Its that time of the year when fancy trees, ribbons, ornaments and lights adorn streets and homes. It can get stressful atimes when thinking or choosing the best decorations for your homes especially for those of us that likes the fanfare that comes with Christmas.
It is possible to lose the Christmas spirit while on the look for the best decorations for the season that would suit your homes. Here are 10 Christmas decorating ideas that will bring joy to your home this holiday season.
1. Incorporate lanterns into your design.
You can use put candles inside or (as shown below) fill them with ornaments and lights for extra holiday spirit.
2. Embrace different color schemes.
Holiday decorating isn’t restricted to just red and green. Try out different color schemes that are still festive but refreshingly unique.
3. Put your stockings in different places.
For Christmas dinner, you can put your family members’ Christmas stockings on their respective chairs, Or consider putting them on your entryway staircase. The options are endless!
4. Add subtle holiday elements that match your room’s preexisting color scheme.
For a more understated (but still festive) design, use colors already found in your space
5. Make your fridge a snowman.
Super easy and super cute—this little addition will make both kids and adults smile.
6. Turn your stockings into silverware holders.
You can either knit some up on your own or buy pre-made mini ones. Either way, you have a creative addition to your Christmas table.
7.Find inspiration from your location.
Whether you are from Otuoke in Bayelsa State or you live close to Ogunpa river in Oyo state even if it is in the Islands of Lagos, you can use your surroundings in your design. For example, this beautiful Christmas tree was inspired by the coast.
8. Scatter “presents” around your home.
A super easy and cost-friendly option to spread a little Christmas cheer. You can use leftover boxes from your Christmas shopping.
9. Don’t forget to decorate the inside of your front door!
Many people put garland around the outside, but why not add a bit of zest to the inside as well? Now you can remind people of the Christmas spirit as they come and go!
10. Use your leftover wrapping paper to create a wreath.
This last idea ensures that you create something out of nothing but it is only for the creative ones. If it is done well you would have created a truly unique and striking Christmas piece.
culled from www.lifehack.org
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