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It's Christmas time: Christmas decoration ideas for the house
Imaginative Christmas decoration ideas and tips.
Christmas is one of the most beautiful times of the year and always holds a special place in our hearts, because it conveys an atmosphere of joy that makes us all feel like children for a while. An integral part of Christmas is the necessary decoration. Cities wear their festive "garments", colourful lights shine in the streets and beautiful fir trees rise in the squares. So what would be better, than to bring that spirit into your home. Read the article and apply the decoration tips to your space!
Lights and candles that make a difference
One of the most characteristic elements of Christmas decoration is the additional light sources. String lights and candles of all kinds are ideal for creating a very cosy feeling, inviting you to make a hot tea, grab your fleece blanket and spend a perfect afternoon at home!
Plus Tip: Turn off most of the lights, leave the string lights and some candles, put on your favourite Christmas movie and have a wholesome Christmas experience.
Colour always wins
Christmas means joy and a festive mood. This naturally means plenty of colour. Red, of course, combined with white, for a timeless style. With these you can make a difference by choosing to decorate in one of the colours that are trending this year. What are they? Green, Victorian blue and pink in various shades!
Plus Tip: The ‘80s aesthetic has made a strong come-back. Decorate in a retro and colourful style by hanging old cassettes and decorating your shelve with your vinyl disks.
Festive mood, festive windows
Every home that respects its festive spirit ought to have its windows and balcony doors decorated. Garlands, paper ornaments that stick to the glass, Christmas stencils and wreaths, small Santa Clauses or a striking red boot can be the perfect decoration for your windows and curtains!
Plus Tip: Decorate your balcony railings and enjoy a quiet evening by your window, listening to a list of Jazz Christmas covers.
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree!
Christmas tree is the king of festive decorations. For almost a month - sometimes even longer - the tree decorates our space, giving it a festive note. If you like colours, you can choose colourful ornaments (ideally, no more than 3 colours), tie bows in different points and place the gift boxes on the base. If again you prefer something monochrome, you can decorate your tree in shades of gold or silver for a classy and modern aesthetic.
Plus Tip: On the day you want to put up your tree, gather your family or friends and decorate it together. The joy of decorating together and the festive atmosphere will reward you!
Seasonal sweets that stand out
An important part of the festive atmosphere are the seasonal sweets. Apart from their delicious taste, they are also an excellent addition to the Christmas decoration, as they complement the festive look in the living room. Melomakarona, kourampiedes, diples (honey rolls), but also international sweets, such as panettone, pandoro or British mince pies, will literally... give a different taste to the Christmas setting of your place!
Plus Tip: Lay your favourite tablecloth, choose a beautiful platter for the dessert you prepared and place some decorative tree branches or some of your favourite Christmas balls next to it.
The joy of improvisation
Every year, at this time of year, the festive mood is combined with inspiration and creativity. There is no room for "should" and rules. Express yourself freely and as your personal taste dictates. If you love books, for example, you can create your own book tree! If you prefer something more minimal, you can choose some mistletoe branches or a decorative pomegranate. Act on what makes you feel best and release your most creative self!
Plus Tip: If you want your DIY Christmas decorations to be environmentally friendly, it's best to choose recyclable materials such as wood or aluminium.
