[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-detail-living-room-holiday-decorations":3,"blog-related-living-room-holiday-decorations":33},{"id":4,"slug":5,"title":6,"subtitle":7,"bodyHtml":8,"heroImageUrl":9,"heroImageAlt":10,"authorName":11,"authorImageUrl":7,"publishedDt":12,"categories":13,"tags":17,"products":26,"inlineProducts":27,"seo":28},1037,"living-room-holiday-decorations","Kathy’s Favorite Holiday Décor and How to Recreate the Warm, Elevated Look in 3 Simple Steps",null,"\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">Welcome to the holiday season! Here at KKH, our team has fully transitioned into holiday mode. We even brought a taste of the magic to my apartment. (Yes, it’s only October and I already have my Christmas tree up!)\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\"The brief for this year’s holiday décor scheme? Warm, elevated, and brimming with cheer.\" \u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/blockquote>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">There’s something about a nontraditional holiday color palette I’ve always found so dreamy. Forget bright shades of red and green. I’d much rather decorate with rich, moody colors that infuse a hint of romance and old-world charm into a home (think olive green, slate blue, and chocolate brown). And it never hurts to bring in a smattering of metallics like gold, silver, and bronze for that polished, glowy look I love.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">In today’s post, I’m sharing my holiday decorating tips, plus my favorite holiday decorations that make it easy to get the look in your home.\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/studio?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday-decor-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-32590\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/02_05_25_DB_Blog_Banner-1.gif\" alt=\"banner\" width=\"1220\" height=\"305\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/h2>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33543\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Holiday-decor-living-room-4-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"A white fireplace mantel decorated for the holidays with white and gold stockings, tapered candles, fresh flowers, a pampas grass wreath, and Simon Pierce glass Christmas trees\" width=\"1220\" height=\"1830\" />\u003C/h2>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 24pt;\">\u003Cb>1. Start with Natural Elements\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In my home, the holiday decorations always begin with the tree, and I personally like to have \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.instagram.com/reel/DDgFN4_Nv8k/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">two Christmas trees\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The first is a design-forward tree for me, dressed with ornaments in a gracious neutral palette, pampas grass stems, pinecones, and lots of pretty velvet bows! The second tree is the kids’ creation, a perfectly mismatched gem that’s home to all of the treasured ornaments our family has collected or made ourselves over the years.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beyond the trees, I love to create a decorative base with natural elements like \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/wreaths-garland?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday-decor-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wreaths and garland\u003C/a>. This year, I went with a \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/169104-Adelise-Coastal-Beige-Pampas-Grass-Mushroom-Wreath?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday-decor-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pampas grass wreath\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that adds a hint of whimsy and a gorgeous textural element to the living room. She’s a brand new addition to the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProdGroup/Holiday?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday-decor-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">KKH Holiday Shop\u003C/a> and I absolutely adore her.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2>\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33545\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Holiday-decor-living-room-6-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Kathy Kuo sits on the Madeline sofa in her Upper West Side apartment. The living room is decorated for the holidays with a Christmas tree, cozy throw blankets, and plush pillows\" width=\"1220\" height=\"1525\" />\u003C/h2>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Shop Natural Elements and Greenery\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/169104-Adelise-Coastal-Beige-Pampas-Grass-Mushroom-Wreath?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday-decor-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33563\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_169104.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/167052-Galen-Updated-Traditional-Green-Faux-Rattan-Moss-Ball-Set-of?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday-decor-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33550\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_167052.jpg\" alt=\"Green moss balls set of 4 holiday decor\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/163117-Louisa-Updated-Traditional-Green-Magnolia-Wreath?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday-decor-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33548\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_163117.jpg\" alt=\"Magnolia green and brown holiday wreath\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/167525-Louisa-Updated-Traditional-Green-Magnolia-Garland?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday-decor-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33552\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_167525.jpg\" alt=\"Magnolia green and brown holiday garland\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/169106-Cyra-Traditional-Blue-Velvet-Bow-Green-Norfolk-Pine-Wreath?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday-decor-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33565\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_169106.jpg\" alt=\"Green pine holiday wreath with pinecones and a blue velvet bow\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/167526-Marin-French-Country-Green-Boxwood-Wreath?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday-decor-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33553\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_167526.jpg\" alt=\"Boxwood green holiday wreath\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/140645-Tabitha-French-Country-Green-Fern-Wreath?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday-decor-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33572\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_140645.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/167065-Finlo-Updated-Traditional-Green-Faux-Mood-Moss?