Every item on this page was hand-picked by a House Beautiful editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy.Having a distinct personal style or a strong color palette at home can make holiday decorating a bit challenging. Traditional festive decor often involves an abundance of reds and greens, and an array of bows, lights, and garlands. While the classic look has its fans, it isn't for everyone. If the usual holiday decorating approach doesn't appeal to you because it's too kitschy or it clashes with everything you own, consider different ways to infuse your home with festive flair.You don't have to conform or skip decorating altogether. Instead, you can explore alternative ways to bring the holiday spirit into your home. We consulted 10 interior designers to discover how they would style a holiday hater's house for this upcoming festive season.Related StoriesStick to Monochrome SilhouettesObakkiI love using items with the silhouette of traditional decorations but are monochromatic for a more elevated holiday look, Treana Peake, founder of Obakki, tells House Beautiful. Decorating like this can still evoke those warm holiday feelings without the need for kitschy trinkets and loud hues.Peake likes to use winter white for her silhouette decor because it'll pair with any florals, candles, or tableware in your space, but it also feels more timeless than traditional decor. 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Gold Ceramic Flower Vase$24 at AmazonLumiere Petite Candlestick$24 at AnthropologieFaux Red Hellebores Arrangement$400 at Williams SonomaGold Hollow Ceramic Vases$37 at AmazonMake It MetallicCourtesy of Element Design NetworkDesigner Laura Chappetto, owner and lead designer of Element Design Network, understands how the frustration of hearing Christmas music before October is even over can turn someone off of traditional holiday decor. Her advice on finding a happy medium? Go hard on metallics! Gold and silver can make a world of difference when decorating your house for the holidays, she says. Plus, their reflective sparkle leads you right into the New Year and adds a nice glow to the dark nights of January. 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She would even go so far as to add cobwebs, skeletons, and other quirky accents to give it a more playful edge. Orren Ellis Monochrome Stripe 8-Piece Glass Ornament Set$61 at WayfairPersonalized Black Christmas Stocking$26 at EtsyFaux Fur Christmas Tree SkirtNow 35% Off$17 $11 at EtsyHigh Quality Glass Noire Nouveau Ornament CollectionNow 25% Off$319 $239 at FrontgateSwap in Woodland TonesJames MerrellDesigned by Charlotte Moss.This holiday, nix the red and go all in on greens and other earthy, naturalistic tones in your alternative holiday decor. Designer Alisia Sophia calls this a winter woodland wonderland style. She suggests incorporating birchwood candles, pinecones, feathers, soft cozy knit throws, and Mongolian sheepskin pillows into your home, as well as figurines of deer, twinkle lights, and fresh greenery for a cool, idyllic scene.Rye Brown Mongolian Sheepskin Throw Pillow Cover$120 at Crate & BarrelBattery Operated Fairy Lights with Remote and Timer$16 at AmazonColonial Tin Works Golden Reindeer Figurines$60 at Amazon$60 at WalmartPremium Flickering Flameless Candle - Birch Texture$69 at Pottery BarnPaint It BlackCharlotte LeaHema Persad, the founder and principal designer of Sagrada Studio, also thinks all-black makes for a very chic Christmas theme. It's a great backdrop for twinkly lights and green and wood accents, she says. I use a black Christmas tree somewhere every yearwe have a few different ones including a white one and a traditional green oneand black taper candles mixed with greenery for table decor. This approach is less about spooky vibes than inviting in a sleek and elegant look. The Holiday Aisle Pre-lit Black Christmas Tree$235 at WayfairLive Olive Leaf and Myrtle Wreath & Garland$109 at Pottery BarnLipper International Cherry Finished Wavy Rim Serving Bowl12" Dipped Black Taper Candles, Set of 2$7 at Crate & BarrelStay True to YourselfLaurey GlennDesigned by Rachel Barrett.Marya Karlton of Karlton Kelly Interiors puts it simply: Find holiday pieces that fit your established aesthetic, and don't conform to traditional styles.While I don't love burgundy and dark reds, I do love pink and orange, so we have pom-pom garlands from ABC Home in those colors, and they make our tree so cheerful, Karlton says. She also suggests opting for handmade tchotchkes rather than mass-produced ones to keep with your unique look. Cody Foster Pom Pom Garland$45 at MaisonetteSki Gondola Ornament$28 at craftspring.comFeldspar x Lucy Williams Home Candlestick$157 at feldspar.studioNYC Rainbow Snow Globe$68 at abchome.comMaximize ColorRandall PaetzoldDon't let traditional holiday hues confine youdesigner Rebecca Bobroff wants you to decorate with any colors you want this holiday season. I love to let go of the restraint of typical holiday palettes in favor of more prismatic ones. This time of year is filled with such vibrancy and fun; let your holiday decor play into the same, she says. We say this is also a great opportunity to incorporate colorful decor that isn't necessarily holiday-themed to make this alternative idea feel less seasonal.Paper Source Rainbow Felt Pom Garland$20 at Paper SourceLouis Vuitton: Virgil Abloh (Classic Cartoon Cover)$140 at AssoulineFIND YOUR TRUTH ART PRINT$675 at hapiart.comMacKenzie-Childs Granny Kitsch 5 Piece Bottle Brush Gift Trees Set$199 at WayfairChoose a Subtle Seasonal CenterpieceDustin HalleckSetting out a centerpiece clad in the colors of the season is how you can hint at the holidays instead of going full Santa's Workshop. Elizabeth Mollen, CEO of Stone Textile Studio, suggests displaying green apples, pomegranates, oranges with cloves, or any mix of winter fruits in deep reds and dark purples. Of the photo pictured above, Mollen says, We love how the bright colors contrast with the neutral colors of the marble countertops. It creates a fresher, lighter holiday feeling. 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