There are endless options for thefestive setupsfrom snow-laden towns to light-filled wonderland.
Its just about evoking a nostalgic, wintery scene.
Ready to create your own?
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Check out these 20 Christmas village ideas for inspiration.
Snow-capped houses and cozy characters are juxtaposed with more natural-looking frosted greenery.
Everything is placed on a stack of shelving to consolidate and keep the scene organized.
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Candelabras, bells, and faux pine are scattered throughout to add texture and dimension.
Awreath hangs abovethe village while a garland wraps below to complete the look.
Other items, like faux trees, figurines, and signage bring the scene to life.
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It’s all set on a bed of cottonanother great option to create a snowy base.
Some pieces even light up to create a sense of whimsy.
Cutout houses as well as closed ones decorate the surface.
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Note that there are lots of different sizes when it comes to the piecesallowing for balance and visual interest.
This allows the village to not feel as flat, looking like a realistic landscape.
Pinecones of varying sizes are also introduced to evoke a natural feel and create dimension.
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Ladder Display
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Ladder shelvesmake for an easy spot to set up your holiday town.
This one is set in a deep hickory brown, allowing the glowy houses to stand out.
A faux pine wreath stringed with fairy lights wraps around it to make each shelf feel connected and cohesive.
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The houses emit an ambient glow, scattered among frosted trees, faux pine, and wreathes.
Note that the houses are set on different heights using wooden boards and blocks.
Frosty snow decorates the trees and base, while lights allow the carousel to glow and pop out.
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This is a great themed option to get kids interested in the process, too.
Here, traditional houses and trees create the village.
Note that lights are placed under the cotton here to create a subtle, glistening snow effect.
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The result is a maximalist, magical scene.
This village features snow-dusted houses set in pastel tones.
Some are propped on the credenza itself, while others are placed on elevated shelves to create varying heights.
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To introduce even more variation, lofty wooden trees frame the village at the sides.
Frosty Village
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A winter wonderland comes to life with minimalist decor and hues.
Various shades of white appear in the houses, snow, and trees.
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Brass accents in the lights and mirror above add a bit of shinealways a great complement to neutral tones.
Vintage Village
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Christmas villages aren’t just designated for consoles and credenzas.
Here, one is placed on afloating shelfin the kitchento create a cute holiday vignette.
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After all, it’s in the small moments that holiday decor shines.
Ceramic houses are placed among frosty trees.
A purple light casts over the scene to evoke whimsy.
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Themed Village
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Bottlebrush trees nestle among simple ceramic houses set in black and white.
Lights are placed underneath the cotton to cast an upward glow over the village.
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