Christmas Decorating Ideas

Decorations are an integral part of Christmas. No matter how modern they appear, they must retain the original idea of this festivity. Adorn the Christmas tree with lights and ornaments or embellish your house with Christmas colors. The choice is yours.

A Christmas tree is the iconic representation of this festival. Instead of going the traditional way and using green and red for the decorations, use combinations of blue and brown, turquoise and silver, pink and brown, or black and animal print. Let the tree shine with some fairy lights. Or use candies, stockings, and other Christmas ornaments.

What is Christmas without snow? So, if you live in an area where there's no snowfall, cover the tree with fake snow and complete the snow-clad-tree look by using snowflakes, cotton, and other white-colored embellishments.

Place Christmas greetings, photographs, candles, snow globes, and fairy lights on the mantle and make it look prettier! Place dripping crystal icicles on a snow dusted, cedar-covered mantelpiece to add a frosty element to the decorations.

Reindeer wall hangings are trending this year. They give a classy vintage look to a wall. Choose a reindeer wall piece and wrap a scarf around its neck. Its antlers can be used to clip embellishments or fairy lights. A sleigh is also a good addition to the Christmas decoration. It can be placed near the Christmas tree or in your garden or backyard.

Clear glass glitter coniferous or fir trees and reindeer circling the hurricane lamps, lit by tall red or rose-hued candles, elevated on rustic wooden cake stands with faux snow sprinkled around them gives your house a warm and cosy touch. Just how Christmas should be!

Budget is an important factor that influences how far one can go with the decorations. Here are a few ideas that are lighter on the pocket and some tips to help you decorate on a budget.

• Purchase candles from discount stores. A simple, subtle candle display enhances the decor.