Mid-century modern style usually has wood surfaces, bright colors, geometric patterns, and straight lines. Even though that might not make you think of the holidays at first, we promise there are easy ways to bring the mid-century modern look into your home for the holidays. In this blog, Adria Workshop shares ten ideas to inspire you to make some amazing mid-century modern Christmas decorations. Keep scrolling to learn how to decorate with mid-century modern Christmas decor and add glamour to your space.

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1. Mid-century Christmas Tree Decoration

Mid-century Christmas Tree Decorations
Mid-century Aluminum Christmas Tree (Source: internet)

Choosing the ideal Christmas tree is the quickest and easiest way to add a festive atmosphere to any area of your house. Besides a live Christmas tree, a mid-century aluminum Christmas tree is one of the most authentically vintage ways to decorate for the holidays. It brings people back to the 1960s when this style of Christmas tree was developed for the first time and swiftly spread as a popular Christmas home decor fad.

A mid-century aluminum tree is novel and different, something shiny and modern. Usually, this kind of tree ranges from two to eight feet high, and it is available in numerous colors such as pink, gold, teal, etc. The aluminum Christmas tree is festive enough to stand alone, but we can add a few sets of glass ornaments in vibrant colors to make it stand out even more.

Mid-century Modern XmasTree Decoration Idea
Mid-century Christmas Tree Decoration Idea (Source: Internet)

Mid-century Modern Christmas Tree Decoration Idea
Mid-century Christmas Tree Decoration Idea (Source: Internet)

2. Mid-century Modern Christmas Sideboard Display

Mid-century Modern Christmas Sideboard Display
Mid-century modern Christmas sideboard display.

Decorating a sideboard is a great way to improve your entertaining space. In addition to being a place to store things, the cabinet is a great place to show off treasures and little things. It also makes a great focal point for lighting and art. Because of this, we need some mid-century modern Christmas decorations there more than anywhere else. 

In this picture, the interior scene looks so colorful and ornamental when filled with ceramic Christmas trees and sparkling ornaments. Additionally, the white wall is covered by colorful paintings. It seems like a perfect background to highlight all the artworks.

3. Vintage Space Age Christmas Decor

Vintage Space Age Christmas Decor
Vintage space-age Christmas decor.

This home decor idea recreated the atomic space age. The mid-century aluminum Christmas tree complements the color scheme of this room's Christmas decor. Furthermore, some outdated electronics, like televisions, are also used as decorations. It is there just for aesthetic reasons. It complements the classic dark wood furniture and stands out even more by contrast with the room's bright white elements. Also, it gets a color wheel right beside the Christmas tree. It is the one that makes the tree so unique. On the coffee table is a space robot and a silver cone, which emphasize the space-age atomic theme.

Retro Space Age Christmas Decor
Retro Space Age Christmas Decor (Source: Internet)

4. Mid-century Modern Doorway Arch Christmas Decor

Mid-century Modern Doorway Arch Christmas Decor
Mid-century modern doorway arch Christmas decor.

Even if this entryway arch is only a minimal version, it still significantly impacts the interior design and gives your house a festive feel. Therefore, if you decide to do some minimalist mid-century modern Christmas decorations, you should consider this. Just concentrate on the top portion of the entryway rather than covering it entirely with pine leaves. This mid-century Christmas decor is both impressive and attractive.

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5. Mid-century Modern Christmas Mantel Decor

Mid-century Modern Christmas Mantel Decor
Mid-century modern Christmas mantel decor.

Decorating the mantelpiece is also a big part of mid-century modern Christmas decorations. On the top of the mantel, they will display colorful miniature trees, which are made of recycled bottles. Among these trees, you can also find tiny replicas of Christmas houses from the 1950s. And do not forget about the stockings - the signature piece for Christmas Day present opening.

Mid-century Modern Xmas Mantel Decor
Vintage Mid-century Modern Christmas Mantel Decor (Source: Internet)

Mid-century Modern Christmas Mantel Decor
Vintage Mid-century Modern Christmas Mantel Decor (Source: Internet)

Vintage Mid-century Modern Christmas Mantel Decor
Vintage Mid-century Modern Christmas Mantel Decor (Source: Internet)

6. DIY Retro Stocking

DIY Retro Stocking
DIY retro stocking.

There are no mid-century Christmas decorations that are complete until stockings are hung by the chimney with care. Making your own Christmas stockings is a beautiful way to add your flair to this beloved custom, especially if you don't already have any old stockings. The most significant benefit of this is that you can choose whatever material, pattern, and color you like for your Christmas stockings. These stockings come in the true style of mid-century modern.

Handmade Retro Stocking
DIY retro stocking for Christmas.

Handmade Retro Christmas Stocking
DIY retro stocking for Christmas.

Handmade Retro Xmas Stocking
DIY retro stocking decor.

7. Mod Tinsel Wreath

You can see an open door with a wreath in this image. It is one of the most well-known decor items from the 1960s and was used to greet guests at Christmas. Using the eye-catching color for the front door made an interesting contrast with the white paint for the entire interior of the house. It also makes the tinsel wreath stand out in front of the door by sparkling.

Christmas wreath
Christmas decoration wreaths with pineals. 

Christmas wreath
Christmas decoration wreaths.

Christmas wreath
 DIY Christmas decoration wreaths.

8. DIY Mid-century Modern Christmas Village

DIY Mid-century Modern Christmas Village
DIY mid-century modern Christmas village (Source: Internet)

There’s nothing more nostalgic than Christmas villages made of putty or paper houses. The colorful village models with snow-covered roofs make any place they are shown feel like a festival. It is easy for you to get one since these Christmas villages are extensively distributed. It is even more wonderful and enjoyable if you can make some DIY mid-century modern Christmas villages. Don't worry; you can make a DIY mid-century modern Christmas village with just a few simple steps.

9. Mid-century Aluminum Christmas Wreath

Mid-century Aluminum Christmas Wreath
Mid-century aluminum Christmas wreath.

Mid-century Aluminum Christmas wreath is made of aluminum like a modern tinsel wreath. On the other hand, because of the colored balls tied to aluminum Christmas wreaths, these kinds of wreaths become more eye-catching. The focal point of the wreath is composed of eye-catching hues like blue, red, yellow, and others. Furthermore, there are additional ornaments, such as miniature pine trees, which help to make the wreath even more appealing to look at.

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10. DIY Mid-century Modern Christmas Ornaments

Printable Retro Ornaments
DIY mid-century modern Christmas ornaments.

One of the best home ideas for Christmas decor is using printable retro ornaments. This hand-made item has a mid-century modern style and a truly stunning "sparkle" that will bring holiday nostalgia, tradition, and charm to your home.

Last word

You have finally finished the blog sharing about the top 10 best ideas for mid-century modern Christmas decorations. It is time to decide which decoraton tips are worthy of celebrating in your home this Christmas season.

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