Sure, you can restrict your Christmas decor to a tree in the corner, but going over the top is much more fun. In an era when people are craving more personality-filled interiors with a story, Christmas isn't the time to hold back. Richard E. Grant demonstrates exactly how the right decor can transform any home into a festive wonderland.
The actor took to Instagram to share the magical Christmas decor idea in his house in Richmond, London, and every surface is decked out. From the living room to the kitchen, everything is full of holiday magic. It features full-sized trees, mini trees, novelty ornaments, tinsel, garlands, and candleabras.
Dayna Isom Johnson, Etsy’s Trend Expert, terms this kitschy and over-the-top Christmas aesthetic, 'Nutcrackercore.' One glance at Richard E. Grant's home, and it's easy to understand why: it's like watching the Land of Sweets dance in the Nutcracker. It's peak fun and opulence.
Dayna explains: 'Nutcrackercore is an opulent yet whimsical twist on traditional festive decor. After seasons of minimal aesthetics, many are embracing the ornate and theatrical, craving something a little more…dramatic!'
Recreate Richard's Look at Home
Richard E. Grant's home drips with tinsel garlands hanging from every surface, and this pretty pink and red style lets you do the same. It would be gorgeous paired with an abundance of colors.
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These adorable ornaments add an instant touch of fun to any tree. They would be perfect hung on a tree or across a mantelpiece.
If you’re setting the table this season, consider this gingham tablecloth your shortcut to instant charm. It has that timeless country-house feel that can be used year-round, but styled with festive china or brass accents, it suddenly looks elevated and festive.
Candles are a classic during the festive season. They create a cozy ambience that's perfect for wintery nights with friends and family. This taper candle holder and snuffer set is a true classic that will elevate a bland candle and transform it into a work of art that glows all night long.
You’re probably set on full-size Christmas wreaths by now, but what about the minis? Amazon has decided every candle deserves its own halo, offering tiny beaded rings of winter sprigs and bright red berries that easily dress up a plain taper.
Luckily, the look is easy to recreate by leaning into your instincts with more and more decor. Dayna advises: 'To channel the look, start with a rich color palette of deep jewel tones like ruby, emerald, and amethyst in your table settings and ornaments. This trend has already taken off, with searches for emerald jewellery nearly tripling and jewel-tone barware sales showing double-digit growth.'
She adds: 'For an extra sprinkle of main-character energy, layer in elements like shimmering gold details, ornate brass accents, and velvet, velvet, velvet. Whether on stockings, ribbons, or table runners, my top tip this season is to add these easy little details to instantly bring the Nutcracker fantasy to life. Whether you’re hosting a grand dinner or enjoying a cosy night in, this season is all about embracing festive escapism with a dash of fairy tale chic and a whole lot of drama.'
Maximalist Christmas is one of the most fun and enchanting looks to emerge this year, and Richard E. Grant's approach is one of the most beautiful. When you decorate with a more is more approach, it's hard to go wrong.
