How to Decorate Your Home Like a High Fae This Christmas
A Court-by-Court Guide to a Magical High-Fantasy Holiday Season
Personally, I really love trying to incorporate my favorite books into real life. So, I asked myself - what would the courts of Prythian look like if they were decorated for Christmas. That question turned into this blog post. And if you’ve ever wondered the same then today’s guide is for you. I recreated each of the ACOTAR courts as Christmas mood boards - with colors, decor, textures, and all. So, you choose which court feel the most like you and have fun decorating accordingly.
Whether you’re a Spring Court softie, a Night Court devotee, or someone who thrives in the cozy glow of the Autumn Court, there’s a winter aesthetic here for every type of High Fae.
Scroll through, find your court, and bring a little fantasy magic into your home this holiday season!
The Spring Court
Collage by @thefantasybookcase
The Spring Court is full of blooming flowers, gentle breezes, and gentle magic - a place where everything feels alive. For Winter Solstice, I imagine it transforming from perpetual spring into romantic floral elegance, soft candlelight, and warm berry tones. If you love blooming gardens, soft pastels, and delicate greenery, a Spring Court Solstice is for you.
Color Palette
Blush pink
Peony
Berry red
Champagne gold
Sage green
How to Decorate Like the Spring Court
Use lush winter florals in blush, rose, and berry tones
Choose ornaments in pinks, mauves, and soft reds
Add candlestick clusters in romantic colors
Incorporate ribbons, bows, and botanical textures
Decorate with wreaths and garlands full of soft florals instead of poinsettias
Think enchanted greenhouse meets cozy winter evening.
Perfect for: romantics, soft aesthetes, lovers of floral maximalism
2. The Summer Court
Collage by @thefantastybookcase
The Summer Court glows with sunlight, soft waves, and shimmering water magic - elegant and serene, never tacky. For Solstice, I imagine it becoming an ocean-kissed celebration filled with sea-glass hues, pearlescent ornaments, and shimmering coastal light. If you love calm shores, soft blues, and refined coastal beauty, a Summer Court Solstice is calling your name.
Color Palette
Seafoam
Pearl
Sand
Soft aqua
Frosted white
How to Decorate Like the Summer Court
Use pearlescent ornaments and soft blue baubles
Incorporate shells, sand-dollar motifs, and coral shapes
Mix in frosted glass and beach-glow candles
Style a tree with oyster hues, seafoam ribbons, and pale golds
Set tables with linen blues and sandy neutrals
Think ocean-kissed elegance meets a shimmering seaside solstice.
Perfect for: lovers of coastal elegance, soft neutrals, and ocean magic
3. The Autumn Court
Collage by @thefantasybookcase
The Autumn Court is a world of burning leaves, rich forests, and warm firelight - full of spice, depth, and jewel-toned beauty. During Solstice, I imagine those harvest hues shifting into luxurious winter coziness with velvet ribbons, glowing candles, and golden accents. If you love warm colors, dramatic coziness, and fall-inspired richness, an Autumn Court Solstice is perfect for you!
Color Palette
Mulberry
Burgundy
Forest green
Burnished gold
Pumpkin spice
How to Decorate Like the Autumn Court
Layer velvet ribbons in deep red or plum
Add dried oranges, cinnamon, and greenery garlands
Decorate with rich jewel tones
Use gold accents everywhere - candlesticks, ornaments, tableware, etc
Mix spiced potpourri and warm light to create a cozy atmosphere
Think firelit harvest hall draped in jewel-toned winter magic.
Perfect for: lovers of autumn aesthetics, cozy vibes, and warm dramatic decor
4. The Winter Court
Collage by @thefantasybookcase
The Winter Court is icy, majestic, and breathtaking - a land of snow-covered mountains, and shimmering frost. For Solstice, I imagine this court becoming an aurora-lit wonderland inspired by the northern lights. It would be filled with crystal sparkles, and soft winter magic. If you’re drawn to icy palettes, ethereal colors, and sparkling snow, a Winter Court Solstice will feel just like home.
Color Palette
Icy blue
Aurora green
Lavender
Frost white
Winter pink
How to Decorate Like the Winter Court
Use ornaments inspired by the aurora borealis
Incorporate iridescent glass and shimmering lights
Choose white or flocked greenery
Add snowflake motifs that feel magical
Set tables with frosted tones and gentle pastels
Think frozen elegance illuminated by shimmering aurora magic.
