“Nothing ever seems too bad, too hard, or too sad when you’ve got a Christmas tree in the living room.” – Nora Roberts.
Decorating a Christmas tree is an old tradition, but every year you are faced the same question: to decorate a Christmas tree the way you did it last year or to come up with something new. Here are ten Christmas tree decor secrets that might be helpful.
Christmas and New Year are the two biggest holidays of the year. You can’t imagine them without a Christmas tree, which gives you the feeling of a holiday familiar from childhood. And probably, you want it to look different this time.
“Love Christmas, not just because of the presents but because of all the decorations and lights and the warmth of the season.” – Ashley Tisdale
10 Christmas tree decor secrets
1
Start with the concept
The main thing is not to decorate your Christmas tree randomly; think over the concept and color scheme before starting.
2
Think “energetically”
The place for the Christmas tree should be close to the outlet so that you don’t have to run wires through the whole room and then regularly stumble because of them. If necessary, you can even move the furniture a little. A great idea is to use battery-operated light garlands that provide you with complete independence from sockets.
3
Trim back branches to decorate the room
Often, a Christmas tree is placed against the wall. To save square footage, trim back branches a little. This will allow you to place the tree closer to the wall and cut branches can be used to decorate the room and Christmas table.
“Freshly cut Christmas trees smelling of stars and snow and pine resin—inhale deeply and fill your soul with wintry night.” – John J. Geddes.
4
Light garlands first
Always start decorating a Christmas tree with LED or electric garlands. So you can distribute it as evenly as possible and make sure that there are no gaps.
5
The more lights – the merrier
Don’t forget, the more lights – the more beautiful and richer the Christmas tree looks. Make sure you have enough.
6
Go from big to small
Large ornaments are usually hung closer to the tree trunk to give it more depth, and smaller ornaments are put towards the end of the branches.
7
Make it simple
Probably, the easiest and most elegant (but still spectacular) option is to decorate the Christmas tree only with the lights.
8
Don’t be afraid of using unusual ornaments
Natural decor made from dried oranges, cinnamon, cloves and other fragrant products not only smells good, but also looks very special. Decorating your tree with fresh or artificial flowers will make it romantic and even a little girly. Also, you can make a family tree out of your Christmas tree – your favorite photos will help you with this. There is no limit for your imagination.
9
Go retro
Years ago, people tried to get rid of old Christmas ornaments – they wanted something new and modern. But times have changed and now such gems are again in fashion. So, if you have such treasures in the attic, it’s time to bring them back.
10
Try monochromatic decor style
It’s one of the most sought-after and sophisticated designs with a single base color, sometimes layering in different shades, tints, and tones of the primary hue. The result is the most elegant and dramatic look.
