https://nestivanotes.com/categories/living-room/ Recent content in Living Room Decor on Nestiva https://nestivanotes.com/images/og-default.jpg https://nestivanotes.com/images/og-default.jpg Hugo en-us Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:30:00 +0900 https://nestivanotes.com/posts/christmas-shelf-decor/ Tue, 10 Nov 2026 13:30:00 +0900 https://nestivanotes.com/posts/christmas-shelf-decor/ Christmas shelf decor for floating shelves: the rule of three, mini bottle brush trees, a garland along the edge, battery lights, and how to keep open kitchen shelves usable. https://nestivanotes.com/posts/cardboard-gingerbread-house/ Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:30:00 +0900 https://nestivanotes.com/posts/cardboard-gingerbread-house/ Cardboard gingerbread house ideas for kids and grown-ups: a giant color-in playhouse, a set of small houses to decorate, white paint pen icing, and a glue gun that won't melt foam. https://nestivanotes.com/posts/christmas-couch-pillows-throws/ Tue, 10 Nov 2026 12:00:00 +0900 https://nestivanotes.com/posts/christmas-couch-pillows-throws/ How to style a couch for Christmas: how many pillows for your sofa size, three pillow and throw combinations, and the one fold that makes a throw look relaxed. https://nestivanotes.com/posts/living-room-christmas-decor/ Tue, 10 Nov 2026 11:30:00 +0900 https://nestivanotes.com/posts/living-room-christmas-decor/ Christmas decor for a small living room in four zones: the tree corner, the sofa, the coffee table and one wall. What to put in each, and what to skip. https://nestivanotes.com/posts/brown-and-gold-christmas-tree/ Tue, 10 Nov 2026 09:30:00 +0900 https://nestivanotes.com/posts/brown-and-gold-christmas-tree/ How to decorate a brown and gold Christmas tree: the ratio of brown to gold, velvet ornaments, a ribbon that wraps the tree, a glitter star and a faux fur skirt. https://nestivanotes.com/posts/christmas-wallpaper-ideas/ Tue, 10 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0900 https://nestivanotes.com/posts/christmas-wallpaper-ideas/ Christmas wallpaper ideas you can take down in January: one peel-and-stick accent panel, a lettering decal, snowflake clings on glass, and how to test a wall first. https://nestivanotes.com/posts/faux-fireplace-christmas/ Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:00:00 +0900 https://nestivanotes.com/posts/faux-fireplace-christmas/ Faux fireplace ideas for Christmas in an apartment: an electric fireplace with a mantel, a candle firebox, a mantel shelf, stockings without a mantel, and how to style it all. https://nestivanotes.com/posts/whoville-christmas-decor/ Sat, 31 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0900 https://nestivanotes.com/posts/whoville-christmas-decor/ Whoville-style Christmas decor ideas: curvy and crooked trees, candy colors, oversized ornaments, swirly ribbon and striped accents, for a playful storybook look. https://nestivanotes.com/posts/farmhouse-christmas-decor/ Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0900 https://nestivanotes.com/posts/farmhouse-christmas-decor/ Farmhouse Christmas decor ideas that work in a small apartment: buffalo check, wood beads, grapevine wreaths, galvanized and wooden pieces, lanterns and a simple greenery mantel. https://nestivanotes.com/posts/diy-christmas-garland/ Fri, 30 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0900 https://nestivanotes.com/posts/diy-christmas-garland/ Easy DIY Christmas garland ideas: dried orange slices, popcorn and cranberries, paper chains, wood beads, cinnamon sticks and felt balls, plus how to dry oranges and hang it without nails. https://nestivanotes.com/posts/nostalgic-christmas-tree/ Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0900 https://nestivanotes.com/posts/nostalgic-christmas-tree/ How to make a nostalgic Christmas tree: big colored C9 bulbs, tinsel icicles, mismatched vintage-style ornaments, handmade pieces, and where to find old ornaments. https://nestivanotes.com/posts/christmas-tree-topper-ideas/ Thu, 29 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0900 https://nestivanotes.com/posts/christmas-tree-topper-ideas/ Christmas tree topper ideas: a classic star, an oversized bow, a ribbon cascade, a bunch of picks and stems, a paper star, a vintage finial, and how to keep any topper upright. https://nestivanotes.com/posts/tinsel-christmas-tree/ Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0900 https://nestivanotes.com/posts/tinsel-christmas-tree/ How to use tinsel on a Christmas tree in 2026: icicle strands, draped tinsel garland, beaded garland, how much to buy, how to hang it, and how to store it without a tangle. https://nestivanotes.com/posts/red-and-white-christmas-tree/ Wed, 28 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0900 https://nestivanotes.com/posts/red-and-white-christmas-tree/ How to decorate a red and white Christmas tree: mixing finishes, candy cane stripes, ribbon, a white or flocked base, and the ratio of red to white that looks best. https://nestivanotes.com/posts/colorful-christmas-decor/ Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0900 https://nestivanotes.com/posts/colorful-christmas-decor/ Colorful Christmas decor ideas for a small apartment: a rainbow tree on white, jewel tones, bright stockings and pillows, colored lights, and how to keep it looking deliberate. https://nestivanotes.com/posts/whimsical-christmas-decor/ Tue, 27 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0900 https://nestivanotes.com/posts/whimsical-christmas-decor/ Whimsical Christmas decor ideas: an unexpected color palette, mixed ornament shapes, candy and sweets motifs, crooked