Top Five Trends for this Winter’s Hottest Holiday Parties

The “most wonderful time of the year” is all about reconnecting, showing gratitude for the people who make life meaningful, and celebrating all that we value most—relationships and connections. The holidays are also a time to celebrate time-honored traditions, commemorate milestones, and ring in the New Year. And while the classics are always a hit this time of year, a festive fete is the ultimate setting in which to showcase the latest holiday party trends. From alpine-inspired entertaining to bold botanical decor, we’ve made a list and checked it twice—to showcase the top five trends for this winter’s hottest events.

1. Crystal Clear – Translucent acrylic furnishings are an enlightening, innovative way to add vibrant, sparkling splashes of color to a holiday setting. Blueprint Studios’ Bruno Chairs in candy-cane red are the chromatic essence of Christmas. The furniture’s modern silhouette and luminous Lucite add a dimension of light and contemporary fun to the prismatic palette of the party. Accessorize with matching table chargers or goblets that pick up the light and brighten the tabletop landscape.

2. Velveteen Scene – When it comes to layering on the luxury and piling on plushness, nothing compares to velvet. Blueprint Studios offers a vast array of velvety styles, ideal for adding polish and warmth to winter gatherings. With its mid-century modern framing and sumptuous upholstery, the Paladin Collection pairs minimalist lines with lavishly soft textiles. Characterized by clean lines, geometric shapes, and furniture draped in a variety of rich, velvety hues, this retro look adds sleek sophistication to any holiday season soiree. The real wow factor rolls in with the metallic touches. With its gleaming gold metal frame, the Paladin Collection pairs beautifully with marble, glass, and metallic accents that mix the sophisticated richness of jewel tones and the medley of copper patina and copper shine.

3. Après Ski Chic – Escape the cold for the cozy confines of the ski lodge. Upping the style quotient of après ski chic with high altitude elegance, Blueprint’s Barcelona Collection offers a refreshed spin on traditional dark wood and leather furnishing, elevating mountain-inspired elegance with modern touches. Perfect for draping with plaid throw blankets, accenting with plush pillows, and pairing with rustically refined accent tables, these comfy pieces invite guests to warm themselves by the fire, linger over spiked hot cocoa, and regale fellow ski bunnies with tales of the slopes.

4. Deco the Halls – The Roaring Twenties are back and more decadently festive than ever. Blueprint Studios offers a wide assortment of Art Deco furnishings to set a grand Gatsby-Esque tone that inspires guests to kick up their heels and revel in the retro ambiance. Sleek, simple, and iconic and dripping with the undeniably timeless appeal of Christmas past, Blueprint’s Beverly Collection evokes the high drama of the Jazz Age with bold shapes, distinctive details, and a dash of Hollywood glam. Velvety tufting, gleaming metallics, and clubby curves are just a few of the elegant elements that make the plush pieces pop. Pair with chic communal tables, mix up the merriment with mod mid-century accents, glitzy lighting, and accents for effortless holiday glam.

5. A Toast to Tropical – Dreaming of a white-sand Christmas? Bring the exotic and excitement of the tropics to your holiday celebration with eclectic lounge furnishings, natural bars, and back bars with heaps of fresh foliage. Reflected in bold colors such as coral, yellow, fuchsia, and blue, plus plenty of florals and greenery, this theme is bound to be a hit with guests who have a touch of tropical wanderlust in the midst of the chilliest season. In addition to a vast array of versatile furnishings that fit the tropical trend, Blueprint’s custom fabrication and floral departments can build out a botanical wonderland that rivals the Gardens of Babylon.