The holidays are here! That means it’s time to deck the halls and give your home a winter makeover. You don’t want to be the “un-festive” house on the block, without Christmas lights or winter decorations. But you also don’t want your décor to be run-of-the-sleigh. Here are 10 unique ways you can decorate your home for the holidays, just in case you need to jog your creativity.
1. Christmas Lights for Your Tree
Lots of people put up a Christmas tree in their home and string it with colorful lights. But you shouldn’t forget about the tree on your lawn—deck it out with beautiful lights. Consider using different colored lights on your tree than what you use on your home; so if you have color lights on your roof, choose white lights for your tree. You could also hang some Home Depot icicle lights from the branches, or use weeping willow lights.
2. Create a Winter Forest
Does your home have any spare countertops, console tables, or flat surfaces? Turn each surface into a miniature winter forest with bottlebrush trees. You can also use cotton balls to create snow. Here’s another cool thing you can do: tape down the bottlebrush trees inside a jar or vase, and then fill the vase with salt to create a snowy effect. You can place your winter forest-in-a-jar anywhere around your home.
3. Holiday String Lights
If you love decorating with lights, you don’t have to stop with your Christmas tree and your roof. Put up string lights to further amplify the holiday atmosphere in your home. Fairy string lights are great for the home because they don’t take up too much space and you can easily hang them along the walls. You can also use string lights to decorate a wreath.
4. Winter-Themed Paintings
Bring winter imagery into your home by hanging up some seasonal paintings. No, it doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg! You can find affordable winter paintings online that encompass a wide variety of styles. If there’s a painting you truly love, you can leave it up after the holidays end so it can inspire winter cheer all year long.
5. Photo Ornaments
‘Tis the season of Christmas tree ornaments. There’s a way more fun way to decorate your tree than with the standard ornaments sold in retail. Get some custom photo ornaments from CanvasPeople and have your favorite photos printed on them. With photo ornaments, your Christmas tree will be a fun reminder of your favorite memories, people, and pets.
6. Christmas Card Ornaments
Every holiday season, we get bludgeoned by Christmas cards from our friends and family. Most of the time, these cards just wind up being tossed in the trash or in storage. Here’s another idea: place them on your Christmas tree. Christmas cards are usually pretty colorful anyway, so they make fine ornaments. But they’ll also make your Christmas tree a loving reminder of all the important people in your life.
7. Ornament Frame
Here’s one last home décor idea that you can do with ornaments. First, hang an empty picture frame on your wall. Then, hang an ornament so that it dangles in the center of the frame. Hang these ornament frames throughout your home or place a few of them side-by-side, and use ornaments with different colors, sizes, and shapes. It’s a minimalist, but very creative holiday decoration.
8. Room Gifts (wrap a pillow or sofa or chair with a ribbon and make it look like a present)
Here’s another simple, but impactful decorating idea for your dining room or living room. Turn a piece of furniture into a “gift” by placing a large bow or ribbon around it. You can do this on a couch, dining room table, or chair. It’s a fun way to incorporate a “holiday gifts” theme throughout your home.
9. Vase of Candy
Candy is colorful, right? Pick Skittles, candy corn, or jelly beans and pour them into a decorative jar. It’ll look pretty on any surface, and you’ll also be able to provide a tasty treat for your family and guests.
10. Fake Snow
Make it look as if you had some snowfall inside your home! Get a snow blanket from PartyCity and lay it out over a countertop or coffee table.
Use these tips to make your holiday decorations extra special!
