Cold weather, hot chocolate, candy canes, and neighborly love is officially in season. The countdown to Christmas is on! If this is your first holiday season in your Trumark Home, you have a unique opportunity to completely recreate or nail down your seasonal aesthetic. Traditional red, vintage, rustic, Scandinavian, or coastal—which one will you choose? Continue on to see which one best suits your style.

If part of your goals as a parent are to provide your kids with the same traditions you had in your childhood, then the “traditional red” aesthetic is for you. When it comes to achieving this look, vivid shades of red are your best friends. Feel free to play around with a variety of fabrics and textures. For example, add contrast to shiny ornaments on the tree by nestling them between lush crimson velvet bows. The splendor of this look will only incite holiday magic and fuzzy feelings in your kids and guests.

A very vintage Christmas may be your perfect aesthetic if your ideal December weekend morning consists of a cup of peppermint mocha coffee, going antiquing, and decorating to the sounds of Elvis Presley’s Christmas Album. To recreate the holidays of yesteryear, it’s going to take a lot of digging. Skip the big box stores and head to your neighborhood thrift shops for some perfectly aged goodies to spruce up your home. To induce the appropriate amount of nostalgia for your holiday guests, your haul should include nutcrackers, glass figurines, classic ornaments, and plenty of jolly Santas!

When your favorite part of the winter season is the smell of fresh pine and the cold air, a rustic Christmas is what you’re really looking for. Let Mother Nature be your personal decorator for this warm and inviting look. Opt for a real tree and live seasonal plants. Can you imagine a Christmas dinner setting more beautiful than one garnished with winter berries, black tulips, and pieris? To further the organic theme, you can make your own ornaments by drying and stringing blood oranges. Your guests will marvel at the breathtaking setting you create.

Casual, simple and refreshingly understated, Scandinavian Christmas decor leans more toward muted colors, functional spaces, and nature-inspired elements. Overgrown garlands, funky little gnomes, and gorgeous pillar candles of various sizes will help you accomplish this wondrous look. To stay in theme, wrap your presents in blank butcher paper and top them off with a sprig of thyme.

For a Christmas your family shore won’t forget, bring the beach vibes to your home this holiday season. If your home is already sporting this look, transitioning into the season will only require the appropriate greenery and a smattering of sea-inspired ornaments. To take it a step further, you can embellish your space with birchwood.

Still looking for your Trumark home in which to host your special holiday gatherings? Visit TrumarkHomes.com to find your ideal setting for all your most cherished Christmas memories.