Wondering just how interior designers manage to create photo-worthy holiday setups in their homes year after year?

It all comes down to relying on a few tried and true tricks.

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To save some cash, the designer will purchase hers at Trader Joe’s.

Juliana Ghani, the founder of G. Atelier, also appreciates the magic of real greenery within the home.

“Not only is it timeless, but it’s alsoearthy and natural,” she says.

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“It adds an elevated and textural component to the space, not to mention fragrance.”

Ghani personally loves having pieces where you’ve got the option to’t tell which year she bought them.

This way, you could easily avoid decoration exhaustion and spending hundreds on new decor.

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Bring Ornaments to the Table

Have some extra ornaments on hand once the tree is all trimmed?

Sallie Lord, the founder of GreyHunt Interiors, will sometimes weave a few ornaments onto her tablescape.

Don’t be afraid to mix and match sizes and colors within the same tonal family.

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GreyHunt Interiors/ Photo byStacy Zarin Goldberg

Ornaments will add both visual interest and dimension to your tabletop and look beautifully nestled with garland.

Plus, she explains, by no means do you have to solely place wrapped gifts under the tree.