When it comes to decorating a Christmas tree, If you’re short of ideas on how to go about it, we’re here to help. Whether you believe only a real Christmas tree will do or favour an artificial one, our Christmas tree decoration ideas will get you on track for this festive season. After all, if you ask anyone about their first memories of Christmas, then there is a good chance they will include happy memories of a Christmas tree, so it’s important to get it right!
1) PICKING A COLOUR
If you have ever glanced at images of stunning Christmas trees in glossy magazines and felt somewhat envious, you will probably have seen that they all have one thing in common. They have a colour scheme, and when it is done carefully a colour themed Christmas tree can be a truly beautiful thing that will really wow over the festive period.
FOR THE NATURAL, GREEN TREE
This decorating idea works equally well with a natural tree. Just select two or three complimentary colours and then use these to decorate your tree. Reds, greens, and golds are very traditional and can offer a really striking look. If you are not a big fan of tinsel, then why not add some ribbon instead? This will really compliment the colour scheme and give your tree a very different look. For a more modern, wintery look how about pairing white and silver?
If you prefer your tree to be more of a showstopper, why not try a rainbow gradient or pastel multicoloured tree using five or six different coloured baubles? Multicoloured baubles look gorgeous when paired with dark green trees.
FOR A MONOCHROME TREE
Start with your base, the tree. It’s best to match a coloured tree with just one or two colours of decorations, in a range of shades, to create something that is incredibly elegant. A black tree with metallic baubles will look incredibly modern, whilst a white tree with silver and blue on it will be reminiscent of snowy days.
FOR A COLOURFUL TREE
A pale pink tree looks so chic when decorated with other baby pink, silver and gold decorations. For a brighter and bolder tree, clash a hot pink tree with bright baubles of turquoise and other colours of the rainbow.
PICK A THEME
If you prefer to step away from the colour scheme idea for your tree, then you may want to opt for something that has more of a theme.
RAINBOW TREE
For an incredible showstopper, dress a plain white tree with bold colourful baubles. Opt for baubles in a range of different sizes and shapes then place them so that the colours are grouped together. The brighter the colours that you use the more striking the tree will be. Choose baubles that are the same shape for a super chic tree.
SANTA-THEMED TREE
There are so many different types of baubles and tree decorations in the stores that you are sure to find plenty of different ones all following the same theme. Santa Claus, in his various forms would make a great theme for a tree. Opt for a striking colour of tinsel to compliment all that red and white and go wild. This is sure to be one of those Christmas tree decoration ideas that is a firm favourite with children.
If you fancy making some of your own decorations, whether you sew garlands with a Magic Stitch or get your trusty glue gun out, this would be a great theme to work on and something that children could help you with. Paint plain polystyrene balls to look like Santa with the addition of a little felt hat and a small craft pompom nose.
FUN AND FUNKY TREE
For something a bit less traditional and predictable, look for colourful and quirky ornaments. From polar bears to penguins, mermaids to dinosaurs, or even mini gin bottles, there are plenty of cute, kitsch ornaments out there that can make a more fun, less conventional tree. You can even add old dolls or toys to your tree for an extra-exciting tree. These types of ornament are great if you have children as they are never boring. They are also perfect if you are happy for children to help decorate the tree!
NATURAL THEME
A very popular trend this year seems to be towards creating a more natural Christmas. Christmas tree decoration ideas that incorporate natural elements will work well and it’s great if you’re doing Christmas on a budget too. Garlands of dried orange slices and cinnamon sticks threaded onto natural hessian string are a great alternative to tinsel. Pinecones and holly also make great ornaments as well. Finish with simple wooden stars and bells for natural elegance which gives your tree an extra special look.
MODERN, ALTERNATIVE THEME
For something highly unusual, but effective, why not spray paint a branch with a metallic or bright colour, wrap it with fairy lights, then hang some homemade baubles from it. Ask the family to create them as a creative, Christmas activity.
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CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTS
Done properly, lighting can really make a Christmas tree. If you still have nightmares about brightly coloured tree lights from when you were younger that blinked their way rapidly through a few random patterns then don’t panic, things have come a long way in terms of Christmas tree light technology in recent years.
IN-BUILT LIGHTS
For some people, the worst part of decorating the tree is trying to untangle the lights every year and make sure that all the bulbs are working. If this is a job that you just can’t face, then consider buying an artificial tree that has lights built into the branches. This will save you so much time and stress.
WHITE LIGHTS
For a gentle glow that will really compliment a simpler colour scheme, opt for white lights for your tree rather than coloured ones. These should offer you just the right amount of gentler light that will bounce off the baubles on your tree and give you a little, but not too much, sparkle. Remember that your lighting should be placed on the tree before the baubles for maximum effect.
BOLD LIGHTING
If you want to go all out with your lighting, then opt for bright lighting that will give you a range of colours. Look for one which offers you a range of lighting patterns. You don’t have to use them all and you can usually pick something that doesn’t flicker if you prefer. This type of lighting works well with a theme that is more random, rather than one that just uses a couple of key colours.
With all these Christmas tree decoration ideas to choose from, we’re sure you’ll be able to agree on one that suits your home perfectly. And, if the arguments about how to decorate your tree are ongoing, then why not opt for more than one tree to make your home extra festive!
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PHOTOS:
Woman and Girl decorating Christmas tree photo created by senivpetro – www.freepik.com
Silver Tree Photo by Christina Winter on Unsplash
Pink Christmas photo created by freepic.diller – www.freepik.com
Funky Christmas tree created by rawpixel.com – www.freepik.com
Colourful lights Photo by Adonyi Gábor from Pexels