Decorating Your Home for The Holidays
Ensuring your house feels like home is essential to loving where you live. While there are many ways to improve the “hominess” of your home, one of the best is diving headfirst into holiday decor. The holidays are a time for warmth, catching up with family, and slowing down to take in the change of seasons. Setting the right holiday mood can enhance your enjoyment of the season, but beware—it might make you never want to leave home again!
Join us as we explore some holiday home decorating tips and tricks that will turn your holiday spirit up a notch.
Holiday Decoration Tips and Tricks
Add a Winter Garland Around Your Front Door
The first thing you and your guests will notice upon entering your home is your front door decor. Utilize the greenery of the seasons and adorn your front door with fresh magnolia, pine, fir, and pinecones to create a cheerful and festive look. If you want to create an eye-catching entrance, opt for the additional bows and ornaments to add a pop of color to your garland. Regardless of the direction you go, holiday garland will create a warm and inviting feeling for your guests that will transition into the rest of your home.
Decorate the Mantel
One of the centerpieces of any home during the holidays is the fireplace. When a warm fire is going, guests gather around the fireplace as they sip holiday drinks and discuss the season’s news. When styling your mantle, it’s essential to maintain balance and symmetry in order to achieve a consistent focal point. Incorporate natural elements such as seeded eucalyptus and potentially some magnolia branches to add life and color to your decorations.
Create a Sense of Warmth
There is no better way to create holiday warmth than by providing goodies for your guests. Adding a sweets jar or even a small bar area in your home can exponentially enhance the warm feeling your guests receive by immediately making your home inviting. You can also create a sense of warmth through baked goods, as they are delicious and create an irresistible aroma throughout your home for you and your guests to enjoy.
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Use Ornaments in Unconventional Ways
Everyone knows that ornaments can dangle from a tree, but did you know that they can also be used throughout your home? Many designers suggest including ornaments in unconventional ways, such as in fine bowls or jars displayed throughout your home. Another quirky way to incorporate ornaments is through non-holiday themes and colors, such as tropical or bright blush. The holidays are meant to be joyful, so don’t take it too seriously and add a little pop with these off-the-wall ornament additions.
Change Out Your Houseplants
If you are already a houseplant aficionado, consider adding new plants with a holiday vibe. The lemon cypress, which resembles a mini Christmas tree, is an excellent addition to your decor. If tropical plants fit your taste, try an Aglaonema Red Siam with subtle red and green hues. For the lovers of classics, try a poinsettia! These lovely plants form colorful red leaves on top of their regular green foliage and are safe for guests with pollen allergies.
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