It’s that time of year again! The snow is falling, and all the lights are twinkling. It’s no doubt that decorating your home for Christmas is a lot of fun—and it can also be pretty expensive if you’re not careful. These days, there are so many different ways to spread holiday cheer in your home without breaking the bank. Here are some cool ideas from around the web on how to create an amazing Christmas scene without spending too much money:
Make your home look like a winter wonderland with these decoration ideas
You can create a beautiful winter wonderland in your home by using different colors, textures, shapes, and sizes.
Use bold colors like red, gold, and green for the most impact.
Use different materials such as glass, metal, or wood to add interest to your decorations.
Give some thought to how you use lights: don’t just put them on every surface but consider where they will look best and what effect you’re trying to create with them (such as twinkling fairy lights for a magical effect).
Monochromatic decorations.
You may have heard of the term “monochromatic” before. It means using one color, or shade of a color, to decorate your Christmas tree, ornaments, and decorations.
For example: If you want to decorate your Christmas tree with a monochromatic theme then it would be helpful if you painted the tree in one color such as white or black. Or if you wanted to use gold as the main color for your Christmas decoration then it would be better if all other decorations were also made from gold materials so that everything matched together well.
Glass ornaments and decor.
Glass ornaments are a classic Christmas decoration. You can find them in all shapes and sizes, so it’s easy to find ones that match your home or style. They’re also easy to hang on your tree, which is the perfect place to hang them since they come in so many colors and themes.
You don’t have to go crazy with glass ornaments though; you just need one set of six-inch round ones that match each other for full effect. To fill out a table centerpiece or make a wreath, try adding some smaller and medium-sized balls too!
All the tinsel.
Tinsel is a great way to decorate your Christmas tree. If you want to go all out, though, you can use it on the walls too! Make sure to use plenty of tinsel—you want every surface covered in its sparkly glory.
- Glass ornaments are easy to find at shops like Walmart or Target (and they’re usually pretty inexpensive). If that’s not enough variety for you, though, try making your own glass ornaments using this recipe from Martha Stewart:
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups sugar
- Food coloring (optional)
Winter theme.
- Use white, silver, and gold.
- Use snowflake ornaments.
- Use white lights.
- Use a white tree (use LED lights for safety).
- Use a white tablecloth.
- Look for other ways to add the same effect: mirrors on the floor, silver ribbon around things, etc…
Old school Christmas tree.
Use an old-fashioned tree stand or even a bucket of sand. Use old-fashioned ornaments and garland, maybe even tinsel if you’re feeling it. Get an old-fashioned tree skirt (or make one!) and top the whole thing off with an antique star at the top just like in Little House on the Prairie. Or skip all that and go for a fake tree if it suits your style better!
If you decide to go for real trees, pick up all the pieces together so that everything matches when it’s time to decorate! If possible, try finding one that’s fresh—it will require less work after Thanksgiving than an older one would
Let it snow!
You can decorate your home with a white and silver theme. Use white and silver decorations, tinsel, and lights. You can also try to use a real or fake tree. If you use a white tree, get some colored lights for it. Try this idea: Get a white Christmas tree, then add some snowflakes to your decorations. Decorate with silver tinsel, small blue glass balls, and other items in silver tones (ornaments). You could also go with a full-on snowflake theme by using large snowflakes as wall art or on doorways/windowsills.
Kids keep-sake ornaments.
Keepsake ornaments are a great way to help your kids remember the holidays, especially if they’re having trouble with that kind of thing. They can be something they make themselves, something from a trip you took as a family, or even just something you bought together. You can also buy separate keepsake ornaments for each member of the family (or have them create their own). While this idea is best for older children who understand what keepsakes are and why it’s important to preserve them, you can use any material that appeals to your child.
If you want your kids’ ornament to be made entirely by hand, then start by creating an outline on paper first; this will give them an idea of what size their ornament should be and how much space they need on the page. Then let them draw whatever creatures or characters they want inside these outlines—the sky really is the limit here! If using cotton balls as stuffing would work well with their design style? Go ahead and do so! On top of this artistic freedom comes another benefit: since each kid has their own unique style when drawing things out (and coloring), each one will end up looking different than its siblings.
Festive furry friends.
To bring a little more whimsy and wonder to your home this holiday, why not add some festive furry friends? You can find a huge selection of snowmen and snowflakes, elves and reindeer, candy canes, Christmas trees, stars and bells, and winter scenes on Amazon.
Santa’s tree ornaments.
Santa’s tree ornaments are a great way to decorate your Christmas tree, especially if you’ve got kids. They can be made by you or purchased from the store, but either way, make sure you have enough for everyone! Kids love making their own ornaments and old-school Christmas tree decorations include angels at the top, tinsel as an alternative to garland (it’s more colorful and easier to decorate with), and snowflakes that are super easy to make yourself with paper plates and paint pens!
The Nutcracker tree.
A nutcracker tree is a great way to bring the Christmas spirit indoors. You can use any type of ornament to decorate the tree, from wooden decorations to plastic ones. You can make your own ornaments, or buy them from stores like Party City and Walmart.
You can hang your decorations on the tree, or place them on a table for guests to admire when they come for dinner. This type of decoration also makes for great Christmas décor in other parts of your house as well!
Decorating with books.
Books are versatile decorations, making them perfect for your holiday home. Here are some ideas for how you can use books to bring the joy of reading into your space:
- Books as a backdrop. You can create beautiful photos by placing books around and behind whoever is in the pictures.
- A book tree. Use your favorite paperbacks and hardcovers as part of your Christmas-decorating theme!
Whether you’re looking for a way to dress up your home for the holidays or just want some inspiration, we hope these ideas have inspired you. There are so many different ways to decorate your home during the Christmas season, and we think they’re all pretty great. We hope that by reading through our list of decoration ideas and tips you were able to find something new and exciting for your own decorations this year!
