It’s time to start filling your home with festive cheer. While it’s tempting to go all out, we all know that detangling metres of lights and hanging that tinsel at the right height can be a stressful task. Luckily, even the smallest of tweaks can infuse your home with the spirit of Christmas and, with our clever ideas, you can transform your living spaces with ease.
Embrace Nature
Welcome the beauty of winter into your home with natural decorations. Tree clippings, pinecones, berries and sprigs of holly all make for stunning decorations. Craft them into a rustic wreath, use them to dress bookshelves and windowsills or arrange them as a table centrepiece. They’re sure to bring a traditional, homely twist to any room in the house.
Bake Your Decorations
Combine two of the most joyful parts of Christmas; delicious food and beautiful decorations. Whip up a batch of delicious cookies in festive shapes and, before you pop them in the oven, pierce a hole in the top of each one. Once they’re baked and cooled, string a length of bright red ribbon through the hole and hang them from your tree. You’ll have charming tree decorations that the family can enjoy as sweet treats on the big day.
Traditional Textiles
A festive feel doesn’t always have to mean themed Christmas decorations. To embrace a more nostalgic, vintage-inspired look, dress your home with traditional textiles. Checks and tartans will instantly create a cosy atmosphere. Whether it’s a woollen tartan throw, a check rug or a traditional bedspread, it’s a subtle way to produce a homely, Christmas feel.
A Quick Cushion Switch
Whether it’s watching Christmas films, snacking on leftovers or spending quality time with family, a comfy and welcoming sofa is a must for the festive period. To get the look in just a few minutes, swap your regular cushions for some suitably themed Christmas ones. Keep it stylish with delicate embroidery, neutral tones and chic, contemporary designs.
The Countdown
Rather than relying on shop-bought advent calendars, why not create your own? It’s never too late to start. Small hessian bags can be filled with treats and mini gifts for a much more personalised experience, and the natural tones will create a vintage feel. String your creation across the mantelpiece, place each day’s surprise individually around the home or scatter them throughout the branches of the Christmas tree.
How will you prepare your home for the festive season?