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Enchanting Christmas stars: How to decorate with the Scandinavian classic
5 ways to decorate with your Christmas stars
Where can you hang a Christmas star? In Scandinavian it is most traditional to hang these stars in the window with a light but your don't need to stop there. Allow the Christmas star to become part of your Christmas décor and arrange it in different ways around your home. Here are five ideas to inspire you.
1. Let it shine in the window
Hanging a Christmas star in the window is a classic that comes round year after year. Display a single star or combine several in different sizes.
2. Use as wall décor
Let the Christmas star become part of your wall décor and create an alternative to the classic window display.
3. Place it on a shelf or chest of drawers
The Advent star doesn’t always have to hang from the ceiling. Place it on a shelf or chest of drawers and combine it with other Christmas decorations to create a beautiful still life. This works particularly well with a Christmas star made from stiff cardboard.
4. Hang it above the bed
Christmas decorations needn't stop in the living areas of your home. Move Christmas into your bedroom with a glowing Christmas star above the bed. The soft glow makes for a lovely touch during the darkest time of the year.
5. Let it take centre stage above the dining table
Hang a larger star above the dining table and let it become part of your Christmas table setting. For a more decorative look, you can combine several stars of different sizes.
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Enchanting Christmas stars that have become modern classics
Some Christmas stars have become true classics and are just as popular today as they were when they were first launched. Here we’ve brought together some of our most popular designs for your Christmas décor.
1. Snöblomma
The Swedish brand Watt & Veke has produced many of our favourite Christmas stars, with the star definitely topping the list. The name translates as ‘snow flower’ and the star more than lives up to its name. With its playful, simple design, it looks like something out of a winter fairy tale and instantly gives any room a romantic, wintry atmosphere.
2. Ice
Ice from Star Trading lives up to its name. With its delicate structures, it is reminiscent of sparkling ice crystals that capture the light of winter. Hang it in the window and it immediately creates a frosty elegance that perfectly matches the clear winter air.
3. Bare
The Christmas star Bare is a classic Christmas star from the Swedish brand Scandi Living. The clear, minimalist design captures the essence of Scandinavian Christmas decorations: understated, elegant and timeless. It looks particularly beautiful when combined with natural materials such as wood or linen.
4. Luna
The Christmas star, Luna is available in classic white as well as with a delicate dot pattern. It adds a playful yet stylish accent to your home. Perfect for anyone who wants to make their Christmas decorations individual and a little surprising.
5. Oslo
One of the most popular Christmas stars in recent years Oslo from Watt & Veke. Hand-folded and rich in detail, it looks great hanging in the window or hanging in a collection over the dining table. It is a star that combines tradition and modernity and lights up the Advent season every year.
6. Eldig
The Eldig Christmas star by Watt & Veke is a timeless classic that wins the hearts of Christmas decoration lovers year after year. With its artfully folded shape and delicate, flame-like strips, it embodies an elegant blend of tradition and modernity. Its name, which means ‘flaming’, reflects the inspiration behind its design: a gentle, glowing flicker reminiscent of the soothing warmth of candlelight.
7. Marta
Another exceptional Christmas star from Watt & Veke is the Marta, with its neutral colours and playful but unique design, is sure to create a warm and cosy atmosphere in your home. This star is particularly suitable for you if you want a Christmas star that you can leave up throughout the winter.
OSLO, ELDIG & MARTA
8. Venok
The Venok Christmas star from Broste Copenhagen is made of wood and brings natural and pared back feeling to your Christmas decor. Even when not illuminated, it has a strong presence and blends harmoniously into any interior style – a true statement of Nordic design.
9. Maja
is a playful and romantic Christmas star from Watt & Veke and can be seen as a fusion of the Snöblomma and the slightly more wild Eldig. The result is a romantic, fairy-tale star that enchants year after year.
10. Lea
The Christmas star from Globen Lighting combines Scandinavian simplicity with natural materials. Made from bamboo and paper, it radiates a warm, organic glow and fits perfectly with both modern and traditional Christmas decorations. The cut-outs create a soft play of light that bathes any room in festive cosiness. Whether in a window or on a sideboard, Lea is a natural eye-catcher with timeless charm.
12. Stella
The Stella paper star from Watt & Veke brings a touch of elegance and lightness to your Christmas decorations. Its intricately folded design made of high-quality paper exudes simple beauty and timeless style. Thanks to the thoughtful cut outs, Stella casts a soft, harmonious light that illuminates any room in a festive way. Perfect for windows or as a central decorative accent, Stella is a classic Christmas star that stylishly complements both modern and traditional Christmas looks.
Whether classic, modern or minimalist these Scandinavian Christmas stars are more than just decoration. They symbolise warmth, light and the special magic of the Advent season. Choose your favourite and let your home shine with festive cheer.
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Photos: Angeliqa Daldorph, @haus_tannenkamp, @myjapandihome, Star Trading, Watt & Veke, @snickarglädjen, @applaudden, Globen Lighting
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