Christmas Home Decoration
Christmas decoration should ideally be a combination of tradition and creativity. You must try to decorate your home in such a way that it exudes a spirit of festivity as well as intimacy. Involve all members of your family in decorating your home for Christmas, particularly children.
They are usually not only the most enthusiastic, but also the most creative people you will possibly have around you. Include their ideas in your decoration schemes and encourage them execute their plans to the best of their abilities. Of course, there are certain things you cannot leave to them, but make sure that everyone gets a fair share in the preparations.
Christmas DecorTwo things must be remembered while decorating your home for Christmas. First, decoration must be simple because you can be constrained by time. Second, the most expensive are not always the best materials for decoration. Homemade Christmas decorations are often the best options. Buy basic decorating materials and
Christmas ornaments
from the market but transform them with your personal touch. Your efforts will surprise and please everyone. Christmas home decoration must be mellow and not loud. Joy and prosperity are the biggest highlights of Christmas decoration and you must make sure that these feelings come across to your family members as well as your guests. Some ideas for making your Christmas decorations original and attractive are mentioned below.
Christmas GiftsChristmas Home Decorations
Red and green are the traditional Christmas colors. But that does not mean that you have to limit yourself to these colors. Using the entire palette of bright colors can give a new look to your home during Christmas. Ribbons and balloons feature prominently in Christmas decorations. You can make bows out of ribbons of different colors and place them on the walls, staircases and windows for a festive feel.
Use nativity scenes to decorate the room. Make Christmas motifs out of cardboards, cloth and papers (patterns like Santa, Star or stockings) and put them at various positions in your house. Make sure to add lots of color. Ribbons, bows, balloons and streamers are the usual Christmas decorations. Do not forget the tables and the curtains. Use tablecloths that are in green and red, or have some Christmas motifs in them.
Don't forget to pay some attention to
outdoor Christmas decorations
as well. If you have a broad wall in the exterior of your house, cut a Christmas motif, like a Santa or a Star, out of wood and hang it there. It will make your house look different and unique. You cannot think of Christmas decoration without thinking of the
Christmas tree
. Read on to know about Christmas tree decoration using homemade materials.
Christmas Tree Decoration
Christmas tree enjoys the primary place in your Christmas home decorations. Make sure you choose a Christmas tree that suits the size of your room. A Christmas tree should catch everyone's attention without being obtrusive. Decorate the Christmas tree tastefully. Remember, it is not always the most expensive decorations that make the most beautiful ones. You can use your skill and a little bit of imagination to create the most beautiful decorations with the most commonplace things.
Rings, bells and candies wrapped in beautiful colored wrappers are the one of the best ways to decorate the Christmas tree. Baubles, both store bought and homemade, as well as other tinsels are great in decorating your Christmas tree. Use battery operated lights to decorate the tree. This will save you the inconvenience of tripping on electric cords, which anyway look quite clumsy on the floor. Use Christmas wreaths to decorate staircase and the walls.
Trees generally play a very important role in Christmas home decoration. Apart from the usual Christmas tree, you can also decorate other plants in the house with candies in wrappers, lights and chocolates and place them at various points of your house. Together, they will create a wonderful atmosphere for the festivities to take place.
Use cards imaginatively to decorate your home in Christmas. The
Christmas cards
can be displayed along with gifts along the centerpiece. However, you can also use cards with carols written on them, or even cards containing a recipe of your favorite Christmas cookie for decorative purposes. Remember to be creative with the use of lights, as it directly sets the mood for the evening. The next section provides handy tips for creative Christmas lighting at home.
Christmas Lighting Tips
Lighting plays a very important role when it comes to home decoration in Christmas. Take care to keep the atmosphere festive yet intimate. Lighting should be mellow. The best way is to do away with electric lights altogether. Use your fireplace to good effect, just remember to appoint someone to replace the log in proper time.
Candles are central to Christmas decoration plans. Use lots of them, but place them in style. Use narrow glasses to place them in. They will look wonderful. Colored candles can be paired up with plain candles for a great effect. Battery operated lights are best for Christmas decorations. If you have to turn the lights on, have them colorfully wrapped. This will create a great atmosphere perfect for celebrations.
Christmas is a celebration of prosperity.
Candies
, chocolates, nuts and other food items need to feature prominently as a part of your Christmas decoration scheme. You can use them to great effect. Of course you will bake cookies for Christmas. Keep a hole in between and hang them from the Christmas tree with the help of strings.
Bring out colorful plates and place them on the centerpiece with lots of nuts and other goodies on them. Garlands may not necessarily be of flowers and leaves, they can be of cookies and chocolates as well. Hang these garlands from staircases, window sills and from practically anywhere you deem fit. Tie together five or six cinnamon sticks with a ribbon and place them on the plate.
Christmas DinnerSanta, the good old angel of joy and bringer of gifts, is central in Christmas decorations. Place him in on the centerpiece, or any other prominent part of your room. Santa motifs can be used anywhere as a part of Christmas decoration. Keep stockings with gifts in them just above the mantelpiece. It will appear that Santa has just brought in gifts for your children.