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STEPS TO FOLLOW FOR DECORATING A DESIGNER CHRISTMAS TREE
Sort Your Christmas Decorations
As interior designers, we believe that organizing is the foundation to good design. Well, the same should be said about decorating your Christmas tree *wink*. First, start by sorting the Christmas tree decorations.
Putting the lights in one area, the garland, the ornaments, the balls, the decorations, etc in their own space.
This will help ensure that you know where everythings at but also that you can see it all as you’re decorating.
As mentioned above, after you’ve sorted them… Well, now you can curate some groupings.
Begin With The Lights First
Most faux Christmas trees, especially those gorgeous ones from Balsam Hill, come pre-lit but for those who keep it real during the Christmas season be sure to add the lights first — I cannot imagine the headache of trying to do this after you’ve added your decorations.
With the plug being the starting point you’ll want to start from the trunk + wrap around the bottom of your tree, weaving the lights evenly throughout the branches of the entire tree until you reach the top.
I like to do this with the lights plugged in as it really makes it easier to identify where you don’t have any lights or an area of your tree that you’ve missed. Be sure to take a step back at the end of each step + look at your tree from multiple angles to determine what is needed.
Start At The Top
Yep, you read that correctly. The Christmas topper is a great place to begin because it typically sets the tone for what’s below it + often is the largest grouping of the tree.
Now, if you don’t have a “traditional topper” that’s alright you want to start by considering what will be at the top. From stars, angels, larger ornaments to things that surround the top like floral, branches, sprigs etc.
Add Garland
Garland is a great way to fill in natural holes on a real tree or to make an artificial tree feel more lush + full. But garland also serves to add visual dimension and interest to your Christmas tree.
Depending on the type of garland, start about a ¼ of the way down your tree. If your tree will allow it, you can lay the garland right on top of the branches. Alternatively, you could use a dark wire to attach the garland to the tree.
As you weave the garland around the tree, consider your spacing from one row of garland to the next but also how large your tree is will determine how many times you should go around.
Introduce Large Christmas Balls + Decorations First
From Christmas balls to decorations, you want to introduce the large scale balls and ornaments first and then follow it up by the smaller decorations. What you don’t want to do is overwhelm a tree with too many large scale pieces which is why you add them first as it’s easier to space + balance them out.
Not to mention, the smaller decorations and balls are also typically lighter which means being on the end of the branches is totally fine.
Add Any Finishing Touches
The land of Christmas decorations is vast and wide, adding any of your finishing touches is really the last step. This could be sprigs, pricks, or the smallest of Christmas decorations.
Is it just me or is all this talk about tips to decorate a Christmas tree + knowing why we decorate a Christmas tree in the first place have anyone else craving a big ol’ cup of hot cocoa?
When it comes to Christmas, we love strategies for tidying up, decorating your Mantel + purchasing simple clutter-free gifts but creating a home that feels cozy, welcoming + cheerful this holiday season all has to do with the people in it.
One of the most memorable things you can do as a family around Christmas time is decorate for the holidays. But create climax + build up the theatrics around the occasion. Get everyone involved + gather ideas. Better yet, have discussions about how to decorate your Christmas tree. Do you have a theme in mind or maybe even a trip planned which would allow you to stockpile a handful of new + interesting decorations?
With holiday tunes playing in the background, light a fire, or throw a Christmas movie on Netflix, make hot chocolate + be present — because the Christmas season is not about the presents.
If you couldn’t tell… we’re all about the holiday cheer over here at Elegant Simplicity. So don’t be shy boo, drop us a comment with your holiday traditions around decorating your tree + your home together.
And don’t forget, if you’re in the preliminary planning stages of your next project, let’s chat.
P.S. If you loved this article then you’re going to really enjoy the4 Days To A More Beautiful + Functional Home.
