hope this post gave you some ideas!
Wishing you all the best Christmas yet!
One thought on “Vintage Christmas Decor Ideas For A Magical Christmas”