Christmas may be the most wonderful time of the year, but decorating for Christmas may not be as joyful of an experience than you would like it to be. In fact, you can’t remember the last time you decorated your home for Christmas without getting stressed. But we’re going to change all that with these five tricks:
- Choose a colour palette then a theme. Yes, that’s how it should be done. Once you have a colour palette in mind, it’s easier to decide on a theme and choose Christmas decorations that will fit with the look that you want for the year. Deciding on these two things first will help make the rest of your decorating process a lot easier.
- Invest in the foundations of your decor. While you can switch up some of the accent details every year, it’s very important to have your basics covered. This includes your Christmas tree, garlands, and lights. This will help you build the foundation for your Christmas decor, which lessens your stress.
- Don’t feel the pressure to decorate every nook and cranny of your house. Here’s the thing: you’re not required to fill your home with Christmas decor, especially if you don’t have the time and budget for it. Focus on high-traffic areas around your house, like your living room, kitchen, and dining area, so you don’t need to stress yourself out trying to decorate every room in your house. Remember that decorating should be a joyful experience, so focus on specific areas and take your time.
- Less is more. You might feel the pressure to buy every decor that you see, but you don’t have to. In fact, less is actually more when it comes to decorating for Christmas. Just stick to your theme, invest in good quality pieces, and make sure that everything is placed properly so they look cohesive. Having less decor also makes it easier for you to keep everything once the holiday season is done.
- Don’t do a marathon when decorating. A lot of people make the mistake of decorating their entire house in one day, causing a lot of stress and exhaustion. But if you really want to enjoy the experience of putting everything together, you need to take your time decorating your place. Start with the most high-traffic room in your house and work your way from there. You can even allocate a day for a specific area in your home, so you would not have to scramble and do a marathon right before Christmas.
Of course, you do not need to spend a lot of money on decor, especially if you don’t have the budget for it. Take inventory first so you know what you already have. Then, you can shop for decor that would fit your theme. Remember that you don’t need all the types of decor to make your house look beautiful. You just have to be creative when decorating your house.
