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15 Minimalist Christmas Decorations Pros Love From Amazon—All Under $50

Minimalist Christmas decorations

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Just because you're a minimalist doesn't mean you can't deck the halls in style this season. There are many classic minimalist decorations that will bring your dream setup to life without overwhelming your home and cramping your style.

Below, interior designers have rounded up their favorite Amazon picks that will appeal to all minimalist decorators.

Pangda Christmas Tree Figurines

gold christmas trees

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If you're looking to deviate from standard green and red for a more neutral approach, consider purchasing this set of gold Christmas trees, which are a favorite of Elle Cole, the founder of Elle Cole Interiors. Cole loves this classic set because it exudes sophistication.

Tyawon Glass Battery Operated LED Flameless Candles

gold flameless candles

Amazon

If you're more comfortable lighting flameless candles, these battery-operated beauties make for an excellent option.

"The gold reflecting from the light of candles will make all your guests' faces glow beautifully," Cole says.

Lulu Home Red Berry Garland

cranberry garland

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Savannah Wright, a designer at Mary Kathryn Wells Design, appreciates decorating with cranberry-themed pieces because they're a simple and unfussy way to bring a pop of color to any neutral color scheme.

"A deep, bold red quietly, yet distinctly complements any color scheme your vein of minimalism employs," Wright says. She recommends using a garland or wreath to bring that vibrant hue into your space.

Bigsee 9 Pillar Fireplace Candelabra 

brass candleabra

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If you crave a bit more drama while still enjoying clean lines, consider this brass candelabra.

"Candlelight dinners are the perfect way to celebrate in an intimate way and make a lasting impression on your family and friends,"Chrissy Jones, the founder of Twenty-Eighth Design Studio, shares.

Winlyn Christmas Glitter Gold Poinsettia Flowers 

gold poinsettia flowers

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Use these to add extra flair to your Christmas tree, or get creative and scatter them elsewhere. Wright has used these sparkly flowers for tablescapes alongside cinnamon sticks or nestled them on a bookcase for a whimsical look.

"Glittering gold enhances any holiday space, minimalist or otherwise, but these create that holiday shimmer we are all after without being showy or loud," she says.

AllReal Christmas Tree Ornaments Wood Bead

neutral ornaments

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Up your ornament game with something neutral and chic. Wright loves these simple and sweet ornaments because their natural wood and spheres go well with various design styles instead of just being exclusive to modern farmhouse.

PEIDUO Birch Tree With LED Lights

birch tree decor

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Wells refers to birch trees like these as a no brainer. Leave them as is rather than adorning them with ornaments for a minimalist look.

"Put a pair on either end of a credenza and bask in the holiday glow," Wright suggests.

Creative Co-Op Faux Cedar Garland

faux garland

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You may change your opinion on faux greenery after feasting your eyes on this simple yet chic garland. Taylor Bowling, the founder of Home Taylored, explains how this specific garland converted her into loving faux greenery for the holidays since there's no mess of dried-up leaves on the floor.

Anna's Whimsy Christmas Garland

christmas garland

Amazon

If you're looking for a garland that has a bit more decorative flair without being over the top, Desiree Burns, the founder of Desiree Burns Interiors, recommends this one. With its faux red berries, it'll give any mantle or tablescape a timeless Christmas look.

Thymes Frasier Fir Bar Soap

frasier fir bar soap

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It's the little things that make it truly feel like the holiday season throughout the home. Bowling says Frasier Fir is the best-smelling Christmas scent, which is why she likes keeping it in her powder room, guest bathroom, or by the kitchen sink.

"It's a small touch to make it feel and smell like the holidays in an unexpected but fun way," she says.

Weecrestar Battery Operated Christmas Tree Lights

battery operated christmas lights

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Every minimalist needs a trusty set of white Christmas lights, and Bowling swears by these battery-operated ones for the indoors and out.

"I especially love using these on wreaths or places where it's hard to get a plug to—very easy to use, too," she says.

Theodore Magnus Natural Coir Doormat With Non-Slip Backing

happy holidays doormat

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If your doormat could use an upgrade in time for the holiday season, take a look at this pick from Bowling, which is understated and elegant. She loves it for both Christmas and the New Year.

KI Store Velvet Christmas Balls

gray velvet ball ornaments

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Your ornaments don't need to be over the top to make your tree look special. Jones likes to incorporate velvet into her holiday decor and particularly loves these ornaments.

"With natural colors being in trend in interior design, I believe a warm and earthy neutral is the perfect minimal and classic holiday color," she notes.

Jutom Christmas Iridescent Ornaments Balls

clear ornaments

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Consider adding clear ornaments to your tree, too. "Minimal Christmas decor is all about an emphasis on shape, form, and texture rather than loud colors," Jamelya Francis, co-founder of Francis + Bell Design Studio, says. Francis explains how clear tree ornaments are very versatile and can be filled with some greenery to incorporate some color and nature into your space.

ABOOFAN Christmas Wooden Unfinished Nutcrackers

minimalist nutcrackers

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Last but not least, consider incorporating a neutral nutcracker figurine—or six—into the mix this season.

"This easily recognizable silhouette of the Nutcracker evokes a nostalgic Christmas memory, while still providing an emphasis on form and monochromatic tones," Michelle Bellissimo, co-founder of Francis + Bell Design Studio, says.