Christmas is many people’s favorite time of year. As well as being able to spend time with loved ones, you get to pick out a fresh new Christmas tree and decorate it for your family to enjoy.
However, not everyone knows how to decorate a home with a Christmas tree to truly get into the festive spirit. Follow this step-by-step guide, and you can be in the Christmas spirit in no time.
Step 1: Choose the Right Tree
Despite a Christmas tree being the central decoration in a festive home, not everyone knows how to choose a Christmas tree. Refine your tree-picking skills and select the right one by taking note of its:
- Size and shape
- Needle retention
- Color and appearance
- Trunk straightness
- Freshness
Step 2: Choose a Central Location
Once you’ve hauled your tree home, it’s time to decide where to put it. A central spot that’s easily accessible for decorating and present-placing can be preferred.
If you have plug-in lights to decorate your tree with, consider placing it near an electrical outlet for convenience.
Step 3: Place Lights Strategically
The uniqueness of every Christmas tree can mean that light placement can be tricky. You can’t always place lights evenly or where they look the best. However, you can follow a general rule to enjoy an aesthetic look in your home.
Always string the lights as evenly as possible from the top to the bottom. Start from the middle and work your way outward for convenience.
When you’re aiming for cohesivity to tie in with the rest of your home décor, stick with one color scheme. There are plenty of options to choose from, like color-changing, multi-colored, and white.
Step 4: Be Organized with Ornaments
Not all families care about ornament placement as long as it’s an activity your family can do together. However, ornament order can contribute to an overall organized and aesthetic look if you’re going all-out with Christmas decorations in your home this year.
Place the largest ornaments on your tree first and space them out around it at varying depths for dimension.
You can also make your tree more eye-catching with ornaments of different shapes, sizes, textures, and colors. However, if you have a theme in mind, choose one or two colors to remain on-theme.
Step 5: Don’t Forget Accessories
While some families only worry about ornaments and lights to create a beautiful Christmas tree, others go all out with accessories. Accessories can be themed décor that ties your tree in with the rest of your house, like snowflakes, little red trucks hauling Christmas trees, and candy canes.
Ribbons and bows are also ideal for elegance and a polished finish. These accessories can be things you buy after you’ve decorated your tree with ornaments and lights. You can then see what your tree still needs to look ‘finished.’
Decorating a home with a Christmas tree is the best way to celebrate the festive season. Follow these steps above to create a magnificent Christmas tree that becomes the star of the show in your home this festive season.
