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DecorA small living room has one rule at Christmas: if it goes on the floor, it has to earn its spot. Most of what's below sits on a mantel, a shelf, a coffee table or the wall instead. This small living room Christmas decor list covers lights, figures, textiles and a few pieces that do two jobs, with sizes given where the listing has them, so you can check them against your own room before ordering.
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Six gold ribbed mercury-glass holders for tealights, each about 2.75 inches long and 3.2 inches tall. They're small enough to group on a tray, a shelf or a coffee table without taking over the surface. Rated 4.8 stars from 649 reviews.
This lantern-style snow globe has a cardinal scene, a warm light and swirling glitter. It plays 8 songs and sits in a frame with a bronze-style finish, so one piece gives a shelf both light and a focal point. Rated 4.7 stars from 858 reviews.
Scent and a small glow in one container: a 14.5-ounce balsam and cedar candle with 3 wicks and a plant wax blend. The container measures 3.9 inches wide and 3.6 inches tall, so it fits a side table. Rated 4.6 stars from 894 reviews.
Two white ceramic reindeer, one standing at 5.25 inches tall and one sitting at 3.5 inches. The all-white finish keeps a mantel or shelf calm, and the size suits a small display. Rated 4.8 stars from 483 reviews.
Five lighted white ceramic houses come with 9 mini trees and a remote control, which turns a shelf, console or windowsill into a small lit scene. The listing doesn't state dimensions, so measure your surface before ordering.
Soft figure, small commitment: a single plush gnome in a gray knit outfit, so a shelf or table gets some character without a full set. The trade-off: the listing gives no dimensions, so check the size against your shelf first.
Pack of 6 burgundy velvet poinsettia stems with glitter, listed at 8 inches in height. Put them in a vase or tuck them into a garland for color that uses no floor space. Rated 4.7 stars from 868 reviews.
Wooden tree-shaped coasters in Sapeli wood hold drinks and double as a table decoration, because the tree's leaves spread under the weight of a cup. The trade-off: hand wash only. Rated 4.5 stars from 716 reviews.
Hand-painted wood makes this Santa nutcracker, 15 inches tall, holding a mini tree. A nutcracker stands on a mantel or a console without taking floor space. Rated 4.8 stars from 148 reviews.
Two aluminum alloy stocking holders shaped like gold and green Christmas trees, each 7.9 inches tall. They hold up to 3.5 pounds and work on a mantel, a shelf or a table edge. Rated 4.7 stars from 356 reviews.
One reversible chenille knit throw, 50 by 60 inches, for the sofa. The listing says it's machine washable in cold water, and the reversible design gives two looks from one blanket.
A navy polyester mantel scarf with snowflake embroidery, 70 by 17 inches. It dresses up a shelf, a console or a mantel without adding any height. Rated 4.7 stars from 429 reviews.
Twelve glass ball ornaments in shiny and matte finishes, in champagne gold according to the listing. Fill a bowl with them or hang them from a branch or curtain rod. The trade-off: they're glass, so handle with care.
Flame-free taper candles, six of them, 9.6 inches tall, with two remotes and a timer you can set for 2 to 8 hours. They flicker or stay steady. The trade-off: batteries aren't included, and each candle takes 2 AAAs.
Hang this lit paper kit overhead: 2 star lanterns at 17.7 inches and 2 snowflake lanterns at 14 and 12 inches. Decorating above eye level leaves every surface free. Rated 4.6 stars from 66 reviews.
Ten natural rattan vine stars, 4 inches across. Use them on a branch, a garland or a wreath, or scatter a few on a shelf. They're a quiet, woven alternative to shiny ornaments. Rated 4.6 stars from 194 reviews.
Fourteen pre-assembled burlap pieces with felt letters make up this banner, each about 5 by 7 inches, on an 8.2-foot string. Hang it across a mantel or a window for color at no cost to floor space. Rated 4.7 stars from 145 reviews.
Bright red metal script spells out Merry Christmas on a wooden base, made for a mantel, console or shelf. It's one piece that adds color and a message without needing a collection around it. The listing doesn't state dimensions.
Two sheets of silver snowflake gel clings, 9.8 inches square, 32 pieces in all. They stick to glass without adhesive, so a window gets decorated and nothing touches the floor. Rated 4.6 stars from 84 reviews.
Four winter prints, each 8 by 10 inches, on white pearl paper with pine forest and cabin scenes. They fit standard frames. The trade-off: they're unframed, so frames are a separate purchase.
Eight wooden gingerbread pieces, all freestanding, work on a tiered tray or on their own. It's a lot of small pieces, so give it a shelf or tray of its own. Rated 4.5 stars from 259 reviews.
Pack of 12 collapsible tissue paper honeycomb balls in red, white and green, with 6 at 10 inches and 6 at 6 inches. Hang them from the ceiling for color and volume. There are only 51 reviews so far.
Small and battery-powered, this fireplace-shaped lantern is 8.85 inches deep and 7.28 inches tall, with a flame effect and a touch switch. It gives a room the look of a fire without needing a hearth.
Snowy white wood forms this advent calendar house, with 24 drawers and battery-powered LED lights. The trade-off: it's 17.9 inches tall and 16.25 inches wide, so it needs a shelf or sideboard to itself. Rated 4.3 stars from 510 reviews.
