{"id":74154,"date":"2024-12-04T11:40:32","date_gmt":"2024-12-04T19:40:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/?page_id=74154"},"modified":"2024-12-04T11:42:38","modified_gmt":"2024-12-04T19:42:38","slug":"simple-holiday-decorating-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/simple-holiday-decorating-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Simple Holiday Decorating Tips to Make Your Home Merry and Bright This Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The holiday season is here, and it&#8217;s the perfect time to fill your home with festive cheer! Whether you&#8217;re a holiday decorating enthusiast or just looking for simple holiday decorating tips, we&#8217;ve gathered expert advice from across the country to help you create a merry and bright space. From handmade wreaths to fresh greenery, these easy decorating ideas will elevate your home for the season.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve reached out to experts for their best advice on how to create a merry and bright home this season\u2014whether you&#8217;re in your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/city\/16163\/WA\/Seattle\" data-wpel-link=\"exclude\">Seattle, WA home<\/a>, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apartmentguide.com\/apartments_townhomes_condos_houses\/New-York\/New-York\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"external noopener noreferrer\">New York apartment<\/a>, or anywhere in between. Read on to discover their tips for adding festive flair to your home.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_74155\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-74155\" style=\"width: 804px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-74155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/stay-at-home-style.jpg\" alt=\"wreath on the front door with white ribbon and three bells\" width=\"804\" height=\"536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/stay-at-home-style.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/stay-at-home-style-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/stay-at-home-style-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/stay-at-home-style-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/stay-at-home-style-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/stay-at-home-style-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/stay-at-home-style-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 804px) 100vw, 804px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-74155\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/stayhomestyle.blog\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">Stay Home Style<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Make your own wreath<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Bring in a luxe and lively feel to your Christmas d\u00e9cor by making your own fresh wreath,&#8221; suggests Ashley Whatley with <a href=\"https:\/\/stayhomestyle.blog\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">Stay Home Style.<\/a> &#8220;You can attend a wreath-making workshop, visit a local flower farm, or forage for the perfect mix of fresh winter greens. This not only makes for a fun and festive DIY activity, but an affordable and special way to bring life and Christmas cheer to any space.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_74156\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-74156\" style=\"width: 945px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-74156 size-blog-post\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/copper-penny-flowers-945x630.jpeg\" alt=\"red and white flowers with gold detail on a log is a simple holiday decorating idea.\" width=\"945\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/copper-penny-flowers-945x630.jpeg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/copper-penny-flowers-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/copper-penny-flowers-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/copper-penny-flowers-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/copper-penny-flowers-225x150.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/copper-penny-flowers-450x300.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/copper-penny-flowers.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-74156\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.copperpennyflowers.com\/for-the-holidays-bring-the-outside-in\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">Copper Penny Flowers<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Holiday decorating can be simple and fun<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Decking your halls can be as simple and enjoyable as foraging around outside, applying a little metallic or white spray paint, and mixing your finds with family treasures,&#8221; shares <a href=\"https:\/\/www.copperpennyflowers.com\/for-the-holidays-bring-the-outside-in\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">Copper Penny Flowers<\/a>. &#8220;Gather evergreens like white pine, cedar, and holly for the beauty and fresh scent, and whatever branches, bark, acorns, seed pods, pumpkins, small logs, vines, and wild berries catch your eye. Weave in a string of fairy lights or ribbon garlands, tuck in treasured ornaments or figurines, and finish off with dramatic orchids, bright gerbera daisies, or romantic roses to make your holidays winter wonderful.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Go all-natural with a simple holiday theme<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Becca Sweetman, Owner of <a href=\"https:\/\/sunrosefloral.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">Sunrose Floral<\/a>, recommends hanging a custom wreath on your door, adding a vase of holly or Ilex berries in the kitchen, and placing some lovely potted narcissus or amaryllis bulbs on the coffee table. She adds, &#8220;If you&#8217;re still wanting more, try a cedar garland on the mantle beside your tree. Even the simplest d\u00e9cor can bring you into a cheery state to celebrate the holidays. If you&#8217;re not sure where to purchase this d\u00e9cor just stop by a local flower shop or nursery &#8211; there&#8217;s sure to be an expert there to help you.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Holiday decorating doesn&#8217;t have to be hard or expensive<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Even dollar store items can look like a million bucks if you style it right,&#8221; states Lidia Romeo of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.designinsidethebox.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">Design Inside the Box<\/a>. &#8220;This wreath was made from an old wood round, some paint and dollar store decorations. Add some ribbon and you have an instant modern wreath that is stylish but didn&#8217;t break the bank.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_74158\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-74158\" style=\"width: 504px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-74158 size-blog-post\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/north-shore-crafts-Fall-punch-needle-wreath-DIY-504x630.jpg\" alt=\"north shore crafts Fall punch needle wreath DIY\" width=\"504\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/north-shore-crafts-Fall-punch-needle-wreath-DIY-504x630.jpg 504w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/north-shore-crafts-Fall-punch-needle-wreath-DIY-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/north-shore-crafts-Fall-punch-needle-wreath-DIY-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/north-shore-crafts-Fall-punch-needle-wreath-DIY-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/north-shore-crafts-Fall-punch-needle-wreath-DIY-120x150.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/north-shore-crafts-Fall-punch-needle-wreath-DIY.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 504px) 100vw, 504px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-74158\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.northshorecrafts.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">North Shore Crafts<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Start a crafting tradition\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;A simple holiday decorating idea is to use the same wreath base each year, start a tradition to craft a new Holiday wreath each year,&#8221; explains Shawna Fosket from <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.northshorecrafts.