Stockings have this sweet way of becoming the heart of holiday décor without even trying. They’re small and nostalgic, but when you style them well, they can completely change the mood of a room. And honestly, if you’ve ever looked at someone’s perfectly styled stockings and wondered why yours look a little… deflated, it’s usually down to a few simple things: where you hang them, the textures you mix in, and the tiny details you layer around them.

So we put together a simple guide to help you style your stockings in a way that feels warm, thoughtful, and totally doable this season.

1. Start by choosing the right space

Before you even pick your stockings, choose where they’ll go. It makes styling so much more  easier. You don’t have to just stick to the fireplace if you want a change. Think about the corners in your home that already feel warm or naturally catch the eye.

Once you decide the spot, the rest starts to fall into place like the colors, the number of stockings, and the little details you’ll want to add around them.

Here are a few spaces we think always look great:

• Stairway railings
• A console table
• Entryway coat or wall hooks
• A bookshelf corner
• Bedposts
• Floating shelves near the living room
• The classic fireplace mantel

Pick the spot that feels most “you.” Sometimes the unexpected areas end up being the most charming.

2. Choose stocking colors that complement your home/ holiday decor theme

Once your space is decided, choose stockings that match your overall aesthetic. Natural fabrics like hand-printed cotton or linen sit beautifully in most homes because they bring in subtle texture without feeling loud. If your home leans warm and earthy, pick cinnamon, pine, or cream tones. For cooler palettes, indigo, charcoal, and muted blues work well. Let the stocking feel like it belongs in your space, not like it was added as an afterthought.

3. Add greenery to anchor the look

Greenery instantly ties the whole setup together. It doesn’t have to be elaborate, even a simple eucalyptus garland, dried foliage, or pine can give the area around your stockings a grounded, festive feel. Place the greenery behind or around the stockings to create a natural frame.

4. Create the perfect fluffy stocking shape

Ever wondered why styled stockings always look full and perfectly balanced? The trick is simple: add a scrunched-up cloth, newspaper, or packing paper into the toe of the stocking. It gives the stocking structure and keeps it from looking flat. From there, place the stocking fillers in the centre section so the opening stays upright and picture-ready.

5. Add small decorative touches at the top

If you want to dress things up a bit, tuck a little greenery at the top - a small pine branch, a few berries, pine cones, or even some dried florals. It doesn’t need to look full or overly styled. Just enough to add texture and a bit of festive charm. This works especially well if your stockings have a simple print and you want them to stand out without crowding the space.

And if you don’t have much greenery around the room, even a few small sprigs placed near the stockings can help tie the whole corner together.

With just a few choices like these, your stockings easily become one of the warmest, most inviting parts of your holiday décor.

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