We love Christmas here at EZ Living Furniture. It’s a joyous time of year filled with family gatherings and festive goodies. When we think of Christmas, we are often reminded of the smells and decor that accompany these happy memories. A lightly-spiced ginger aroma will waft from the kitchen before a plate of freshly-baked gingerbread men appears before you on your Xmas-styled coffee table. A hot mug of cocoa brimming with mini marshmallows is presented to you in your favourite Santa mug. And finally, chestnuts are roasted on an open fire with an overhanging pine-packed garland. The point is, it’s often the small details that make these events even more special. So, with this in mind, EZ Living Furniture has put together this easy-to-follow guide that will help you to turn your home into a winter wonderland using the top 10 must-have decorations for Christmas 2023.
1. Garlands
A garland is one of the top Christmas decorations on this list, mainly because of its multi-functionality. You can use it along the bannister of a staircase, above a mantlepiece, in the centre of a dining table, and even on an entry console table. It’s easy to layer Christmas garlands too if you are looking to add a fuller and more luxurious look. They are available in a variety of colours and with a large selection of attached accessories including pine cones, pearls, berries etc. You can also purchase a plain garland and attach sprays and baubles in your colour of choice. The great thing about this is that it can be personalised regularly to suit a new colour scheme.
2. Wreaths
We couldn’t write this blog without mentioning a wreath. Again, like a garland, it has so many uses. Of course, it's usually seen hanging from a door outside the home because that is its traditional purpose but it can also make for a great coffee table or dining table centrepiece. Simply place your wreath in the centre of the table and fill it with tall figurines or LED candles to add a bit of texture and an element of interest. As seen in our image above, wreaths can also be used to further enhance your fireplace Christmas decor, just be mindful to remove this if you plan on lighting or switching on your fireplace.
3. A Selection Of Baubles
There are many ways to put a creative spin on this Christmas decoration classic. Baubles can turn a plain-looking Christmas tree into a focal point in your space, but they can also be hung from a lighting fixture for an extra bit of sparkle. To create a beautiful and effective centrepiece using baubles all you need is a large glass candle holder or bowl and simply fill it with your favourite hanging decorations. Luckily, baubles are available in all sorts of colours so are sure to fit whatever Christmas colour scheme you choose for 2023.
4. Christmas Figurines
Christmas ornaments and figurines are a great way to add fun to your festivities at home. You can easily transform your decor from classic to cute using one of these. Simply choose a tree ornament for that classic look or a cute character like a penguin or snowman for that fun feeling. Together with your existing decor, you can create the ultimate look.
5. Candle Holders
The beauty of a Christmas candle holder is that it can be placed anywhere in the home. In a hallway, on a mantlepiece, on a kitchen counter, you name the room, it wouldn’t seem out of place in there. This small addition is just enough to add a sprinkling of Christmas spirit to a previously forgotten or lacklustre area.
6. Sprays Or Picks
Sprays or picks are generally used by professionals. It’s rare you would see a great deal of these in a regular person’s home and are almost an afterthought for many, but they are absolutely necessary. If you don’t already have some of these, go out and purchase some right now. Sprays are relatively inexpensive and can add a great deal of sparkle and texture to a plain garland, a centrepiece, or a glass vase. If you have a Christmas tree that has seen better days and has gaps throughout, use picks to fill in these holes and make your tree appear fuller.
7. Icicle Decorations
Icicle glass drop decorations and indeed snowflake ornaments have been designed to be a modern twist on a traditional red and gold Christmas decor. They look beautiful dangling from a Christmas tree but wouldn’t look out of place anywhere around the home. If you are someone who likes to be a little creative around this time of year, consider using some icicles to create a makeshift garland that can be hung from two opposite corners of a room or from a staircase bannister. Alternatively, this would also make a great focal point hanging from the mantlepiece.
8. LED Candles or Light-Up Figurines
It isn’t really Christmas without light-up ornaments. Switching on your figurines when it gets dark adds an element of warmth to a space. The orange glow will set the tone for the evening and encourages you and others to fully relax when surrounded by them. Light-up ornaments that feature festive characters such as a reindeer or polar bear can also add a fun and child-friendly element to the room.
9. Lanterns
Suitable for indoor use and sometimes outdoors, lanterns are the ultimate Christmas decoration. Like an LED decoration, they can add that orange glow to a space and oftentimes can help you to feel warm when their inside LED candle is switched on, almost like the immediate feeling of lighting a fire. Lanterns also look great in multiples and when positioned next to each other in various sizes will add an element of interest to a space.
10. Outdoor Lighting
The mistake that most of us will make when it comes to Christmas is by decorating the inside of our homes to look like a winter wonderland and then completely ignoring our outdoor areas. With so many outdoor lighting options to choose from nowadays, you would be silly not to display a light-up star, reindeer, or snowman on your front lawn or patio. Luckily, EZ Living Furniture has a large selection of outdoor lighting to choose from this year. Watch this space!
By following and investing in only the decorations listed above, you can easily create your own winter wonderland in every room in the home.
If you are still a little unsure about how to start your Christmas decorating, read: Christmas Decorating Tips - Everything You Need To Know.
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