Home for the Holidays: Styling Tips

Style expert Shelli Lyn Knoch, of Maven Interiors, mixes textures and styles to bring warmth and festivity into her home this season.

by Erin Byers Murray

December 11, 2016

6:00 AM

Dining Room

“I love mixing rustic and glam elements in holiday tablescapes, x93 Knoch says. “Using décor of varying shapes and scale make for a visually interesting and festive table for all of your celebrations. x93

Living Room Mantel

“Sometimes, ‘more is more’ in creating a holiday mantel that is warm and welcoming, x93 Knoch explains. “Group like items of varying heights for an easy focal point, and add some lights for sparkle. x93

Holiday Tree

“Your holiday tree is part of your home and your design style, so choose colors that work well with your home’s interior, x93 Knoch advises. “Adding ribbon that cascades down the tree is an easy way to add color and texture. There are no rules—this is a great time to tap in to your creative side. x93

Foyer

'Decorating for the holidays can feel daunting, but focusing on small vignettes can lessen the stress,” Knoch says. 'Layering a leaning wreath and holiday garland on a bookshelf or adding holiday tree branches to vases on foyer tables are easy ways to add a wintery touch to your everyday décor.”

Whether you're the type who uses the same décor every December or one who starts from scratch with new color schemes and holiday pieces, ‘tis the season for sprucing up your home with warm tones, bright greenery, and Christmas spirit. Home stylist Shelli Lyn Knoch, of Maven Interiors, works on everything, from helping someone furnish a room to complete home remodels. 'The main goal is to create pretty, livable spaces that make our clients happy,” she says. In her own home, that means adding festive touches and mixing styles and colors. Here, she gives us room-by-room tips for decorating this season.

Local Stores Knoch Loves

Maxi B. Home, 7030 Executive Center Dr., Ste. 106, Brentwood, 615-942-5015; facebook.com/Maxi-B-Home
Vignette, 130 Wilson Pike Cir., Brentwood, 615-370-7990; vignettebrentwoodtn.com
Spruce, 7028 Church St. E., Brentwood, 615-370-0607; spruceliving.net
C'est Moi, 127 Franklin Rd., Ste. 120, Brentwood, 615-457-3579; shopcestmoi.com
Providence Interiors, 2209 Bandywood Dr., 615-873-1372; providenceinteriors.com
For more information, email alamodemaven@gmail.com