Decorating for the holidays is a fun way to bring the cheer of the season into your home, but in small spaces, it can quickly make a room feel cluttered. If you live in a smaller home or apartment, discover how to decorate without losing the comfort of your living space.
Lights Around the Home
Adding lights is a fun way to brighten up your home, but when space is at a premium, it can be tough to find a good place to put them. You can hang a strand of lights from the ceiling or around doorways to add warmth and sparkle to the room. Other options include wrapping lights around a chandelier or through paper Dixie cups to change the color of the lights. Pick up some new lighting options from Christmas Lights Etc., and let your creativity run wild.
Trimming the Tree
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An 8-foot tree probably won’t fit in your small apartment, but you have plenty of options to help bring the holiday cheer. You can shop for a small live tree, pick out a tabletop artificial tree, or even use greenery and candles to create a tabletop vignette. The risk of fire is higher when you use real branches, so keep real candles away from real greenery. You might also hang a sprig of mistletoe to provide a burst of cheer. If you don’t have a tree, considering hanging garland around a mirror, doorway, or banister instead. The possibilities are endless!
Using Ornaments
Even if you don’t have room for a holiday tree, you can use your ornaments to decorate your space in other ways. If you have a chandelier in a bedroom or dining room, hanging colorful ornaments from it can add holiday cheer. You can keep up a modern theme by using gold or silver balls to provide elegance and chic.
Showcase Holiday Cards
One of the traditions of the season is receiving holiday cards from friends and family around the world. Enjoy their beautiful artwork by hanging thick ribbons on your kitchen cupboards, then clipping the cards to them using clothespins. It’s a beautiful touch — and an easy way to decorate.
Window Décor
Make the most of your windows by adding decorations. Perhaps use a hot glue gun to create snowflakes that will sparkle when the sun shines through them, or create shapes of Christmas trees and holly using colored tape. If you don’t want to affix decorations directly to your window glass, you can always place decorations on your windowsills to give the space a festive air. A small wreath, complete with candles or branches, can add a touch of greenery without wasting valuable space. If your sill is wide enough, you could even set up a gingerbread house.
You can decorate your apartment or small home for the holidays in many different ways. Instead of cluttering up walkways or majoring in large items, add simple and understated decorations to set the mood for your holiday season.