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday-decor-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33551\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_167065.jpg\" alt=\"Green moss tabletop decor in a brown wood vessel\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/169105-Nerissa-Traditional-Beige-Velvet-Bow-Pampas-Wreath?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday-decor-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33564\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_169105.jpg\" alt=\"Pampas grass holiday wreath with a large pink velvet bow\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 24pt;\">\u003Cb>2. Layer the Mantel with Holiday Treasures\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/169178-Sferra-Twinkle-French-Country-Gold-Snowflake-White-Cotton-Stocking?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday-decor-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The stockings\u003C/a> are obviously the star of the show on the mantel, and I adorned each one with a glass ornament for a little extra embellishment. Behind the stockings, I created an oh-so-festive scene using a mix of our ever-popular \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/SearchSpring?s=simon%20pierce%20tree\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Simon Pierce glass trees\u003C/a>, gold \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/168979-Kevin-Updated-Traditional-Silver-Tree-Small-Candlestick-Holder-Set-of?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday-decor-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">candleholders\u003C/a>, and a charming set of \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/168983-Frannie-Updated-Traditional-Antique-Brass-Twisted-Rope-Dinner-Bell-Set-of?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday-decor-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">gold dinner bells\u003C/a>. \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Created by the wildly talented team at \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://urbanstems.com/collections/flowers?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday-decor-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UrbanStems\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, floral bouquets in gorgeous glazed ceramic vases anchor the vignette. To keep the overall design story cohesive, I continued the tree theme of pampas stems, pinecones, and velvet bows to the garland on the mantel.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">If you don’t have a mantel in your home (super common in NYC apartments!), another flat service can easily stand in. The top of a console table, dresser, or bookshelf are all effortless options. \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n[gallery link=\"none\" columns=\"2\" size=\"large\" ids=\"33581,33544\"]\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Shop Holiday Mantel Decorations\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/168979-Kevin-Updated-Traditional-Silver-Tree-Small-Candlestick-Holder-Set-of?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday-decor-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33559\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_168979.jpg\" alt=\"Metal tree taper candle holder\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/169178-Sferra-Twinkle-French-Country-Gold-Snowflake-White-Cotton-Stocking?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday-decor-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33568\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_169178.jpg\" alt=\"Sferra gold and white stocking\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/169065-Simon-Pearce-Four-Sided-Modern-Classic-Crackle-Glass-Evergreen-Tree?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday-decor-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33561\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_169065.jpg\" alt=\"Simon Pierce glass Christmas tree\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/169170-Sferra-Bolzano-French-Country-Silver-Embroidered-White-Cotton-Stocking?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday-decor-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33567\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_169170.jpg\" alt=\"Sferra wilver and white stocking\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/168915-Juliska-Berry-Thread-Modern-Classic-Blue-Glass-Trees-Set-of?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday-decor-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33558\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_168915.jpg\" alt=\"Juliska blue glass Christmas tree decor\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/168886-Juliska-Devon-Willow-Traditional-Brown-Rattan-Stag-Vase?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday-decor-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33556\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_168886.jpg\" alt=\"Juliska woven rattan deer vase holiday decor\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/169080-Simon-Pearce-Snowy-Splendor-Modern-Classic-Glass-Evergreen-Trees-Set-of?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday-decor-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33562\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_169080.jpg\" alt=\"Simon Pierce glass Christmas trees set of 3\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/168983-Frannie-Updated-Traditional-Antique-Brass-Twisted-Rope-Dinner-Bell-Set-of?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday-decor-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33560\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_168983.jpg\" alt=\"Set of 3 gold dinner bells with rope detailing\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/169168-Sferra-Vixen-French-Country-Gold-Embroidered-White-Cotton-Stocking?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday-decor-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33566\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_169168.jpg\" alt=\"Sferra silver, gold, and white stocking\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 24pt;\">\u003Cb>3. Dress the Space with Cozy Textures and Candlelight\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">Last but never ever least, I focus on \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProdGroup/cozy-gifts?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday-decor-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">all things cozy\u003C/a>: the textiles and lighting that create a warm, glowy atmosphere. These are the elements that make a holiday living room not only beautiful but also wonderfully comfortable. Best of all is their enduring quality. They feel perfectly in keeping with the holiday season but will still be fitting long after the curtain closes on Christmas day.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the living room, I styled taper candles and filled the fireplace with glowing pillar candles in varying heights and sizes. I layered my beloved \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Upholstery/152737-Amelie-Cloud-Sofa---92?