Holiday Decorating 101
The holiday season is not a single time of year. In fact, it is always holiday season, and there are plenty of chances to decorate your home for those year-round occasions. Whether the snow is flying, or the sun is broiling, there is always time to get your home in holiday shape.
Holiday decorating gives you a chance to show off your personality and your good taste. Whether you favor formal themes or something more fun and relaxed, you can always find décor for your home during the holidays. Here are some timely tips for getting your home in holiday-ready shape.
Halloween
Halloween is a spooky time, but it can be a fun time too. Here are some smart ways to create a ‘Spooktacular’ Halloween home this year. Incorporating these elements into your home décor will make your house the envy of the neighborhood.
- Pumpkins – You cannot go wrong with pumpkins, so pick up an assortment of colors, shapes, and sizes to place on your porch and windowsill.
- Spider webs – From tiny webs hiding in the corner to huge, intricate ones blocking the entryway to your home, these silky treasures scream Halloween fun.
- Black light bulbs – Halloween décor calls for spooky lighting, so remove those regular bulbs and replace them with stylish backlights.
- DIY wreath – Holiday wreaths are not just for Christmas, so let your imagination run wild. Decorate your Halloween home with a DIY wreath filled with spiders, pumpkins and other stylish fall touches.
- Create a haunted yard – Why not spook the neighbors by turning your backyard into a haunted graveyard, or by decorating your trees with ghosts and goblins?
- Find a theme – Do you want to go dark, or keep things light? Do you prefer warm fall colors like orange or deeper darker shades like cranberry and black? Either way, you are sure to ‘wow’ your guests with your fresh fall theme.
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time for fun, family, and feasting! If you want to welcome guests to your home, start with these great Thanksgiving decorating ideas.
- Cornucopias – Decorating your table with a horn of plenty sets the mood for the celebration and feast to come.
- Fall leaves–The basic elements of your Thanksgiving décor are as close as your backyard. Fall leaves are decorative, colorful, and always available, so grab your rake and collect a variety of colors and sizes to display.
- Homemade decorations – If you have kids, you have the makings of a Thanksgiving Day art gallery. Grab some construction paper and let the kids make their own Thanksgiving turkeys, pilgrims, and cornucopias.
- Fill a vase – For a more festive table, just fill a vase with acorns and fake tea lights. Your guests will love this elegant look.
- Decorate with pinecones – Like fall leaves, pinecones are everywhere, so grab a few and place them along your table’s centerpiece.
- Mix heavy décor with lighter colors – If your fall décor is looking a bit heavy, don’t be afraid to lighten things up with brighter contrasting shades. Gold, white, and tan are all excellent choices.
Hanukkah
If you are welcoming friends and family for the festival of lights, you want to set the perfect table. Here are some great ways to celebrate Hanukkah with your home décor.
- Dreidels – Whether you are spinning them or just enjoying them as decoration, dreidels are perfect for your Hanukkah décor.
- A Star of David wreath – Nothing says Hanukkah like a Star of David, so welcome your guests with a six-sided holiday wreath hanging on your front door
- Gift display – Hanukkah is a time for gift giving, so create a display of presents. You can use your menorah to create a focal point.
- Create a colorful display – Add green or gold to more traditional colors like navy, white, and silver to create a more interesting Hanukkah home.
Christmas
The Christmas season is not just about shopping and picking out the perfect present. It is also about great home décor. Here are some ideas to make your Christmas decorating pop.
- Create a color scheme – Traditional colors like golds, greens and deep reds are perfect, and you can accent those shades with plaids and pure white.
- DIY wreath – Welcome your holiday visitors in style with a beautiful DIY wreath. You can pick up the supplies you need and let your imagination and creativity do the rest.
- A mix of classic and modern – Feel free to mix and match classic and modern décor, creating a combination that is truly your own.
- Focus on the trees – From decorated trees in your front yard to the huge Christmas tree in the living room, let these evergreens be the focal point of your holiday décor.
- Box décor – Even before the first present has been purchased, you can use wrapped boxes to decorate your home.
- Hang your stockings with care – Stockings on the mantel are a staple of holiday décor, so make sure everyone in the family has their own.
The holiday season is a special time of year, and it is time to pull out all the stops. Decorating your home for the holidays is a great way to welcome your guests, but your family will also enjoy your style and creativity.
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