Whether you have extended friends and family coming over for the holidays or it’s just part of the neighborhood display, decorating for the holidays has become a tradition for many people. You don’t have to be a professional to decorate for the holidays, but you should have a plan before starting. Here are a few tips to make your home festive for the holidays.
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Themes
Having a theme is a great option to start your decorating journey. Themes can be by colors like mixing silver and blue for all your decorations and lights. Mixing a metallic like silver or gold always seem to brighten whatever color combination you pair it with. Pairing non-traditional colors like pinks, purples and blues can also offer a unique holiday decorating experience. If you don’t have a preferred color palette, you can always theme decorate by shape. Christmas time offers unique shapes like angels, stars, snowmen, and snowflakes that aren’t readily available throughout the rest of the year. When decorating for the holidays, most people think about ornaments primarily, but decorating is so much more than that. Garland, lights, figurines, and of course the tree are great places to start with your theme ideas.
Simplistic Decor
Maybe you have limited space for decorations or only want a simplistic display for the holidays. You can easily mix and match your existing home décor with twinkling icicle lights for just enough sparkle and glamour without breaking the bank or cluttering your space. A cheerful garland and berry wreath on the wall or door with a table top tree decorated in your favorite ornaments can add just enough festivity to your space. This lets your visitors know that you still plan to celebrate the holidays with the right simple touches without going overboard.
Traditional Holiday Displays
A more traditional holiday display may be your end goal. This will definitely mean planning ahead for what decorations will be used inside versus outdoors. Decorating outside will likely need to be completed around the elements as you don’t want to be stringing lights from the rooftop in the middle of the blizzard. So knowing your weather patterns for optimal decorating times outside will be key. If you are opting for a traditional holiday display, you will likely include red and green Christmas lights somewhere. Making sure you have enough lights to enrobe the doorway, roof top, and tree should be part of your planning process. There’s nothing worse than coming up short, so make sure to measure these areas prior to purchasing lights so you know exactly how many sets you will need. You will also want to pick up some spare bulbs as there will likely be a burned out bulb before the end of the season.
Holiday Crafting
Many people simply cannot find holiday decorations in any store that match their color or shape theme, therefore opt to make their own. The possibilities for crafting the holidays are pretty much endless. You can make all your holiday decorations from wreaths, ornaments, and table top displays from the how-to instructions provided from a variety of users. You don’t need to purchase lots of supplies to decorate for the holidays as many people use what they’ve got with a little embellishing. Have a pine tree in your yard (or a neighbor’s yard)? Trim a little from the tree to make your own wreath – remember to ask your neighbor’s permission for trimming their tree. Pine cones are another natural item that many people incorporate into their holiday décor.
Decorating your house can be a fun and creative activity. Simple planning to make sure you have everything you need to prior to starting will be key to a successful decorating venture.