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">North Shore Crafts<\/a>. &#8220;If you are new to wreath making, start with a class from your local floral shop, then re-visit the local floral shop each year to buy the newest on trend greenery ensuring each year is fresh and new. Each year you grow in your knowledge of making a wreath, boosting your creativity, feel-good mood and filling your home with something you love. &#8220;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Think homemade when it comes to decorating this holiday season\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;While most store-bought decorations are made with plastic and other non-biodegradable material, homemade decorations are much more fun, sustainable, and low-cost,&#8221; shares <a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodwillar.org\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">Goodwill Industries of Arkansas<\/a>. &#8220;Make your own holiday garlands, wreaths, and centerpieces with fruit, pinecones, and other items you can find in nature. The planet, and your wallet, will thank you.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_74159\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-74159\" style=\"width: 630px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-74159 size-blog-post\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/elizabeth-made-this-630x630.jpg\" alt=\"edible looking ornaments on a white tree and blue background\" width=\"630\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/elizabeth-made-this-630x630.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/elizabeth-made-this-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/elizabeth-made-this-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/elizabeth-made-this-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/elizabeth-made-this-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/elizabeth-made-this.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 630px) 100vw, 630px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-74159\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of <a href=\"https:\/\/elizabethmadethis.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">Elizabeth Made This<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Don&#8217;t be afraid to add a little DIY into your holiday d\u00e9cor<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Handmade ornaments like these felt ones you can create from Fabulous Felt Christmas Cookies can create memories for your family for years to come,&#8221; says Elizabeth Farr of <a href=\"https:\/\/elizabethmadethis.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">Elizabeth Made This<\/a>. &#8220;Plus in the middle of a hectic holiday season, spending a little time to make something can be a mini retreat of a project that&#8217;ll help you relax and enjoy the moment.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_74160\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-74160\" style=\"width: 945px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-74160 size-blog-post\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/HolidayWarehouse_Dec2015_0014-945x630.jpg\" alt=\"silver and ornately decorated mantle with gold and silver decor\" width=\"945\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/HolidayWarehouse_Dec2015_0014-945x630.jpg 945w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/HolidayWarehouse_Dec2015_0014-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/HolidayWarehouse_Dec2015_0014-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/HolidayWarehouse_Dec2015_0014-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/HolidayWarehouse_Dec2015_0014-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/HolidayWarehouse_Dec2015_0014-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/HolidayWarehouse_Dec2015_0014.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 945px) 100vw, 945px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-74160\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of <a href=\"http:\/\/holidaywarehouse.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">Holiday Warehouse<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8. Create a holiday \u201clook\u201d in your rooms<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/holidaywarehouse.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">Holiday Warehouse<\/a> recommends looking for focal points in your home when planning for decoration needs. &#8220;Instead of dispersing d\u00e9cor throughout a whole room, pick key moments and create a &#8216;look&#8217;. Creating thematic scenes gives your d\u00e9cor a substantial and impressive look.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9. Decorate the chandelier<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edithandevelynvintage.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">Edith &amp; Evelyn<\/a> love to drape faux garland, sparkly ornaments, and twinkly lights through the arms of the chandelier over the dining table. &#8220;This is a simple holiday decorating idea and such a pretty way to decorate for Christmas- it creates holiday cheer without taking up any table space.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10. Use unique containers in place of a tree skirt<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;One of my favorite ways to decorate for Christmas is to use unique containers at the base of my tree in place of a traditional tree skirt,&#8221; shares Diana Marie of <a href=\"https:\/\/dianamariehome.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">Diana Marie Home<\/a>, IG: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dianamariehome\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">@dianamariehome<\/a>. &#8220;Using things such as wicker trunks, large planters, metal buckets, or wooden crates to hold your tree adds character and cozy charm to your home during Christmas. As a bonus, using these items often adds height to your tree as well.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_74163\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-74163\" style=\"width: 473px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-74163 size-blog-post\" src=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/urban-jungle-473x630.jpg\" alt=\"front door decorated with lots of plants and trim\" width=\"473\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/urban-jungle-473x630.jpg 473w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/urban-jungle-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/urban-jungle-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/urban-jungle-113x150.jpg 113w, https:\/\/www.redfin.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/urban-jungle.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 473px) 100vw, 473px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-74163\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo courtesy of <a href=\"http:\/\/urbanjunglecambridge.ca\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">Urban Jungle Cambridge<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11. Embrace nature in your festive d\u00e9cor<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Decorations are expensive this year, but if you want to make maximum impact, look for stems that are tall, like ilex berries,&#8221; advises Mel at <a href=\"http:\/\/urbanjunglecambridge.ca\/\" rel=\"nofollow external noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\">Urban Jungle Cambridge<\/a>. &#8220;For an instant touch of holiday cheer, place a cluster of branches with bold red berries in a vase. Tall amaryllis make a similarly festive statement, whether you buy them cut or potted. To add even more seasonal spirit without overspending, consider incorporating cedar or pine in clear glass vases, along with Christmas bulbs from last year&#8217;s d\u00e9cor. You can also create a simple yet charming display by arranging pine branches and pinecones in a clear glass bowl on the kitchen counter. Don\u2019t forget your front door\u2014this year&#8217;s garland should feature a more natural look with pinecones and magnolia leaves. The return to natural elements creates a warm and inviting atmosphere that\u2019s especially desired this holiday season.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple holiday decorating to transform your home this year<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With these simple holiday decorating tips, you can transform your home into a festive wonderland without breaking the bank or stressing over complicated d\u00e9cor. Enjoy the season with a home that\u2019s as warm and inviting as the holidays themselves!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The holiday season is here, and it&#8217;s the perfect time to fill your home with festive cheer! 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