Cottage Christmas Home Tours: A Cozy Holiday Decor Collection

I love looking back at past Christmas home tours. There’s so much to learn from them – the holiday color palettes I was loving, the little decorating experiments I tried, the new vintage treasures that found their way into the cottage, and of course, how many times Jax and Ollie wandered into the photos (honestly, more than I can count).

Over the years, my holiday home tours have become their own little scrapbook with snapshots of our festive and whimsical 1920 cottage. Some years were filled with bright reds and nostalgic touches. Others leaned into a coastal palette of greens and blues. And then there were the natural, garden-inspired Christmas years that felt soft and peaceful.

Are you ready to see our Christmas home tour collection? Grab a warm drink (mine’s an iced latte even in December), get comfy, and enjoy a little walk through Christmas past — year by year, room by room, tree by tree.

I hope this roundup inspires you to create a home that feels warm, collected, and meaningful, no matter what style you’re decorating with this season.

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2025 Christmas Home Tour

Moody Christmas Cottage Tour: Mixing Old and New

This was the year I leaned fully into a moody cottage Christmas palette — deep burgundy, navy, olive, brown, and cream. I mixed vintage pieces with more modern textures for a rich, cozy look that felt both elegant and lived-in.

By using the same garland, ribbon, and moody-colored ornaments, the living room and kitchen were able to each have their own personality while still feeling beautifully connected.

This tour is such a good reminder of how mixing old and new can add depth and charm to small spaces without ever feeling cluttered.

It also reminded me that decorating doesn’t have to follow rules — it just has to feel like you.

2024 Christmas Home Tour

Embrace Christmas Charm with These Classic Decor Ideas

This year’s holiday decor looked a little different, and in the best way. I was still recovering from knee surgery, so I only used about half of the Christmas decorations I normally pull out.

But honestly? It reminded me that simple can still be so beautiful. Small, intentional statements can make a space feel just as warm and festive as an entire house full of decor.

In the living room, I leaned into vintage-inspired pieces and natural elements that made the cottage feel like a warm hug. Twinkling lights, soft greenery, and a few charmingly styled corners brought the whole room to life.

I decorated the trees with dried hydrangeas and delicate dried orange slices — a soft, cozy nod to the garden even in winter.

The kitchen had its own quiet charm, too, with copper accessories adding that perfect holiday glow. Even without my usual full-house decorating marathon, the cottage felt peaceful, warm, and wonderfully welcoming.

Sometimes a simpler season turns out to be the sweetest one.

2023 Christmas Home Tour

How to Mix Vintage and Modern Christmas Decor

2023 was the year I really leaned into blending the best of both worlds — the cozy nostalgia of vintage Christmas treasures and the clean, fresh sparkle of modern holiday decor. Instead of choosing one style or the other, I mixed flea-market finds, sentimental ornaments, and old-world textures with newer pieces that fit right in with our cottage style.

The result was a home that felt both timeless and updated, full of character without feeling overdone. You saw twinkle lights layered with brass candlesticks, vintage ornaments paired with modern wreaths, and those slightly imperfect antique pieces mixed right in with crisp greenery and simple touches.

It was such a meaningful way to decorate, surrounding ourselves with pieces that carry memories while adding just enough updated elements to keep things feeling fresh. This tour is full of ideas for anyone who loves both vintage character and a little modern sparkle.

Green and White Christmas Decor Ideas For Your Holiday Home

The second tour from 2023 took on a classic, calming holiday palette: simple green and white. This classic combination brought a fresh, serene feeling into the cottage — almost like a little winter wonderland tucked inside our 1920 home.

Green and white have always felt meaningful to me. Green symbolizes the evergreen trees (they’re everywhere in the PNW) that stay vibrant and full of life even in the coldest months, representing hope and renewal. White brings in the purity and calm of freshly fallen snow, adding a soft touch of magic to the season.

My dried hydrangea Christmas tree stole the show this year with its soft, muted tones and natural texture. It became the perfect focal point for the entire theme. Paired with lush greenery, velvet green ribbon, and a few simple cottage touches, the whole space felt elegant, airy, and calming.

Whether you’re drawn to traditional Christmas decorating or love a modern winter look, this green-and-white theme creates a beautiful, harmonious holiday atmosphere that feels timeless year after year.

2022 Christmas Home Tour

Quick and Easy Cozy Christmas Cottage Kitchen Decorating Ideas

2022 was all about keeping Christmas decorating simple, cozy, and completely doable — especially in the kitchen. I wanted the space to feel warm and festive without adding clutter or taking away from the cottage charm that’s already there.

This tour shares some of the easiest ways to transform a kitchen for the holidays, even if you don’t have a lot of time or space.

I focused on small but impactful touches:

These simple ideas proved that you don’t need a big decorating plan to make a big difference. A little greenery here, a warm metallic accent there, and suddenly the entire kitchen felt festive, welcoming, and undeniably cottage-cozy.

Cozy Christmas Decor Ideas for a Rustic, Natural, and Neutral Style

This second tour from 2022 was a rustic, natural, and neutral decorating style — a look that brought so much calm and warmth into the cottage. Instead of bold colors, this Christmas was all about earthy tones, soft textures, and nature-inspired elements that made our home feel like a peaceful winter retreat.

I mixed warm woods, cozy fabrics, simple greenery, and organic details to create a space that felt effortlessly festive. Cedar branches, pinecones, dried stems, and natural garlands brought the outdoors in, while soft neutrals kept everything feeling light and soothing. The rustic accents added just the right amount of charm without overwhelming the cozy cottage feel.

This understated style proved that Christmas doesn’t need to be loud to be beautiful. With a few natural touches and a palette inspired by winter itself, the cottage felt welcoming, relaxed, and wonderfully tranquil — the perfect setting for slow, cozy holiday moments.

2021 Christmas Home Tour

Vintage-Inspired Cozy Cottage Style Christmas Home Tour

2021 was the year I fully embraced my love for vintage Christmas charm. This tour is filled with nostalgic touches, collected treasures, and the cozy layered look that makes cottage-style decorating feel so warm and personal.

Every corner of the house featured something meaningful, whether it was an old ornament, a thrifted find, or a piece of decor that had been with us for years.

Greenery draped over shelves, vintage-style ornaments sparkled in the twinkle lights, and warm, timeless textures brought a sense of history and comfort into each room.

It was one of those years where the cottage felt especially magical, almost like stepping into a holiday memory.

If you love the charm of pieces that tell a story — the patina, the character, the feeling of being collected over time — this tour is a beautiful reflection of vintage-inspired Christmas decorating at its coziest.

This one is pure vintage cottage Christmas — full of nostalgic pieces, collected treasures, and charming touches throughout the home.

Final Thoughts

Thank you so much for taking a walk down memory lane with me. Decorating this little 1920 cottage for Christmas each year has become one of my favorite traditions, and sharing the journey with you makes it even more special.

I hope seeing these tours together brings you inspiration — whether you’re planning a full holiday makeover, adding a few cozy touches, or simply enjoying the magic of the season in your own way.

As always, I’ll continue to update this roundup every year so you’ll always have one place to find every Christmas tour we’ve shared.

If you loved exploring these past seasons, feel free to share this post with someone who enjoys a cozy cottage Christmas too!

And now I’d love to know — which year was your favorite?