Even if Christmas is practically knocking on your doorstep, it always feels a little bit early to be talking about Christmas. With so many late-summer Christmas aisles popping up at the supermarket Christmas always creeps in before its time.
It’s a good thing it does, though. While Christmas jingles and ads might get old fast, the holiday itself is hugely special, and especially so if you’ve the wonderful family to share it with. Every Christmas needs to be more special than the last – after all, there are only so many before your own fly the coop! – and this means going all-out on decorations. Of course, you might be a little drained of inspiration this year-round, in which case you can read on to find some of our favourite Christmas decoration ideas.
- Metallic Accents for a Luxurious Touch
Metallic sheen is part and parcel of the quintessential Christmas experience, even if you don’t think of those words when you see it; shimmering tinsel, shiny baubles, glittering fairy lights and more are all part of that essential family – which remains a dominant trend this year as with most years. Gold, silver, and copper add elegance and sophistication to any festive décor plan and may well dictate the colours of your own Christmas tree! Make your Christmas feel as rich as you do and add a luxurious element to your living room in the process.
- Eco-Friendly Christmas Décor
Sustainability is a prevailing issue in the UK, and naturally a subject at the forefront of many households’ minds. Christmas being a time of overconsumption, rabid consumerism and mountains of single-use plastics, it’s no surprise that eco-friendly Christmas décor ranks highly in our book.
There aren’t many of us that don’t already have a wealth of Christmas decorations stacked in the attic, but if you’re buying your first sets of decorations you might consider going sustainably made. Wooden ornaments and recyclable tinsel is a great start! On the electrics front, old-school fairy lights can guzzle a lot of power; switching to lower-demand LED Christmas tree lights can save the planet and your electricity bill.
- Quirky and Unique Decorations
There’s no point crafting a Christmas for your family if you aren’t going to bake your family’s own unique personality into proceedings. No two Christmases should look the same for any household, and every household should be confident enough to embrace their own quirk. We are cringe, but we are free!
The best way to do this is to involve everyone in the Christmas decoration planning – and maybe to involve the family in a fair few crafternoons while you’re at it. Making your own Christmas décor is frighteningly easy, and can allow you to unlock some hitherto unexplored avenues of bizarre creativity, particularly in your own children…
Preparing for Christmas decorations early allows you to create a festive and personalized holiday atmosphere, where your home will shine with holiday spirit.
