The Sunday Mail
Have a jolly good time with these Christmas decorating ideas.
Deck the halls (and every single room in your house) with the best Christmas decorations.
From Christmas tree decorations to outdoor Christmas decorations and even Christmas door decorations, our tips and tricks will have you spreading cheer all the way through the holidays.
The way we see it, holiday home décor does not have to be expensive or time-intensive to make a big impact — in fact, it should not be.
Instead, each of the ideas we are presenting here makes use of tiny, affordable props, decorations and furniture shifts so that you can build the wonderland you have always dreamed of — without having to empty your wallet.
When it comes to colour schemes, don’t be afraid to stray past red and green.
Whether it is blue Christmas décor or something more regal like rose gold Christmas decorations, there are Christmas decorations for every palette.
And when it comes to props, an antique toy train set that you have been keeping, for instance, can work beautifully as an under-the-tree decoration, while a simple vintage Christmas candy box looks lovely sitting beneath a mini tree.
Cheap Santa figurines can work wonders when they are placed together on a Christmas mantel, and dried citrus and gingerbread DIY (do it yourself) ornaments look positively luxurious hanging from your family’s tree.
There is no limit to what you can do with a bit of elbow grease, some crafty finds and a healthy dose of Christmas spirit.
So what are you waiting for? Let us get decorating!
Headboard garland
An oversized garland draped across a headboard adds some Christmas cheer without going overboard.
Swap out accent pillows for plaid ones to up the ante.
Blue, gold, and
green colour scheme
Peg rail-lined shelves are the ideal spot to hang evergreen branches, while a simple garland adds contrast to the window.
The sprawling central island is perfectly sized for baking pursuits, including a gingerbread barn.
A very nautical fireplace
A pair of sconces flanking the fireplace would give it a warm holiday glow.
Bits of flair
You want to add some Christmas cheer to your kitchen, but you also don’t want it to get in your way.
A small wreath hanging from the window does the trick — and will remind you of the holiday season while you are washing dishes!
Use mini trees
Have a side table that needs some sprucing up? A sparse alpine balsam fir placed in an antique copper pot adds a vintage touch to a living room or entryway.
Use bird and pine cone ornaments and dried-orange garland to hit an organic note.
Toy train
There is a reason these antique toys are often used as under-the-tree decorations — they are adorable and classic.
Candy colours
Who says you have to stick to red and green at Christmas time? Lighter hues — even pinks, blues, and soft yellows — can also do the trick.
Mini Christmas tree
We love the idea of using a vintage candy box as a tree stand for any mini tree. A cookie tin would work beautifully too. — countryliving.com
