There’s something undeniably serene about a white Christmas, even if we rarely wake up to one here in the UK. But while the weather may not reliably deliver a snowy winter wonderland, interior design certainly can. At Wylde it’s no secret that we think white, on its own, can be a rather uninspired choice, it can be cold, flat and playing it a little too safe. However, that doesn’t mean white can’t be featured in a well designed space. When used deliberately, layered thoughtfully and combined with texture and tone, white becomes a powerful design tool that can transform a space into something quietly magical.

This time of year can invite a softer approach to colour, and winter whites can feel especially homely. Think chalky walls that gently diffuse candlelight or linens with just a hint of cream to warm the palette. Off-whites, particularly those with subtle grey or honey undertones, are wonderfully forgiving and help avoid that sterile, “landlord white” just-painted feeling. Whites can create a calm canvas that enhances any festive touches you introduce, if done in a considered way!

Christmas decorations look particularly elegant when the theme leans into white rather than the usual reds and greens. White baubles with a matt finish, handmade paper snowflakes, frosted foliage and strands of warm lights can turn a tree into something ethereal without drifting into kitsch. Add a touch of gold, this could be fairy lights, a ribbon, a star or a metallic ornament – then suddenly the room feels quietly luxurious.

Scandi-inspired spaces, with their gentle hygge cosiness, make the most of this palette. Natural materials are key: pale woods, wool throws, linen cushions and candles placed anywhere you can do so safely. It’s a look that embraces simplicity without feeling sparse. When the days are short and the sky hangs low, this muted approach brings a sense of warmth and grounding, proving that a white interior doesn’t have to be cold in the slightest.

Texture does a lot of the heavy lifting in white-led spaces. A chunky knitted blanket draped over a sofa, a sheepskin rug underfoot or handmade ceramic pieces on the table all stop white from becoming flat. Even the Christmas table benefits from this palette. An off-white runner, simple white taper candles and a few sprigs of greenery create a wintry scene that feels both considered and inviting.

Used intentionally, white becomes less of a default and more of a mood, a way of capturing that peaceful, snow-soft atmosphere we’re all a little nostalgic for at this time of year. It allows the festive sparkle to speak for itself without competing for attention, and it frames the celebrations in a calm, elegant glow.

So this season, we’re embracing winter whites for what they can be: not boring, but beautiful; not plain, but poetic. If the outdoors can’t guarantee a white Christmas, our interiors certainly can. Here’s to creating spaces that feel cosy, luminous and ready for every magical moment this year!