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday-decor-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amelie\u003C/a> and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Upholstery/105352-Madeline-French-Green-Upholstered-Brown-Wood-Brass-Casters-Sofa-Large-W?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday-decor-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Madeline\u003C/a> sofas with lush velvet throw pillows and patterned pillows in the prettiest botanical prints (our \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/157358-Beatrix-Tapestry-Forest-Throw-Pillow-x?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday-decor-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beatrix pillow\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/157346-Everlee-Secret-Garden-Throw-Pillow-x?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday-decor-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everlee pillow\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are exclusive to KKH and I’m fully obsessed). And I completed the homey scene with a handful of throw blankets, aka the ultimate cozy accessory. My favorite throws are \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/33372-Sferra-Dorsey-Modern-Classic-Almond-Cashmere-Throw-Blanket?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday-decor-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">luxe cashmere\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/165762-Billie-Modern-Classic-Taupe-Cotton-Throw-Blanket?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday-decor-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">classic cotton\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/167870-Colson-Modern-Classic-Beige-Throw-Blanket?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday-decor-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">plush faux fur\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">—you can’t go wrong with any option!\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-33540\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Holiday-decor-living-room-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Holiday decor in an apartment living room includes a Christmas tree decorated with pampas grass, pinecones, and velvet bows, cozy blankets, and plush throw pillows\" width=\"1220\" height=\"813\" />\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Shop Cozy Holiday Accents\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/167870-Colson-Modern-Classic-Beige-Throw-Blanket?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday-decor-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33554\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_167870.jpg\" alt=\"Brown faux fur throw blanket\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/168901-Juliska-Provence-French-Country-Basil-Glass-Candlestick-Holder-Set-of?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday-decor-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33557\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_168901.jpg\" alt=\"Juliska green glass taper candle holders set of 2\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/157346-Everlee-Secret-Garden-Throw-Pillow-x?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday-decor-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33546\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_157346.jpg\" alt=\"Botanical print throw pillow with welt trim and feather and down insert\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/121128-Xion-Regency-Antique-Brass-Metal-Swirl-Candelabra-Candle-Holder?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday-decor-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33571\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_121128.jpg\" alt=\"Gold candelabra with curved base\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/169572-Katriel-Modern-Classic-Green-Corduroy-Chenille-Round-Throw-Pillow-x?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday-decor-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33569\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_169572_1.jpg\" alt=\"round green corduroy throw pillow with light green welt\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/165762-Billie-Modern-Classic-Taupe-Cotton-Throw-Blanket?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday-decor-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33549\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_165762.jpg\" alt=\"Cotton throw blanket with fringe\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/157358-Beatrix-Tapestry-Forest-Throw-Pillow-x?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday-decor-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33547\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_157358.jpg\" alt=\"Tapestry forest throw pillow with welt trim and feather and down insert\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/106682-Sferra-Dorsey-Modern-Classic-Rose-Cashmere-Throw-Blanket?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday-decor-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33570\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_106682.jpg\" alt=\"light pink cashmere throw blanket\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/168762-AERIN-LAnsecoy-Orange-Blossom-Modern-Classic-Glass-Scented-Candle?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday-decor-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-33555\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_168762.jpg\" alt=\"AERIN orange blossom scented candle\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 24pt;\">\u003Cstrong>Kathy Kuo Studio\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular; font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Need design help? \u003C/span>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/studio?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday-decor-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kathy Kuo Studio\u003C/span>\u003C/a>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a full-service design firm working with clients in the United States and abroad. \u003C/span>\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From warm, timeless interiors to serene outdoor retreats, our talented team of accredited designers creates spaces that feel like home, designed around how you live and what you love.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u003Cem>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://kkhome.as.me/schedule.php?notembedded=1?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=holiday-decor-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cb>Schedule a free consultation\u003C/b>\u003C/a>\u003Cb>, call (888) 908-3486, or email studio@kathykuohome.com today to get started!\u003C/b>\u003C/span>\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003C/div>","https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/hero/Holiday-decor-living-room-2-scaled.jpg","Kathy Kuo sits on the Amelie sofa in her Upper West Side apartment. 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