No holiday is quite complete without festive decorations that set the scene for fond memories and celebrations. Some people just seem to know how to do this easily with pizzazz and panache, but for the rest of us, it really helps to have a handy guide to holiday decor. Sometimes, the decorations are plain and obvious, like the regulation Christmas tree or 4th of July patriotic colors and bunting.
If you are looking for exciting ways to add your own style and special recipe for holiday décor in your living space, you have come to the right spot. The following tips and pointers can be ubiquitously applied in all holiday celebrations. Use these budget saving and highly attractive ideas to transform your home into the most festive sample of holiday décor.
Too Many Ornaments Is Not Possible!
Ornamental objects and holiday decor details really help set the scene and there simply can’t be too many around the house. Of course as you near the capacity of your home rooms and living space to contain ornaments, some semblance of order will keep your home from looking like a confusing garage sale.
In addition to the traditional items that are commonly associated with the holiday in question, you can’t forget the personal touch. Suitable framed pictures of you and your loved ones in previous holidays are a great way to conjure up fond memories. And never forget the importance of the centerpiece on the dining room table.
The Written Word
If you aren’t sure where to begin, think of the message you want your home to send and spell it out. What better way than on a charming and rustic looking blackboard situated in the kitchen – the most festive and frequented room of the home in any holiday. This message must be suitable to the holiday, convey a humorous or touching sentiment and be written in your best handwriting.
Make It Merry And Make It A Holiday Activity
Decorating for the holidays can be a costly and time consuming project, unless you do it right! One of the best ways to kick off the holiday season is by bringing the entire clan together for this fun project. Gather the resources at your disposal and work together to decorate your home. The very best decorations are not the most expensive but the most memorable and heart felt. Make an afternoon of producing cornucopias, laurels, buntings, hearts & flowers, painted eggs or whatever the season calls for. Don’t forget the presence of snacks and drinks too, it just feels more festive this way.
Keep It Cozy
The biggest problem with commercially acquired decorations is that they can detract from the coziness and familial warmth of the occasion. Wrap the decorations in your home around the favorite activities and characteristics of the people who live there. Once again never forget the value of personalizing the holiday décor with family pictures as these details are practically impossible to replicate.
Think Lights
4th of July, Christmas, Halloween or Easter, no holiday décor is complete without the appropriate lighting. While Valentine’s Day will call for something sweet and low-key, Christmas should be bold and over the top and 4th of July needs something patriotic and flamboyant. Make sure the colors, positions and lighting selections are used to effectively convey the spirit of your holiday décor.