Perfect for: lovers of soft winter wonderlands and magical northern lights
5. The Dawn Court
Collage by @thefantasybookcase
The Dawn Court glows with the light of sunrise. It’s often represented with blush pink and light gold. For Winter Solstice, I imagine those rosy tones shifting into blush and copper with a whimsical steampunk aesthetic. This is the court of inventors after all. If you love warm sunrises, creative details, and cozy elegance, a Dawn Court Solstice is meant for you!
Color Palette
Copper
Blush
Rose gold
Peach
Soft gold
How to Decorate Like the Dawn Court
Use warm bulbs and vintage lighting
Incorporate copper and rose gold garlands
Add steampunk-inspired ornaments (gears, globes, clocks)
Style tables with blush florals and warm metallics
Lean towards inventive decor, tiny details, and clever touches
Think blush-tinted winter morning meets clever High Fae invention.
Perfect for: warm aesthetes, early risers, and cozy inventors
6. The Day Court
Collage by @thefantastybookcase
The Day Court is radiant, scholarly, and unapologetically grand - a land of sunlight, golden libraries, and lavish splendor. During Solstice, I imagine that its brilliance deepens into black-and-gold luxury with decadent decor, and dazzling sun-soaked glamour. If you love dramatic interiors, regal opulence, and bookish luxury, a Day Court Solstice would suit you perfectly!
Color Palette
Gold
Matte black
Ivory
Amber
Dark forest green
How to Decorate Like the Day Court
Choose matte black and glittering gold ornaments
Incorporate sunburst motifs
Decorate with books! Stacks, gilded pages, scrolls, etc.
Add gold-dripping candles… everywhere
Don’t be afraid to make everything feel regal, bold, and expensive
Think dazzling holiday grandeur fit for a High Lord of light, luxury, and knowledge.
Perfect for: maximalists, lovers of glam aesthetics, bookish royalty
7. The Dusk Court
Collage by @thefantastybookcase
The Dusk Court is all about that hour between day and night - dreamy, hazy, quiet, and beautifully magical. I imagine it being soft, misty, and full of that quiet twilight magic. For Solstice I imagine those hazy hues transforming into mauve-themed elegance with gentle candlelight and frosted accents. If you love twilight colors, soft moody decor, and enchanting subtlety, a Dusk Court Solstice will speak to your soul.
Color Palette
Plum
Mauve
Dusty rose
Foggy gray
Rose gold
How to Decorate Like the Dusk Court
Choose mauve and plum ornaments
Add soft candle glows and moody lighting
Use frosted window decor and muted pastels
Style tables with romantic florals and shimmering twilight tones
Incorporate gentle, dreamy lights, and soft sparkles
Think romantic twilight softened by mist, candlelight, and dusky winter magic.
Perfect for: romantics, introverts, and lovers of quiet magic and twilight skies
8. The Night Court
Collage by @thefantasybookcase
The Night Court is deep, powerful, and celestial - a place of starlight, mountains, and quiet winter beauty. During Solstice, I imagine its elegance becoming magical with midnight velvet accents, shimmering lights, and moon-kissed glows. It’s not cosmic, it’s elegant. If you love celestial decor, cool winter magic, and luxurious nighttime tones, a Night Court Solstice is your perfect match.
Color Palette
Midnight blue
Obsidian
Silver
Frost white
Soft gold
How to Decorate Like the Night Court
Use moon and star ornaments
Incorporate silver and gold metallics on deep navy
Add cool white fairy lights, everywhere
Choose crystal, glass, and frosted textures
Decorate with velvety textures and sparkles
Think celestial winter magic glowing against deep, luxurious night.
Perfect for: those who would move to Velaris today, fans of winter nights, and lovers of celestial magic
Whichever court inspires you, I hope these ideas brings a little extra magic to your home this winter. From sunrise to starlight, Solstice (and Christmas) decor can be as beautiful and unique as your favorite court. And if you recreate any of these looks feel free to tag me on IG at @thefantastybookcase - I’d love to see your High Fae holiday!
Happy Reading
-Amanda