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Decorating your home for Christmas is a tradition that’s enjoyed by many. Consider a few things before you buy Christmas decor to ensure you get the right items.
Know Your Budget
Whether it’s gifts, food, or decor, run the numbers to determine how much you can afford. This will help you avoid last-minute surprises and unnecessary purchases.
Quality isn’t always essential for home decorations, especially for items only used once a year. For example, tinsel strands and fake snow are cheap, easy to find, and can be used in various ways.
Thrift stores, dollar stores, and flea markets are great places to score budget-friendly Christmas decor. Another trick is to shop right after the season ends and stock up for next year. This will save you a lot of money. Using credit cards with rewards systems is also a good idea to earn extra savings.
Make a List
Whether you’re shopping for Christmas trees or stockings, list the decorations you need to complete your holiday decorating. This way, you’ll be able to find what you need quickly while stores are selling their marked-up inventory. Natural accent elements, like pinecones, cranberries, and evergreen branches, can be found at local craft stores for cheap or free. A wide ribbon is a simple way to tie garland or make bows around vases and planters. Nativity scenes, wooden nutcrackers, and candle votives can all be used to decorate a dining room table or add an extra element of holiday cheer to a mantel display. Poinsettias are another classic Christmas decorating motif that’s easy to find in various colors and styles.
Know Your Space
When you’re finally ready to put your holiday decorations away, be thoughtful and selective with your chosen ones. Don’t just stuff everything into boxes — this can make unpacking a daunting task come January.
Small touches of Christmas decor can shape a room and create a festive atmosphere. For example, a Christmas pillow or framed art can make a simple coffee table display look like a winter wonderland.
Use a light color scheme to brighten up a space. Rich reds and greens can overpower a space, but the room will feel bigger and more open if you opt for whites, creams, and gold.
Pick Your Style
Whether shopping for ornaments that speak to your family’s interests or simply looking for ways to make your home more festive, you’ll want to decide on a Christmas style. This doesn’t mean you have to stick with red and green or a specific color palette, but it does help narrow your options and avoid purchasing decorations that don’t fit your overall aesthetic.
For example, if plaid is your style, you can create a look with neutrals or pops of color with ribbon and natural accents like pinecones or frosted cranberries. Or, if you have industrial decor, you can still make it holiday-ready by adding a festive throw and table runner or serving platters in a festive shade of red.
Remember that your style will likely change, but choosing a theme consistent with your overall design is essential.
Go Shopping
The merry-making spirit of the season can put your holiday budget in peril, even if you’re savvy enough to shop sales and take advantage of store coupons. Sticking to your list and staying focused on bargains near the register will help you avoid unnecessary spending. To keep your decorating costs under control, opt for simple ornaments and other tabletop decorations. You can also create unique accents for mantels and tabletop areas by reusing items like glass vases, afghans, and other household linens. Use your creative energ
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