Get in the Holiday Spirit With the Most Delightfully Decked Halls in AD Open Door History

"We could all use some holiday cheer now that the sun is setting sooner, and I personally can't think of a better way to spend these crisp fall nights than unwinding on the couch as Frank Sinatra's "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" plays in the background and that classic Yule log YouTube video crackles on my television (my fellow festive yet fireplace-less friends, you know which one I'm talking about)."

"Looking back at AD's holiday-themed Open Door tours, it's hard not to fantasize about snow collecting on the window sill as the smell of freshly baked cookies fills the kitchen. After all, a cozy and inviting atmosphere is essential for those yearly Christmastime traditions; for some, that means gathering friends and family around the dining room table, and for others, it's escaping to a quiet retreat tucked away in the mountains."

Homes become highly decorated seasonal retreats as people haul out holly and trim trees to summon holiday cheer during shorter daylight hours. Evenings often center on cozy rituals such as listening to Frank Sinatra's "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" and streaming a Yule log video for fireplace ambiance. Imagery of snow on window sills and the scent of freshly baked cookies evokes nostalgic warmth. Cozy, inviting atmospheres facilitate Christmastime traditions like dining room gatherings or secluded mountain retreats. Residences across regions—from New York brownstones to Los Angeles estates—are dressed to reflect seasonal spirit and entertaining preferences, with celebrity homes offering vivid examples.

Read at Architectural Digest