trees, colorful lights and a few rules that stop it turning into clutter. https://nestivanotes.com/posts/christmas-tree-ideas-2026/ Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0900 https://nestivanotes.com/posts/christmas-tree-ideas-2026/ The Christmas tree looks getting saved on Pinterest this fall: red and white, nostalgic multicolor, tinsel and beaded garland, oversized bows, whimsical color, and how to do each one. https://nestivanotes.com/posts/fall-to-christmas-decor-transition/ Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0900 https://nestivanotes.com/posts/fall-to-christmas-decor-transition/ Turn fall decor into Christmas decor in stages: keep the neutral base, swap pumpkins for greenery and pinecones, change the colors in textiles, then add lights and ornaments in December. https://nestivanotes.com/posts/minimalist-home-decor/ Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0900 https://nestivanotes.com/posts/minimalist-home-decor/ A practical take on minimalist home decor for small apartments: clear surfaces, closed storage, a short color palette, fewer but bigger pieces, and a few things you actually love on display. https://nestivanotes.com/posts/forest-themed-home-decor/ Sat, 24 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0900 https://nestivanotes.com/posts/forest-themed-home-decor/ How to bring a forest feel into an ordinary apartment: deep greens, wood and moss, branches, botanical prints and low warm light, without antler overload. https://nestivanotes.com/posts/refresh-living-room-winter/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0900 https://nestivanotes.com/posts/refresh-living-room-winter/ A winter living room refresh in one weekend: rearrange toward the light, swap pillow covers and throws, add lamps, layer a rug, change the curtains and edit what's on display. https://nestivanotes.com/posts/painted-pumpkin-ideas/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0900 https://nestivanotes.com/posts/painted-pumpkin-ideas/ No-carve painted pumpkin ideas that work from October through Thanksgiving: polka dots, metallics, tone-on-tone neutrals, painted stems and simple lettering, on real or faux pumpkins. https://nestivanotes.com/posts/indoor-christmas-lights-ideas/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:10:00 +0900 https://nestivanotes.com/posts/indoor-christmas-lights-ideas/ Ways to use Christmas lights indoors: around a window, along a shelf, in a vase of branches, across the ceiling, behind the headboard, and on a timer so they're always on at dusk. https://nestivanotes.com/posts/renter-friendly-living-room-ideas/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 01:40:00 +0900 https://nestivanotes.com/posts/renter-friendly-living-room-ideas/ Ways to make a rental living room feel like yours without losing your deposit: curtains hung high, a big rug, plug-in sconces, a floor lamp, removable wallpaper and better light. https://nestivanotes.com/posts/winter-decor-after-christmas/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 01:20:00 +0900 https://nestivanotes.com/posts/winter-decor-after-christmas/ How to take Christmas down without the apartment feeling empty in January: keep the white lights and greenery, add candles, a heavier throw and a few winter branches. https://nestivanotes.com/posts/fall-living-room-decor/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:20:00 +0900 https://nestivanotes.com/posts/fall-living-room-decor/ Fall living room decor that feels warm without turning orange: textured pillow covers, a heavy throw, low light, a dough bowl, a few branches and one or two pumpkins. https://nestivanotes.com/posts/thanksgiving-table-setting-ideas/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:37:00 +0900 https://nestivanotes.com/posts/thanksgiving-table-setting-ideas/ How to set a Thanksgiving table that looks good in person and in photos: two layers of linen, chargers, a simple napkin fold, a low centerpiece, candles at the right height and place cards. https://nestivanotes.com/posts/christmas-sideboard-buffet-styling/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 15:30:00 +0900 https://nestivanotes.com/posts/christmas-sideboard-buffet-styling/ Christmas sideboard ideas that leave room for serving: a garland base, candles at three heights, tall branches, a wreath or mirror above, and space for desserts. https://nestivanotes.com/posts/thanksgiving-mantel-decor/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0900 https://nestivanotes.com/posts/thanksgiving-mantel-decor/ Fall and Thanksgiving mantel ideas with wheat, small pumpkins, dried leaves and candlelight, planned so the same mantel turns into a Christmas one in about twenty minutes. https://nestivanotes.com/posts/friendsgiving-decor-ideas/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0900 https://nestivanotes.com/posts/friendsgiving-decor-ideas/ Friendsgiving ideas that suit a relaxed potluck in a small place: a floor picnic, mismatched dishes, dish labels, a buffet that flows, a photo corner and a gratitude jar. https://nestivanotes.com/posts/christmas-ornament-display-ideas/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:30:00 +0900 https://nestivanotes.com/posts/christmas-ornament-display-ideas/ Ornament display ideas for a small apartment: a big glass bowl, a tiered tray, cloches, a hanging branch, a curtain rod, a ladder, a chandelier, a bookshelf and a wreath. https://nestivanotes.com/posts/christmas-bar-cart-decor/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0900 https://nestivanotes.com/posts/christmas-bar-cart-decor/ Turn a bar cart into a holiday drink station: clear it out, pick two