How to Create a Holiday Home That Feels Cohesive, Not Cluttered
It’s easy for holiday decorating to go from festive to overwhelming in a flash. Between the garlands, ornaments, lights, and keepsakes, even the most beautiful home can start to feel crowded. But one look inside this year’s Designer of the Year Award winner for the Holiday category proves that the secret to a stunning seasonal home isn’t about having more, it’s about creating harmony.
Designed by Baker Design Group, this Dallas residence was transformed into a breathtaking Christmas showcase that balanced luxury and warmth in every room. Instead of treating each room as its own moment, the design team styled the entire home to flow together.
1. Start With a Unified Color Palette
Instead of repeating the same décor everywhere, Baker Design Group gave each room its own curated color palette that still tied back to the home’s overall design. From rich greens in the family room to subtle metallics in the foyer, the colors flowed naturally from space to space, creating a sense of connection rather than competition.
2. Highlight, Don’t Hide, Your Home’s Design
Holiday décor should enhance your home’s best features, not overpower them. The team carefully styled each area to highlight the architecture and existing interior design, ensuring that the festive touches felt integrated rather than added on. A set of mirrored tables topped with custom lanterns became a standout focal point, reflecting twinkling lights and the home’s elegant details.
3. Make a Statement
Every home deserves a showstopper moment, and here, it was the 12-foot tree in the family room. Designed to complement the space’s fabrics and artwork, the tree’s layered green tones and tailored ornamentation made it feel like part of the room’s design year-round.
4. Layer With Intention
From garlands to lanterns, every detail was chosen to add texture and depth without visual noise. The result: a home that felt rich, dimensional, and effortless.
The finished home became the favorite house on an exclusive Christmas Tour, proof that when design is thoughtful and consistent, it not only looks beautiful but also creates an experience.
It’s proof that the most memorable holiday homes aren’t packed with décor, they’re layered with intention, style, and just the right amount of sparkle.
Learn more about Baker Design Group here!