When planning your Christmas decorations, you might picture yourself decorating your living room or adding festive touches in the kitchen, but bedroom decor is often overlooked! With our Christmas bedroom decor ideas, you’ll find plenty of inspiration to ensure every room in your home embodies the Christmas spirit.
From draping fairy lights to shining bunting, full lush wreaths of ivy and berries – there are lots of ways to transform your bedroom into a winter wonderland.
A great place to start is thinking about your theme and colour palettes, whether you want your decorations to coordinate or you prefer a mix-and-match vibe.
We have plenty of Christmas bedroom ideas, with both decorations you can make yourself if you’re feeling creative, plus lots of lovely decorations to buy from independent designers.
18 Christmas bedroom decor ideas for a cosy Christmas
1. Fairy lights for your Christmas bedroom decor
Fairy lights are a no-brainer for Christmas bedroom decor, and adding them to your bedroom can create a beautifully calming feeling, so much so you might want to leave them up all year round!
There are lots of options for where you could place them. If you have a wooden headboard try winding them around it for a warm glow while you read in bed, or put them up around the ceiling for comfortable ambient lighting in your room.
Alternatively, you could opt for cascading lights that you can hang from your curtain rail or walls, we love the styling of @ourhomeinsuffolk’s bedroom.
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2. A mini Christmas tree to complete your bedroom decor
Christmas trees aren't just for your living room, they can add a festive touch to your bedroom too. If you only have a small space, then a mini Christmas tree on your dressing table can be just what you need. If you are filling a little more space then a medium tree is a great option, place it in the corner of your room or at the end of your bed.
3. Make yourself a Christmas quilt
If you’re feeling in a crafty mood, you can’t get much more festive than a handmade quilt. This one by Lynne Goldsworthy is stunning and would transform your bedroom into a glamorous Santa’s grotto!
Make a Christmas quilt with Lynne Goldsworthy
4. Buy a Christmas quilt bed set
We know not everyone has the time to make a quilt, especially with the big day already approaching! In this case, we’d recommend buying your Christmas quilt, and fortunately there are lots of beautiful choices made by independent crafters.
We adore this one lovingly made by MarCieloBedding, decorated with bold Christmas trees in a variety of colours and patterns.
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5. Cute Christmas cushions
Cushions are such an easy way to add warmth and comfort to your bedroom. How about this sweet gingerbread design, made of super soft cotton by The Gifted Sisters?
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6. Sparkling Christmas wreath
If you don’t have space for a tree, a wreath makes a great alternative for Christmas bedroom decor. Hang it above your bed to add a festive finishing touch to the room. If you want to have a go at making your own, take a look at our DIY Christmas wreath ideas.
Top tip: Incorporate fairy lights into your wreath for a magical vibe.
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7. Christmas bedroom ideas - wall art
Brighten up your bedroom walls with beautiful artwork created by indie artists. We’re spotlighting this captivating Christmas tree illustration by Annie Dornan-Smith Design, which encapsulates vintage Christmas nostalgia to a tee.
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8. Hanging snowflakes
Transform your room into a winter wonderland with hanging snowflakes. If you’re in a crafty mood, then have a go at making your own paper snowflakes with our easy tutorial, or purchase these beautifully made ones.
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9. Neon light Christmas bedroom decoration
Add a stylish twist to your Christmas bedroom decor with a modern neon light. This one is lovely because it has a warm white light, which adds a homely feel to any room.
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10. Make a bright embroidered banner
There’s nothing more satisfying than making your own decorations, and the joy of getting to look at it each day once it’s done. Try your hand at this gorgeous embroidered Christmas banner designed by Louisa Burtonshaw.
11. Christmas-themed rug
A rug is a simple way to bring a whole room together. There are lots of Christmas rugs to choose from, but we adore this subtly festive rug adorned with holly and mushrooms. Since the rug isn’t overtly Christmassy, it can be used all autumn and winter long too – bonus!
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12. Replace your lampshade with a Christmas star
A hollowed-out paper lantern will add a Christmassy feel to your bedroom when used as an ordinary light shade. Thanks to the design, the light will shine through the holes creating a twinkling effect in your room.
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13. Add a garland to your headboard
A full, lush garland wreath is a wonderful addition to your room without taking up too much space. They can be hung above your bed, or attached onto a larger headboard or mantelpieces. Look for ones that have lush green foliage, pine cones, berries and even fairy lights for extra shine.
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14. Chunky knit blanket
A chunky knit blanket is the embodiment of a snuggly Christmas, and we have a fantastic free pattern for you!
Sophie Jordan's quick-to-knit blanket pattern can be whipped up in no time, and can even be taken on by a beginner. Sophie created her blanket in beige, but you can add a seasonal spin by opting for Christmas colours like deep burgundy or emerald green.
15. Wax-painted Christmas candles
We’ll give a pre-warning on this one: don’t leave candles lit in your bedroom, especially underneath hanging Christmas decorations.
We’ve found these candles that are beautifully painted (and too beautiful to be burned) so would make a lovely decoration for your bedroom. Place them on bedside tables or shelves.
Alternatively, if you’d like to make your own, we have a guide to painting candles, it’s the perfect excuse to get your friends together for a crafting session (and a Christmas tipple).
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16. Jumbo hand-knitted stocking
Hang a Christmas stocking on the post of your bed or up on the wall to fill with small presents for Christmas morning. It’s a cute option if you want to open a few smaller presents on Christmas Eve too.
This one from Lauren Aston Designs is made with super chunky yarn and is ever so soft! If you want to make your own, we also have a huge selection of DIY Christmas stockings to choose from.
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17. Christmas bedroom decor – festive bunting
Bunting is a great way to add a festive touch to your room without taking up any space. Make use of your sewing skills with our DIY Christmas tree bunting, choose your favourite festive fabric that matches your colour scheme, and get making!
18. Crystal rainbow garland
This idea is perfect if you're lucky enough to get a bit of winter sunshine. Hang the garland in your window, and it will catch the light, twinkling across your bedroom. Even without the sunlight, it still makes a charming decoration – you won’t want to take it down.
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Make your space shine with our Christmas bedroom ideas
Decorating your bedroom adds an extra touch of festivity you can wake up to each day! It’s also the perfect excuse to stock up with cosy blankets, cushions, and fairy lights.
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