A Thoughtful Day of Decorating: Rethinking Your Holiday and Everyday Home Décor
The holidays bring a festive spirit that most of us love to express through decorations. But how often do we really take a step back and look carefully at what we have adorning our homes? Spending a day reflecting on your holiday decorations — and your regular décor — can be both refreshing and inspiring. It’s a perfect opportunity to decide what truly adds joy and meaning to your space, how long to keep decorations up, and even how your décor reflects your personal goals for the year ahead.
Taking Stock: What to Do When Reviewing Your Decorations
- Assess Current Holiday Decorations
Look at everything on display and ask:
- Which pieces do I still love and cherish?
- Are any decorations damaged or no longer fitting my style?
- Do these decorations reflect the holiday spirit I want to create this year?
- Do I have decorations that are memories but don’t have to be out on display?
- Has my taste changed? Do my Christmas decorations reflect a new style? My goals?
- Evaluate Everyday Décor
- Does the current décor make me feel connected to my home?
- Are there items that feel outdated,cluttered or no longer representing your personality, goals or style statement?
- What elements harmonize with your lifestyle goals in 2026?
- Plan a Decorating Strategy
- Decide on a manageable timeline to put up and take down holiday items.
- Choose key areas to decorate that will deliver the most impact and joy.
- Keep the balance between festive and functional — decorations should enhance your comfort and peace.
How Long Should You Keep Holiday Decorations Up?
Traditionally, holiday decorations remain up until the twelfth night after Christmas (January 5th or 6th but this is flexible depending on your culture, preference, and living situation. If you’re ready to take them down earlier, the act can be a mindful transition back to everyday life or represent the start of the new year.
Using the Process of Taking Down Decorations as Reflection Time
Removing decorations is not just about packing things away — it’s a moment for reflection:
- What worked this year?
- What decorations do you want to keep for next year?
- Are there new ideas and styles you want to explore for your holiday decorations for next year?
- How does your décor express your personal values or goals? Are you reflected in the decore.
Remembering Your Past Themes and Envisioning the Future
Do you recall your 2006 decoration theme? Maybe it was cozy rustic, vibrant and eclectic, or minimalistic elegance. Revisiting past themes can help you recognize what resonates with you long term and what was just a passing phase.
As you think about your goals for 2026, consider how your home décor can support and express those intentions. For example:
- If wellness is a focus, integrate natural elements like plants, calming colors and sound machines.
- For creativity and inspiration, display meaningful art or handcrafted items.
- If community connection matters, incorporate décor that encourages socializing and communication.
How to Seamlessly Incorporate Your Goals into Your Décor
- Define Your Core Goals: Write down what you want your home to embody this year.
- Choose Symbolic Décor Pieces: Select items that represent these goals—objects that hold meaning or inspire you daily.
- Create Dedicated Spaces: Design small areas focused on your intentions, such as a meditation corner or a vibrant creative nook.
- Rotate decore items for a new perspective: Refresh your spaces periodically to keep your goals top of mind.
Spending a day reviewing your holiday and everyday decorations is more than a chore—it’s a way to review your past year, enjoy the day surrounding by symbols of yourself, and plan for the future.
Thoughtful décor can reflect your evolving journey. While spending the day reviewing and rearranging your decore, enjoy the process of curating a fresh 2026 decore vision to begin establishing your goal and lifestyle aesthetic for the year ahead.