colors, add bottle-brush trees, lights under the top shelf and a small garnish tray. https://nestivanotes.com/posts/vintage-christmas-decor/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:30:00 +0900 https://nestivanotes.com/posts/vintage-christmas-decor/ Which vintage Christmas decorations are worth buying secondhand (Shiny Brite, bottle-brush trees, ceramic trees, mercury glass, aluminum trees), how to date them, clean them and mix them with newer things. https://nestivanotes.com/posts/christmas-tree-themes/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0900 https://nestivanotes.com/posts/christmas-tree-themes/ Christmas tree theme ideas from classic red and green to Scandinavian, coastal, black and gold and vintage, each with the three purchases that make the look work. https://nestivanotes.com/posts/nutcracker-decor-guide/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 09:30:00 +0900 https://nestivanotes.com/posts/nutcracker-decor-guide/ How to decorate with nutcrackers: what each size (12 to 60 inches) is for, five placements that always work, how to group them and how to store them so they don't break. https://nestivanotes.com/posts/christmas-bookshelf-styling/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 09:30:00 +0900 https://nestivanotes.com/posts/christmas-bookshelf-styling/ Christmas bookshelf ideas for apartments without room for much else: make space first, use two colors, add a draping garland, hidden fairy lights and a few small groupings. https://nestivanotes.com/posts/advent-calendar-display/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0900 https://nestivanotes.com/posts/advent-calendar-display/ Refillable advent calendars that look good on a mantel, wall or fridge: wooden drawers, felt pockets, magnetic tins and a few for adults, plus where to put each one. https://nestivanotes.com/posts/christmas-village-display/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:30:00 +0900 https://nestivanotes.com/posts/christmas-village-display/ Christmas village display ideas for every size of collection: console, mantel, windowsill, bookshelf, tiered tray and hearth, plus lighting without visible cords and safe January packing. https://nestivanotes.com/posts/flocked-christmas-tree-guide/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0900 https://nestivanotes.com/posts/flocked-christmas-tree-guide/ What to know before buying a flocked Christmas tree: how much it sheds, what you'll pay, allergies, pets, small rooms, cleaning and how to store it. https://nestivanotes.com/posts/christmas-tree-collar-skirt/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:30:00 +0900 https://nestivanotes.com/posts/christmas-tree-collar-skirt/ Tree collar versus tree skirt: how they look, how they behave with kids and pets, which materials hold up, and size charts for both by tree height. https://nestivanotes.com/posts/christmas-garland-buying-guide/ Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0900 https://nestivanotes.com/posts/christmas-garland-buying-guide/ Fresh versus faux Christmas garland compared: smell, shedding, lifespan and cost. Plus how much garland you need for a mantel, staircase or doorway, and how to hang and store it. https://nestivanotes.com/posts/christmas-color-schemes/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:30:00 +0900 https://nestivanotes.com/posts/christmas-color-schemes/ Christmas color palettes beyond plain red and green: blush and gold, navy and silver, forest green and brass, all white, terracotta and cream, black and gold, and pastels. https://nestivanotes.com/posts/minimalist-christmas-decor/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:00:00 +0900 https://nestivanotes.com/posts/minimalist-christmas-decor/ Minimalist Christmas ideas: a one-color tree, plain cedar garland, eucalyptus in vases you own, beeswax candles, a linen runner, paper stars and one oversized wreath. https://nestivanotes.com/posts/christmas-staircase-decor/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:45:00 +0900 https://nestivanotes.com/posts/christmas-staircase-decor/ Staircase garland done properly: how much to buy, how to swag and attach it, lights, bow spacing, the newel post, the wall beside the stairs and the bottom step. https://nestivanotes.com/posts/christmas-mantel-decor-ideas/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0900 https://nestivanotes.com/posts/christmas-mantel-decor-ideas/ How to decorate a Christmas mantel: how much garland to buy, four ways to hang it, lights, stockings, candles, what to do with an empty fireplace and how to fake a mantel. https://nestivanotes.com/posts/christmas-coffee-table-vignettes/ Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0900 https://nestivanotes.com/posts/christmas-coffee-table-vignettes/ Christmas coffee table ideas that still leave room for a mug: a tray, something tall, and a light source. Nine simple arrangements you can put together in about 20 minutes. https://nestivanotes.com/posts/christmas-window-wall-decor/ Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0900 https://nestivanotes.com/posts/christmas-window-wall-decor/ Decorate for Christmas using only windows and walls: a lit garland around the window, paper stars, a wreath, sill candles, a washi tape tree, a wreath cluster and seasonal art. https://nestivanotes.com/posts/christmas-tv-stand-decor-no-tree/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0900 https://nestivanotes.com/posts/christmas-tv-stand-decor-no-tree/ Christmas TV stand ideas for apartments without room for a tree: garland around the TV, lights behind it, a cluster of bottle-brush trees, stockings and a small village.