Scandinavian Christmas decor is all about keeping things simple: natural greenery, warm wood, neutral colors, and handmade details that make a home feel festive without…
by Dev Malhotra • Oct 3, 2026 • 5 min read
Scandinavian Christmas decor is all about keeping things simple: natural greenery, warm wood, neutral colors, and handmade details that make a home feel festive without overwhelming it.
Better still, you don’t need weeks of preparation to get the look. These Scandinavian-inspired Christmas DIYs use just a handful of materials and can be put together relatively quickly, making them ideal for last-minute decorating or an afternoon of Christmas crafting with the kids.
This delicate wall hanging combines miniature stars with a natural branch for a simple piece of Christmas decor. Make the stars as large or small as you like.
Cut or shape a collection of stars from your chosen material. Create several sizes if you want a more varied appearance.
Tie each star to a length of fishing line or white thread. Vary the lengths so the stars hang at different heights.
Tie the threads along the branch, then attach a piece of twine to either end of the branch to create a hanger.
Fresh rosemary adds both greenery and fragrance to this simple Christmas decoration.
Arrange the craft sticks into a star shape and glue the overlapping points together.
Trim rosemary sprigs to fit each section and glue them over the craft sticks until the structure is concealed.
Create a minimalist wooden sign featuring a traditional Christmas greeting or any festive message you prefer.
Print your chosen Christmas greeting in a simple font at the appropriate size for your plywood.
Use the printout as a guide to transfer the lettering onto the wood, then carefully fill it in with white paint. Allow it to dry completely before displaying.
Simple white or kraft-paper tags paired with twine are an easy way to bring Scandinavian style to Christmas presents.
Print a minimalist gift-tag design onto cardstock, or cut your own tags and add simple Christmas designs or lettering by hand.
Punch a hole near the top of each tag and thread through a short piece of twine before attaching it to your gift.
Turn tiny twigs into decorative stars that can be tucked underneath the ribbon or twine on wrapped presents.
Arrange small twigs into a star and secure the points with thin pieces of twine.
Wrap your present in brown paper and tie it with twine. Tuck in a sprig of greenery and attach the twig star on top.
You can also make an oversized version using branches, then wrap the finished star in string lights for a larger Christmas decoration.
Natural fabric, greenery, and cinnamon make an understated Christmas table setting that takes only minutes to assemble.
Fold or loosely roll each napkin into your preferred shape.
Place a cinnamon stick and small sprig of greenery on top, then wrap twine around everything and tie it securely.
Instead of covering an entire wreath frame with greenery, decorate only part of it for a more pared-back appearance.
Arrange greenery over approximately half of the wreath ring and secure it with floral wire or twine.
Hang the wreath as it is or incorporate it into a simple candle display. If positioning a candle near greenery, an LED flameless candle is the safer choice.
This may be the easiest project of all and requires only two basic materials.
Cut small pieces of evergreen or other seasonal foliage that will fit inside the ornaments.
Open each ornament and carefully insert a few pieces of greenery. Replace the top and hang the ornament on your tree.
These simple geometric ornaments add a subtle metallic touch to a minimalist Christmas tree.
Cut a short length of white cotton thread or twine for each ornament.
Thread it through the top of the jewelry connector and tie the ends together to create a loop.
Hang the finished geometric ornaments from the branches of your Christmas tree.
Finish with a simple centerpiece combining glass, water, greenery, and candlelight.
Place a small branch or sprig of winter greenery inside each glass bottle.
Pour water into the bottle, leaving enough room at the top to prevent it from overflowing.
Fit a taper candle securely into the neck of each bottle. Keep the greenery well away from the flame and never leave burning candles unattended.
Scandinavian-style Christmas decorating doesn’t require elaborate supplies or complicated projects. Simple materials such as twigs, greenery, twine, linen, and glass can create decorations that feel festive while still maintaining a clean, natural look.
Choose one or two projects for a quick seasonal update, or make several and carry the same pared-back style from your Christmas tree and gifts to your table and walls.
