A Penthouse Holiday: Styling Your Sky-High Home for Seasonal Glamour

A Penthouse Holiday: Styling Your Sky-High Home for Seasonal Glamour

  • Claudine Montano
  • 12/11/25

There’s nothing like the holidays in the sky. For the ultra-luxury homeowner, the season is less about tradition — and more about curation. From curated scentscapes to designer décor and champagne-ready tablescapes, your penthouse deserves a holiday look that’s as elevated as its views.

Here’s how to transform your home into a seasonal sanctuary of style, sophistication, and sensory allure.


1. Set the Mood With Signature Scents

Forget cinnamon and candy canes — luxury scenting is an art. The right fragrance can shape the entire mood of your space.

Top Holiday Scent Pairings:

  • Diptyque "Sapin" or “Ambre”: Notes of pine and warm resin — modern, not cliché.

  • Jo Malone "Myrrh & Tonka": Deep, sensual, and layered — perfect for evening soirees.

  • Le Labo “Santal 26” (Home Spray): Understated luxury with a smoky finish.

Pro Tip: Use scent zoning — one scent for the entry, another for the entertaining space, and something softer for bedrooms.


2. Luxe Tablescapes that Dazzle

Your dining table should be a work of art — whether it’s a holiday brunch or a New Year’s Eve dinner party.

Styling Ideas:

  • Table Linens: Opt for white or midnight velvet, layered with metallic runners (gold or chrome depending on your design aesthetic).

  • Place Settings: Mix matte black chargers, gold cutlery, and crystal stemware for modern elegance.

  • Florals: Go architectural with white amaryllis, black calla lilies, and deep green magnolia leaves in glass or stone vessels.

Where to Source:

  • Trove or Teatro Verde (Toronto)

  • ABASK (for global luxury tabletop pieces)

  • Maison de Carine (for couture tablescape rentals)


3. Decorate With Restraint and Intent

Minimalism is not about doing less — it’s about choosing better. Focus on curated accents that reflect both your space and lifestyle.

Key Accents:

  • Sculptural trees: Matte white, black or lucite trees styled with monochrome or metallic ornaments.

  • Statement wreaths: Oversized eucalyptus or feather wreaths for a door or interior window.

  • Lighting: Swap harsh lights for dimmed gold LEDs, candelabras, or flameless taper candles.

High-Luxury Sources:

  • Restoration Hardware, Figue, Aerin, and CB2 Luxe.

  • Custom installs via Penthouse Queen concierge (including holiday florists and stylists).


4. Elevate the Experience

Seasonal glamour isn’t just visual — it’s experiential.

Holiday Touches that Impress:

  • Custom cocktail stations with engraved crystal decanters.

  • A curated vinyl playlist on a vintage turntable — think Frank Sinatra, Sade, or deep house for NYE.

  • Designer throws and pillows in rich jewel tones or metallic accents to warm up minimalist furniture.

Need a stylist? Our team can source and install high-end holiday styling without compromising your space’s design integrity.


Final Thought: Glamour in the Details

A penthouse holiday isn’t about excess — it’s about intention. When you blend sensory layers with refined design, every guest moment feels curated, and every corner becomes a celebration of elevated living.

Let Penthouse Queen help style your space for the season — or stage your penthouse for its most glamorous sale yet.

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With more than a decade of experience, Claudine Montano possesses a strong business acumen of Toronto’s constantly evolving real estate market.

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