30 Classy DIY Winter Centerpieces for After Christmas

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Are you looking for a little something for your dining table after Christmas? Get inspirations to create a cozy DIY winter centerpiece with natural elements and white accents for easy & elegant January decor.

The Decor Gap Between Christmas and Spring

I don’t know about you, but there’s always that feeling of ‘what next?’ after the Christmas decorations come down.

We put ours away usually right after New Year’s, since we put them up before Christmas. By this time, I’m ready for a clean-up to organize the house and put everything back together again.

But, I really don’t want just plain, generic decor either.

This is where winter decor can bridge the gap – and honestly, you don’t have to go overboard. A few winter accents can leave your house feeling seasonally appropriate and hold you over until spring.

And a DIY winter centerpiece really is a perfect solution.

Transitional Decor for a DIY Winter Centerpieces

Thankfully, lots of holiday centerpieces can easily transition into winter decor with just a few simple changes. By removing the obvious Christmas accents—like ornaments, Santas, and pretty much anything ‘red’ (I might say berries would be the exception), you can easily transform Christmas decor to winter decor.
 
Here are a few basics for winter decor that easily translates to a beautiful winter centerpiece:
 
  • Use forest greens like pine and cedar: Many Christmas decorations already include greenery that works beautifully for winter, including faux stems and “naked” Christmas trees.
  • Keep reindeer figurines: Black, white, silver, gold, or wooden reindeer can stay out all winter for a cozy, winter forest feel.
  • Incorporate natural elements: Birch logs, birch-covered candles, and pinecones make perfect transitional decor. Even bare branches are great to place in a vase or jar and doctor up a little. (Pinecones are especially versatile—they work from fall through spring! Literally half the year!)
  • Keep snow-themed pieces: Snowflakes, snowmen, and other snowy accents easily blend from Christmas into winter decor.
  • Add soft white accents: Neutral white pieces that mimic snow—like vases, candles, or white florals—add a fresh, organic touch and keep your home bright all season.
  • Add shiny metallics and glass accents: Silver, gold, and glass pieces bring an icy, frosty sparkle to your winter decor, adding a little sparkly bling without feeling like Christmas.
 
You can incorporate any of these ideas for your DIY centerpiece.
 
Let’s take a look at some gorgeous examples!

30 Stunning Winter Centerpieces that are Easy to DIY

 

I hope you found lots of ideas for winter centerpieces that you can use! If you’re looking to create a full winter tablescape, take a look here for inspo!
 
Usually, a centerpiece and a few winter crafts are all I need to hold me off until spring (or maybe Valentine’s Day. We’ll see how I’m feeling.)
 

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